2007 Ford Expedition Reliability
The 2007 Ford Expedition has 215 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about service brakes and tires. Compared with nearby Expedition model years (2005–2009), it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the Expedition's typical year, while the 2005 drew 315 complaints.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
215
NHTSA owner complaints
2
Recall campaigns
8
Complaints citing a crash
5
Complaints citing a fire
2007 Ford Expedition complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2007 model year, filed between 2005 and 2025. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 29 | 13% |
| Tires | 29 | 13% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 27 | 13% |
| Fuel / propulsion system | 23 | 11% |
| Engine | 21 | 10% |
| Electrical system | 18 | 8% |
| Visibility / wipers | 16 | 7% |
| Fuel system | 14 | 7% |
2007 Ford Expedition recalls
2 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2007 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08V058000 | Feb 5, 2008 | Latches, locks & linkages — doors / latch | 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… |
| 08V057000 | Feb 5, 2008 | Fuel system — fuel injection system / fuel rail | 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… |
How the 2007 compares with nearby Expedition years
Verdicts compare these Expedition model years with each other.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 315 | 5 | Electrical system | Avoid |
| 2006 | 299 | 6 | Engine | Avoid |
| 2007 (this page) | 215 | 2 | Service brakes | Solid |
| 2008 | 146 | 4 | Body structure | Better year |
| 2009 | 28 | 1 | Body structure | Better year |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What to check on a used 2007 Ford Expedition
- Brakes: check pedal feel, pulling and grinding, and look at rotor and pad wear; ask when the brake fluid was last changed.
- Tires: check tread depth and date codes, and look for uneven wear that points to alignment problems.
- Transmission: test-drive from cold through every gear, feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder, and ask whether the fluid has been serviced.
- Fuel system: smell for fuel around the car, watch for hesitation or stalling, and check for a lit check-engine light.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 2 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2007 Ford Expedition reliability FAQ
Is the 2007 Ford Expedition reliable?
The 2007 Ford Expedition has 215 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about service brakes and tires. Compared with nearby Expedition model years (2005–2009), it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the Expedition's typical year, while the 2005 drew 315 complaints.
What are the most common 2007 Ford Expedition problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2007 Ford Expedition are service brakes (29), tires (29), powertrain / transmission (27), fuel / propulsion system (23). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2007 Ford Expedition have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2007 Ford Expedition, including 08V058000 (latches, locks & linkages — doors / latch) and 08V057000 (fuel system — fuel injection system / fuel rail). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2007 Ford Expedition compare with the 2006 and 2008 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2006 has 299 complaints and 6 recalls (avoid); the 2008 has 146 complaints and 4 recalls (better year). The 2007 has 215 complaints and 2 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2007 Ford Expedition?
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2007 Expedition, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.