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2022 Ford Expedition

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 Expedition.

Transmission Automatic (S10)

The 2022 Expedition, powered by a conventional automatic S10 transmission and requiring a 6.0‑quart supply of 5W‑30 oil, delivers an EPA rating of 17 mpg city, 23 mpg highway and 19 mpg combined, positioning it squarely within the full‑size SUV segment’s efficiency envelope. Its reliability profile shows 106 owner complaints and 12 recalls, a modest figure when viewed against the model’s broader history of 1991‑2027, which ranges from a single complaint in its inaugural year to a peak of 1,007 complaints in 1999. This middle‑ground performance suggests the 2022 iteration benefits from the platform’s long‑term maturation while still reflecting the incremental issues typical of a vehicle with over three decades of evolution.

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30OEM · verified
Lug nut torque150.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy17/23/19 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48 - AGM VRLA battery is required for this vehicle. · 760 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 48 - AGM VRLA battery is required for this vehicle. · 760 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size285/45R22/XL 114HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim9.5 inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S10)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length209.8 in
Overall width79.9 in
Overall height76.4 in
Wheelbase122.4 in
Curb weight5624 lb
Track (front / rear)67.7 / 67.3 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)50/50

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined17 / 23 / 19 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Expedition of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

4.9–6.1 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.90 sec — 2022 Limited Stealth Performance Edition
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2022Limited Stealth Performance Edition 3.5L Twin-Turbo V64.90 sec13.70 sec440 hp4x4
2022Timberline 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.10 sec13.80 sec440 hp4x4
2022Timberline 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.30 sec14.00 sec440 hp4x4
2022Max XLT 3.5L Twin-Turbo V66.10 sec14.60 sec380 hp4x4
2025Max Platinum (Stealth Performance Pack) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V64.90 sec13.50 sec440 hp4WD
2025Platinum (Stealth Performance Pack) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.10 sec13.80 sec440 hp4WD
2025Tremor 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.30 sec14.00 sec440 hp4WD
2025Max Active 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.90 sec14.40 sec400 hp4WD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.0 qt of 5W-30 engine oil, 75W-85 · Synthetic · ATF in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 150.0 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 19.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity13.0 qt
Brake FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear Oil75W-85 · Synthetic · ATF
Differential Gear Oil Capacity8.8" Ring Gear
Engine CoolantMotorcraft Yellow Prediluted
Engine Coolant Capacity15.9 qt
Engine Oil5W-30 · Synthetic

Engine torques

Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug19.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts150.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug11.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain PlugFill: 35.0 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub258 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug Gap0.03" in
Spark Plug Torque11.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant CapacityYN-33-A
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeYN-35
Oil Capacity6.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance760 cca

Service checks

RPM44.0-73.0 rpm

Brakes

Minimum Pad Thickness0.059" in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
137.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°, Step 3: 60°37 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
17.4 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45°7.4 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Studs that were removed9.6 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant at 200,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 200,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect)
Every 12,500 miTie Rod (inspect)
Every 20,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
At 100,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 100,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Drive Belt (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
At 200,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The fourth-generation Expedition saw complaint volumes peak sharply in 2019 at 455, then decline steadily through 2022 to 106, placing the target year well past the worst of the trend. However, 2022 still matches the generation’s high recall count of 12 and records the highest number of TSBs (195) in the entire dataset, indicating that while owner dissatisfaction is falling, the manufacturer was actively issuing a large number of service fixes for known issues. The top complaint areas are led by an unspecified category, followed by power train, structure, and electrical systems, though the data does not specify root causes. With 4 crash complaints and no fire complaints, the safety signals are relatively contained. Overall, the 2022 Expedition represents a mid-generation improvement in complaint frequency but still carries a heavy load of recalls and service bulletins, so a buyer should verify that all applicable recalls and TSBs have been addressed before purchase.

12
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
195
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
106
Owner complaints
4 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 106 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Unknown Or Other13
Power Train10
Structure9
Electrical System7
Fuel System, Gasoline5
Vehicle Speed Control,Forward Collision Avoidance5
Service Brakes4
Visibility4

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 12 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

22V193000Electrical System: Integrated Trailer Brake ControlReported 25/03/2022

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-150, 2022 Maverick, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles. Due to a software error, a towed trailer equipped with an electric… Remedy: Dealers will update the integrated trailer brake control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer…

23V420000Equipment:Other:Owners/Service/Other ManualReported 09/06/2023

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with third-row seating; and 2019-2023 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperCab vehicles. The… Remedy: Ford will mail the Owner's Manual addendums that describe how to adjust and remove the head restraints for the center seating positions, free of charge. Owner notification letters…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 195 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TSB 26-23092026-07-02Power TrainThis bulletin supersedes 26-2241. Reason For Update: update the parts list to correct the…
TSB 26-22972026-06-24Electrical SystemSome of the vehicles listed in the model statement above equipped with SYNC4 may…
ITRM-26.B04 Expedition2026-06-10Electrical System26C10 Recall remedy -Addresses instances where the trailer lights and trailer brakes may…
SSM 549062026-06-08Electrical SystemSome 2022-2023 Expedition vehicles equipped with a 15-inch multi-function display (minor…
SSM 549052026-06-08Electrical SystemSome 2022-2024 Expedition equipped with driver's assistance package (minor feature codes…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2022 Expedition take?

6.0 qt of Motorcraft 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil / XO-5W30-Q1SP, per the factory manual.

Does the 2022 Expedition have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 12 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Expedition get?

EPA figures are 17 city / 23 highway / 19 combined mpg.