2007 FORD EXPEDITION — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
267
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
9
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2007 FORD EXPEDITION
The 2007 FORD EXPEDITION has received a total of 267 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL. 9 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuelpropulsion System (23 complaints), Tires (23 complaints), and Engine (21 complaints).
Recalls for the 2007 FORD EXPEDITION
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2007 FORD EXPEDITION, potentially affecting up to 180,831 vehicles.
Recall 08V058000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
| 123,632 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 08V057000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
| 57,199 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RAIL ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 3, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2007 FORD EXPEDITION
267 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 FORD EXPEDITION. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2007 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to an independent mechanic for servicing, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 17,000, and at the time the mechanic was servicing the vehicle, it was discovered that the mileage was 224,000.
Symptom was low brake pedal or “soft brakes” due to the brake booster pushrod not being turned out to appropriate length requiring to adjust the brake booster pushrod length. In order to correct mechanic has to remove the master brake cylinder and turn out the pushrod 1/2 or 1/4 turn.
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled in the middle of the roadway. The contact was able to place the vehicle in park(P) and the contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle had been repaired; however, the fuel pump failed a few years later. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 204,000.
My front passenger door has to be pushed heavily to open UNKNOWN REASON WHY
MY EXPODITION HAS A BAD GAS SMELL AND SKIPS A LITTLE PLEASE HELP ME
Safety Rating for the 2007 FORD EXPEDITION
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 FORD EXPEDITION in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 FORD EXPEDITION
Ford Motor Company has issued 9 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2007 FORD EXPEDITION. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TSB-10-18-1 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FORD: SOME EXPEDITION, F-150, AND NAVIGATOR MODELS MAY EXPERIENCE A DELAYED FORWARD OR REVERSE TRANSMISSION ENGAGEMENT. USUALLY HAPPENS ON COLD START IN COLD CLIMATES. *RM
07256 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
ABS LIGHT ON--VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 2/15/2007. *NJ
SI-20002 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FORD: VARIOUS TRANSMISSION SHIFT QUALITY SYMPTOMS- 6R75 TRANSMISSION- TEMPORARY DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR. WHEN COMPARED TO OTHER TRANSMISSIONS, SOME OF THE SHIFT CHARACTERISTICS ARE DIFFERENT THAN PREVIOUS MODELS DUE TO THE 100% SYNCHRONOUS DESIGN OF THE 6R75. *PE
SI-20002 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
FORD: VARIOUS TRANSMISSION SHIFT QUALITY SYMPTOMS- 6R75 TRANSMISSION- TEMPORARY DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR. WHEN COMPARED TO OTHER TRANSMISSIONS, SOME OF THE SHIFT CHARACTERISTICS ARE DIFFERENT THAN PREVIOUS MODELS DUE TO THE 100% SYNCHRONOUS DESIGN OF THE 6R75. *PE
SI-20008 — VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
FORD: WATER LEAKS, WIND NOISE AND/OR NOISE ON OPENING/CLOSING THE MOON ROOF/ROOF OPENING PANEL. THE 2004-07 WSM MANUAL PROVIDES TWO SEPARATE PROCEDURES FOR MOON ROOF HEIGHT A HORIZONTAL ADJUSTMENTS. HEIGHT AND HORIZONTAL PROCEDURES NEED TO DONE TOGETHER. MANUAL PROCEDURES IS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING UPDATED. *PE
SI-20010 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FORD: SOME MULTIPLES VEHICLES REPLACEMENTS MAY REQUIRE REVISED AS BUILT DATA. THE NEW LEVEL SJB SERVICE PART INTRODUCED BETWEEN 10/07 AND 02/08 WILL REQUIRE ENTRY OF AS BUILT DATA. *PE
19843 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
2007 EXPEDITION - PCM RUNNING CHANGE *NJ
0755 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
6R75 TRANSMISSION 2 - 3 AND / OR 4 - 5 SHIFT FLARE, POSSIBLE WRENCH LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DTC P0782 AND / OR P0784. *KB
07811 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
HARSH 1-2 AND/OR 2-1 SHIFTS, TIP-IN HESITATION OR SURGE, AND/OR LONG ENGAGEMENT TIME. *KB
NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 FORD EXPEDITION
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD EXPEDITION
- 2002 FORD EXPEDITION — 415 complaints
- 2003 FORD EXPEDITION — 799 complaints
- 2004 FORD EXPEDITION — 379 complaints
- 2005 FORD EXPEDITION — 452 complaints
- 2006 FORD EXPEDITION — 395 complaints
- 2007 FORD EXPEDITION (current)
- 2008 FORD EXPEDITION — 179 complaints
- 2009 FORD EXPEDITION — 42 complaints
- 2010 FORD EXPEDITION — 73 complaints
- 2011 FORD EXPEDITION — 90 complaints
- 2012 FORD EXPEDITION — 160 complaints
Other FORD Models
- FORD F-150 — 45,660 total complaints
- FORD EXPLORER — 42,140 total complaints
- FORD ESCAPE — 34,654 total complaints
- FORD FOCUS — 29,539 total complaints
- FORD FUSION — 28,243 total complaints
- FORD TAURUS — 23,867 total complaints
- FORD WINDSTAR — 19,456 total complaints
- FORD EDGE — 17,247 total complaints