Verdict · NHTSA data
Worth extra scrutiny
The 2007 Ford Expedition sits mid-pack among Expedition years: 267 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 204, with 2 recalls and one closed investigation.
No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across fuel system (38), electrical system (36), and tires & wheels (33), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.
267
NHTSA complaints
2
Recalls
1
Investigations
9
Crash-involved
6
Fires reported
6
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System | 38 | 14% | ▲ up |
| Electrical System | 36 | 13% | — flat |
| Tires & Wheels | 33 | 12% | ▲ up |
| Engine | 30 | 11% | ▼ down |
| Brakes | 30 | 11% | ▲ up |
| Transmission | 27 | 10% | — flat |
| Visibility & Wipers | 16 | 6% | ▲ up |
| Speed Control | 12 | 4% | ▼ down |
| Other | 9 | 3% | ▼ down |
| Body & Structure | 9 | 3% | ▼ down |
| Airbags | 5 | 2% | ▼ down |
| Steering | 5 | 2% | ▼ down |
| Suspension | 4 | 1% | ▲ up |
| Seats | 4 | 1% | ▲ up |
| Lighting | 3 | 1% | — flat |
| Latches & Locks | 3 | 1% | ▲ up |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1% | ▼ down |
| Climate Control (A/C & Heat) | 1 | 0% | ▼ down |
2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
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.
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 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.
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.
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ABLE TO START. THE FAILURE OCCURRED CONSTANTLY. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED THAT WIRES CONNECTED TO FUEL PUMP HAD MELTED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE…”
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATED, CAUSING THE BRAKES TO MALFUNCTION. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD SHUTTER ABNORMALLY, CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO SURGE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE…”
“ON AUGUST 2, 2008 WE HAD RAPID AIR LOSS IN OUR LEFT REAR TIRE. I GOT IT TO A TIRE PLACE AND THE VALVE WAS BROKEN. THEY SAID THEY NEVER SEEN A VALVE BREAK ON A NEW VEHICLE. A 2007 FORD EXPEDITION. I WAS LUCKY FOR THE AIR PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM. I WAS ON THE FREEWAY. AFTER SEEING ALL THE TALK ABOUT…”
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD EXPEDITION. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED INTO REVERSE, THE BRAKES AND THE STEERING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP AND CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE CONTACT TURNED OFF THE…”
“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DECELERATING AT 5 MPH, THE ENGINE REVVED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED.…”
It is close to typical for the Expedition: 267 NHTSA complaints, 2 recalls, and 1 investigation on file.
According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are fuel system (38 complaints), electrical system (36 complaints), tires & wheels (33 complaints).
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2007 Ford Expedition. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.
NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.
Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Expedition years to avoid are 1999, 2000, 1997, 1998, 2003, 2001, 2019, 2017, 2020, 2018, 2005, 2002, 2006, 2004, 2021. The cleanest record among Expedition years belongs to 2027.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.