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2009 Ford Expedition Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 28 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Ford Expedition, most often about the body and structure (25% of complaints, typically around 65,000 miles). It is 26th of 27 Expedition model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2009 Ford Expedition problems
Body and structure
7 complaints · 25%Half of these problems showed up before 65,000 miles. Parts named most often: body.
Back lift gate window exploded after shutting the drivers side door. Vehicle was in garage with the garage door open. This is the second time this has happened in two months time.
I was driving in a school zone when a vehicle ran a yield sign and hit me on the drivers side front. My airbags didn't deploy. The impact pushed me through a fence and into a residential yard. I hit my head on the window and the handle that was molded into the drivers side windshield. The left side of my body took the…
Electrical
5 complaints · 18%Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel.
While driving down the road the 2005 Ford Expedition limited vehicle will shut off and check electronic throttle control light will come on , brakes and power steering got out, happens at least twice a month. I have heard of numerous complaints of this from other owners.
2009 Ford Expedition fog lights - both fog light lens crack after driving on a paved highway in sub zero freezing weather. Both have identical failure mode and Ford refuses to cover under warranty. The materials, design, and engineering is sub-standard and does not meet dot specifications.
Visibility and wipers
4 complaints · 14%Parts named most often: sun/moon roof assembly.
On january 9, 2010 at approximately 2:00pm, while driving down a street near our home, the third row rear passenger side window just exploded and crumbled on our 2009 Ford Expedition. Nothing impacted the window from inside or out. We have only had this new vehicle for 4 months. We can only ascertain that the glass…
Back lift gate window exploded after shutting the drivers side door. Vehicle was in garage with the garage door open. This is the second time this has happened in two months time.
Brakes
4 complaints · 14%The contact owns a 2009 Ford Expedition xlt. The contact stated that vehicle was a police vehicle and when driving at high rates of speeds with the brake pedal depressed it would act as it was locked. In order to release it he would had to apply extreme pressure to the pedal. The vehicle was taken to an independent…
The hydralic controller went out after getting the brakes repaired by the dealer. Their was no warning that the pump had gone out. This allowed the brakes to fail making the car a hazard on the road. I was informed by the Ford service technician there was not a warning light of failure, way to check it, and the part…
Transmission
4 complaints · 14%The brake sensor has malfunctioned and I am not able to take the vehicle out of park. If I depressed the brake pedal multiple times, it will finally sense the brakes and let me drive. Also, sometimes during driving the brake lights will not illuminate when pressed. Ford has issued a recall for this problem based on…
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…
Seats
3 complaints · 11%Parts named most often: front assembly.
The contact owns a 2009 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when he noticed that he was unable to adjust the front driver side seat to slide backward. The contact expressed concerns of being seated too close to the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the…
Other or unspecified
3 complaints · 11%I was driving in a school zone when a vehicle ran a yield sign and hit me on the drivers side front. My airbags didn't deploy. The impact pushed me through a fence and into a residential yard. I hit my head on the window and the handle that was molded into the drivers side windshield. The left side of my body took the…
Air conditioner auto climate control.front blower periodically stops blowing.may not turn on when vehicle started or stop while vehicle has been running, nothing specific to recreate issue.rear blower works fine.been diagnosed 3-4 times with two different Ford repair facilities and not able to identify issue…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2009 Ford Expedition recalls
Lights: switch
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.
Full defect summary
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.
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.
Questions about the 2009 Ford Expedition
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Ford Expedition?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: body and structure (7 complaints, typically around 65,000 miles); electrical (5 complaints); visibility and wipers (4 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2009 Ford Expedition have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from June 24, 2009 (lights). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2009 a bad year for the Ford Expedition?
- It is 26th of 27 Expedition model years by number of complaints, with 28 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.