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2008 Ford ExpeditionProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 146 owner complaints about the 2008 Ford Expedition, most often about the structure. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

2008 Ford Expedition
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CarFlaw IndexSolid year44% below the Expedition median · #21 of 28 years by complaints
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints14636 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage73kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 10, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2008 Ford Expedition has problems

146 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
Structure345
Service brakes194
Power train146
Service brakes, hydraulic133
Vehicle speed control137
Electrical system90
Fuel/propulsion system70
Electronic stability control (ESC)70
Visibility71
18 other systems468

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

3 recalls

2008 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

Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems

Recall 08V-166 · Apr 11, 2008 · 158 vehicles

Risk. THE TPMS INDICATOR LIGHT WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN A TIRE PRESSURE IS IS 25% BELOW THE 40 PSI VALUE STATED ON THE TIRE PLACARD LABEL OCCURS.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–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 →

–no report yet

Driver side: inflator module

Recall 07V-541 · Nov 21, 2007 · 45 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION MAY PREVENT THE DRIVER AIR BAG FROM PROPERLY DEPLOYING AND REDUCE OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

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 structure problems start?

73kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 24 structure complaints. 92% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
3under 30k miles22under 100k miles2100k miles or more
Best & worst years

2008 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

'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2008 Ford Expedition safety ratings

2008 Ford Expedition Extended 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • 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 2008 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 structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S ROCKER PANEL WAS RUSTED FROM THE INSIDE OUT. THE CONTACT CALLED FREEHOLD FORD (LOCATED AT 3572 US HIGHWAY 9, FREEHOLD, NJ 07728, [PHONE]) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE ROCKER PANEL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD…
Complaint 11278417 · Nov 6, 2019 · 150,000 miles
PAINT IS CHIPING FROM THE HOOD AND FROM THE TRUNK DOOR. THE OTHER PROBLEM IS THAT IT VIBRATES AT HIGH SPEEDS. IT DRIVES VERY SMOOTH, BUT ONCE I HIT ABOVE 70MPH ON THE HIGHWAY IT STARTS TO FEEL SHAKY. I CAN FEEL THE VIBRATION ON THE STEERING WHEEL.
Complaint 11258177 · Sep 25, 2019 · 96,000 miles
PAINT PEELING - EXPERIENCING EXCESSIVE PAINT PEELING ON THE HOOD AND REAR LIFT GATE. THE PAINT FIRST STARTED BUBBLING AND NOW IS PEELING.
Complaint 11186362 · Mar 13, 2019

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