2007 Ford ExpeditionProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 215 owner complaints about the 2007 Ford Expedition, most often about the tires. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

2007 Ford Expedition

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 31, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 Ford Expedition has problems

215 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Tires290
Power train271
Fuel/propulsion system233
Engine211
Electrical system180
Service brakes, hydraulic150
Fuel system, gasoline141
Visibility140
Service brakes122
17 other systems869

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2007 Ford Expedition recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Doors: latch

Recall 08V-058 · Feb 5, 2008 · 123,632 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A SIDE IMPACT CRASH, THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE MAY CAUSE THE DOOR LATCH TO OPEN INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A VEHICLE OCCUPANT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.

Mileage at failure

When do tires problems start?

21kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 26 tires complaints. 92% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
19under 30k miles24under 100k miles2100k miles or more
Best & worst years

2007 vs. every other Expedition year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Expedition median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2007 Ford Expedition safety ratings

2007 Ford Expedition 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

2007 Ford Expedition frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crashNot rated
  • Rollover: 4 stars (19.8% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2007 Ford Expedition, and the recalls they led to.

  1. TIRE VALVE CRACKINGPE08060 · closed Apr 9, 2009
    No recall
In owners' words

What Expedition owners report

Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE TIRE BEGAN MAKING A SQUISHING NOISE AS IT ROTATED. OVER TIME IT BECAME WORSE. THEN ONE MORNING WE FOUND IT FLAT. WE TOOK IT OFF TO PUT THE SPARE TIRE ON. AT THAT TIME WE OBSERVED 9 SEPARATIONS OF THE SIDEWALL OF THE TIRE, ONE WITH CORD SHOWING THROUGH IT. DURING ITS LIFE, THE TIRE WAS ROTATED…
Complaint 10923808 · Nov 2, 2016 · 88,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD EXPEDITION EQUIPPED WITH MICHELIN LATITUDE TOUR, SIZE: P265/60/R18 (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL FOUR TIRES DISPLAYED PERFORATIONS IN THE SIDEWALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THERE WERE PERFORATIONS ON THE SIDEWALL…
Complaint 10758470 · Aug 21, 2015 · 100,000 miles
CLAMP HOLDING THE PRESSURE SENSOR BROKE IN PIECES RANGING FROM 3 TO 8 INCHES. THIS METAL ALONG WITH THE PRESSURE SENSOR RATTLED AROUND LOOSE IN THE TIRE CAUSING EXCESSIVE VIBRATION AT SPEEDS OVER 40 MPH. THIS HAPPENED ON BOTH FRONT TIRES. CAR HAD APPROX 49,000 MILES WHEN PROBLEM WAS FOUND. PIECES…
Complaint 10350154 · Aug 17, 2010 · 49,000 miles

Own a 2007 Expedition?

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