The 2009 Ford Expedition has 1 safety recall and 28 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is structure (8 complaints).
Recalls1safety recalls
Complaints28filed by owners
Crashes · fires2 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths2 · 1reported in complaints
2009 Ford Expedition in an NHTSA crash test
Safety recalls
Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch
NHTSA recall 09V232000 · Jun 24, 2009 · 1,357 vehicles
Problem: FORD IS RECALLING 1,357 MY 2009 EXPEDITION AND NAVIGATOR VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE BRAKE STOP LAMP SWITCH MAY BE IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED. THIS MAY RESULT IN A DELAY IN BRAKE STOPLAMP ILLUMINATION WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. IN SITUATIONS OF VERY MILD BRAKE APPLICATION, THE BRAKE STOPLAMPS MAY NOT ILLUMINATE.
Risk: DELAY OR LOSS OF BRAKE STOPLAMP FUNCTION MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL ADJUST THE BRAKE STOPLAMP SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 6, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332 OR WWW.OWNERCONNECTION.COM.
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
NHTSA side barrier crash test
2009 Ford Expedition Extended 4-DR. w/SAB
Overall
Not Rated
Frontal crash
Not Rated
Side crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rollover risk
19.8%
2009 Ford Expedition 4-DR. w/SAB
Overall
Not Rated
Frontal crash
Not Rated
Side crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rollover risk
19.8%
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 FFV FFV
16mpg combined
City / highway
14 / 20 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
5.4 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,200/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 area
Complaints
Crashes
Fires
Injuries
Typical mileage*
Structure Body; Body › Hatchback/liftgate
8
2
0
2
67,500 mi
Electrical system Instrument cluster/panel
5
0
0
0
62,750 mi
Visibility Sun/moon roof assembly
5
0
0
0
62,500 mi
Power train
4
0
0
0
65,500 mi
Seats Front assembly › Head restraint
3
0
0
0
—
Service brakes
3
0
0
0
65,500 mi
Unknown or other
3
1
0
1
—
Fuel/propulsion system
2
0
0
0
—
Engine
2
1
0
1
—
Exterior lighting
1
0
0
0
—
Service brakes, hydraulic
1
0
0
0
—
Air bags
1
1
0
1
—
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
Mar 13, 2025Power train The drive shaft is bad. My expedition is shaking very bad at high speeds it shakes the rear view mirror. I took it back to the dealership where I got it from 3 months after I got it because they thought it was the shocks. They replaced both rear shocks. Contol arms, body mounts. Got all brand new tires which have been balanced and rotated and the vehicle is still shaking at 60 + mpr. A while back in kept hearing a bird chirping noise but later found it that's due to drive shaft. Also of clunking going on under truck.
Oct 31, 2021Engine I THINK TOO MUCH EXHAUST GAS COMES INSIDE
Jun 2, 2020 · 258,000 milesService brakes THE ABS LIGHT STAYS ON AND THE VEHICLE WOBBLES WHEN STOPPING. THE BRAKES LOOK FINE AND THE ROTORS APPEAR TO BE GOOD. *TR
May 28, 2019Steering MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN JERRY'S FORD IN ALEXANDRIA, VA FOR OVER 2 WEEKS THIS TIME. OVER A MONTH ALL TOGETHER OVER THE LAST 3 MONTHS. I CAN'T GET THEM TO GIVE ME A SIMILAR VEHICLE AS LOANER OR TELL ME WHEN MY CAR WILL BE FIXED. I CAN'T GET A MANAGER FROM FORD TO CALL ME BACK.
Apr 24, 2019 · 20 milesPower train WHILE IAM DRIVING MY 2009 EXPEDITION ON A HIGHWAY ITS GOING TO A LIMP MODE MEANS VECHLE AUTOMATICITY LOSE POWER AND GO DOWN TO 20 MILES PER HOUR. 18 WHEELER ALMOST REAR END ME OTHER DAY . THIS A SAFETY HAZARD FOR ME OTHER DRIVERS ON THE ROAD. CALLED TOWN EAST FORD IN MESQUITE AND TALKED TO CHAT IN SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND HE SAID THERE IS NO RECALL. I FEEL LIKE THIS KNOWN ISSUE SHOULD BE ON A RECALL.
Sep 20, 2018 · 118,000 milesFuel/propulsion system REAR AND FRONT DIFFERENTIAL LEAKS CAUSED EXPENSIVE FIXES. FUEL ISSUE IS THAT THE SENSOR DOESN'T WORK CORRECTLY IN VERY COLD WEATHER AND CONSTANTLY SHOWS ZERO MILES TO EMPTY ON INFORMATION PANEL. CAUSED US TO FUN OUT OF FUEL ON A FEW OCCASIONS. ON THE FUEL THIS HAPPENS IN MOTION, THE DIFFERENTIAL WAS CAUGHT ON A TUNE UP AND FIXED AT THAT TIME.
Jun 10, 2018 · 169,000 milesSuspension LOWER RETAINING BOLT BETWEEN STRUT AND WHEEL HUB HAS FAILED CAUSING HEAD OF BOLT TO SHEAR OFF (SEE PHOTOS) ON FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY. BOLT HEAD WAS FOUND LYING IN DRIVEWAY AND SHEARED BOLT WAS FOUND ON INSPECTION OF VEHICLE. VEHICLE MAY HAVE BEEN IN MOTION AT LOW SPEED OR STATIONARY AT TIME OF FAILURE. APPEARS TO BE MATERIAL FAILURE OF THE BOLT IN WHICH A CRACKED FORMED AND PROPAGATED ACROSS THE BOLT UNTIL THE IT COULD NO LONGER WITHSTAND SHEAR FORCES. AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE 3 OTHER RETAINING BOLTS ON THIS VEHICLE AT THE OTHER WHEELS.
Oct 17, 2017 · 110,000 miles · crash · 1 injuryStructure › Body TAMARA RECALL I WAS RECENTLY IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE MY VEHICLE WAS TOTALED! I WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 67 MPH AND HIT SOMETHING AT A DEAD STOP. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED.
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.
