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2007 Ford Expedition recalls & problems

The 2007 Ford Expedition has 2 safety recalls and 215 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is tires (30 complaints).

Recalls2safety recalls
Complaints215filed by owners
Crashes · fires8 · 5reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths5 · 0reported in complaints
2007 Ford Expedition in an NHTSA crash test
NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

Fuel system, gasolineFeb 5, 2008

Fuel injection system › Fuel rail

Recall 08V05700057,199 vehicles

Problem
FORD IS RECALLING 57,199 MY 2006-2007 E-150, E-250, E-350, AND MY 2007 EXPEDITION AND LINCOLN NAVIGATOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L ENGINES. THE FUEL RAIL CROSS-OVER HOSE MAY CONTAIN WEAK AREAS. AS A RESULT, THE HOSE MAY CRACK, WHICH COULD CAUSE A FUEL ODOR AND/OR FUEL LEAK.
Risk
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RAIL ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 3, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Latches/locks/linkagesFeb 5, 2008

Doors › Latch

Recall 08V058000123,632 vehicles

Problem
FORD IS RECALLING 123,632 MY 2007-2008 EXPEDITION AND LINCOLN NAVIGATOR VEHICLES. THE DOOR HANDLE HOUSING EMBOSSMENT RETAINING THE BOTTOM OF THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE SPRING ON ALL SIDE DOORS MAY FRACTURE DURING NORMAL CUSTOMER USAGE. THIS CAN RESULT IN INSUFFICIENT SPRING FORCE TO RETURN THE HANDLE TO THE FULLY CLOSED POSITION. THE HANDLE MAY BE LOOSE CAUSING A RATTLE OR NOISE AND THE HANDLE MAY NOT RETURN TO THE FULLY CLOSED POSITION. THIS CONDITION MAY ALSO PROVIDE A DELAYED RESISTANCE WHEN ACTUATING THE HANDLE PRIOR TO OPENING THE DOOR.
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.
Fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INTERIOR HANDLE SPRING ON ALL SIDE DOORS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 5, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2007 Ford Expedition 4-DR. w/SAB

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk19.8%

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Expedition 2WD

15mpg combined
City / highway12 / 18 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

5.4 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,450/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
TiresPressure monitoring and regulating systems; Valve3000021,000 mi
Power trainAutomatic transmission; Automatic transmission › Park/neutral start interlock switch2710011,420 mi
Fuel/propulsion system23121105,500 mi
Engine21001122,700 mi
Electrical systemInstrument cluster/panel; 12v/24v/48v battery1800047,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulicAntilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1500032,000 mi
Fuel system, gasolineDelivery › Fuel pump1501085,000 mi
VisibilityPower window devices and controls; Defroster/defogger/hvac system1400051,000 mi
Vehicle speed controlAccelerator pedal; Cruise control1212136,000 mi
Service brakes12200108,500 mi
Electronic stability control (esc)1000061,000 mi
Engine and engine coolingEngine911045,000 mi

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations