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2007 Ford Expedition Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 215 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Ford Expedition, most often about the fuel system (17% of complaints, typically around 98,000 miles). It is 14th of 27 Expedition model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2007 Ford Expedition problems
Fuel system
37 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 98,000 miles. Parts named most often: delivery.
I was driving home from work and my Ford Expedition started hesitating. I was driving on winding west virginia road at the time. Vehicle stalled out after hesitations. I was able to restart and bring the vehicle back to speed. It hesitated several more times. In town when starting from a stop it stalled out twice…
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Expedition. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed a strong fuel odor coming from the front passenger side. While driving the vehicle, the contact noticed the smell of fuel in the vehicle and the fuel miles per gallon dropped. After further inspection of the engine, the contact…
Wheels and tires
32 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 21,000 miles. Parts named most often: pressure monitoring and regulating systems, valve, space saver wheel, tread/belt.
Tires are defective with cupping causing vibrations tires look swollen and uneven threading. We took the car to check suspension system and they say everything is fine. I know that it is the tires. Which makes the car unsafe. I have children and because of the tires being unsafe I don't want to put my family in danger.
My tire valve failed on my 2007 Ford Expedition. Two days after the dealer did the "visual inspection" on the faulty valve stems that have been know to have problems but have not yet been recalled by Ford. This is the second tire that has failed on this vehicle! Both happened at freeway speeds nearly causing an…
Engine
30 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 91,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
I purchased a 2007 Ford Expedition with a 5.4 triton engine in february 2008 that was still under warranty. The car started here lately to misfire and jump and stall. I purchased spark plugs as I do with all my vehicles. Upon removal of the original plugs they break off in the motor or the head which then cost lots…
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was…
Transmission
27 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 11,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, manual transmission.
When putting the 2007 Ford Expedition el into reverse the transmission would slam into reverse. This has happened on several occasions. When taken to the dealer they couldn't duplicate the concern and then checked for updates. The ECM has the most correct updates.
Engines lugs on take off, we were at the freeway several times and the vehicle would hesitate before moving. This has happened several times over the last 9 months took vehicle in and they could not find a problem. They said the ECM has the most current updates. The vehicle has only been driven a few times since aug.…
Brakes
27 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 57,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
Leaving my neighborhood going 20-25 MPH. Pavement was dry. Slight downhill incline. Put my foot on the brake. Brake started pulsating rapidly. Brake was resisting me pressing it by pushing my foot back up with pulsating action. Truck would not stop. Could have rear ended the car in front of me or went into a 4 lane…
Tl contact owns a 2007 Ford Expedition. While driving 45 MPH she noticed a loud grinding noise coming from the front end of the vehicle, at the same time the brake pedal fell to the floor and supplied the contact with very little braking power. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealership. The contact has…
Electrical
18 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 47,000 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel, 12v/24v/48v battery, instrument panel.
Vehicle started to intermittently and then permanently stop allowing the vehicle to be shifted from park after the vehicle was turned off. Ford's assessment was the that full shifter needed replacement at 70 thousand km (40 thousand miles).
The AC blower would work at times and other times it would not blow any cold air. I took it to the local Ford dealer and was told the original blower motor had defects and a new motor was produced. It also required new wiring and a new blower control cell would be required. Cost over $300.00. With this type of problem…
Visibility and wipers
16 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 53,000 miles. Parts named most often: power window devices and controls, defroster/defogger/hvac system, glass, side/rear, sun/moon roof assembly.
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that on three different occasions, the front driver, rear and passenger front door handles fractured, causing the contact to have to open the window and open the door with the exterior door handle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised him…
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that the automated windows were inoperable. The vehicle was not repaired or diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 54,000.
Speed control
12 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 36,000 miles. Parts named most often: accelerator pedal, cruise control.
Tl contact owns a 2007 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked at his residence, the vehicle caught on fire. A fire report was filed. The vehicle was not moved or repaired. The vehicle was not diagnosed regarding the failure, but the contact heard that it may have been a vehicles speed control…
Tl contact owns a 2007 Ford Expedition. While driving 45 MPH on an incline, the brakes failed and the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 27,000.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2007 Ford Expedition recalls
Fuel system: fuel rail
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Doors and locks: latch
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Tire valve cracking
Summary
On october 14, 2008, odi opened pe08-060 to investigate allegations of cracked and leaking snap-in tire valves in model year (my) 2007 vehicles manufactured by ford motor company.the valves were supplied to ford by topseal auto-parts, a subsidiary of the shanghai baolong automotive corporation in china.valves made by topseal for aftermarket sale were the subject of two recent safety recalls by tech international (08t-018) and dill air controls (08t-028), the latter of which was investigated by odi in pe08-036 and ea08-022.the defect conditions addressed by the aftermarket tire valve recalls both involved inadequate resistance to ozone cracking due to issues with the supply of anti-ozonant ch
Questions about the 2007 Ford Expedition
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Ford Expedition?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: fuel system (37 complaints, typically around 98,000 miles); wheels and tires (32 complaints, typically around 21,000 miles); engine (30 complaints, typically around 91,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2007 Ford Expedition have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from February 5, 2008 (fuel system). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2007 a bad year for the Ford Expedition?
- It is 14th of 27 Expedition model years by number of complaints, with 215 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.