Model year
2008 Ford Expedition
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 146 complaints for the 2008 Ford Expedition (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are STRUCTURE:BODY (26), SERVICE BRAKES (19), VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (13). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 14 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $4,800, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 890 complaints
- 2001 578 complaints
- 2002 340 complaints
- 2003 615 complaints
- 2004 297 complaints
- 2005 315 complaints
- 2006 299 complaints
- 2007 215 complaints
- 2008 146 complaints
- 2009 28 complaints
- 2010 58 complaints
- 2011 71 complaints
- 2012 118 complaints
- 2013 92 complaints
- 2014 72 complaints
- 2015 164 complaints
- 2016 217 complaints
- 2017 357 complaints
- 2018 382 complaints
- 2019 518 complaints
- 2020 425 complaints
- 2021 238 complaints
- 2022 116 complaints
- 2023 65 complaints
- 2024 78 complaints
- 2025 38 complaints
- 2026 10 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
08V166000 · Apr 11, 2008
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
FORD IS RECALLING 158 MY 2008 EXPEDITION AND LINCOLN NAVIGATOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) AND THE LIMO BUILDERS PACKAGE FOR FAILING TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 138, Z"TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING…
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 INSUFFICIENT SPRING FORCE…
07V541000 · Nov 21, 2007
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIED IN FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY ASSEMBLED.
Complaints
146 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 24, fire flag on 2, injury field 20, deaths field 2. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE08060 | TIRE VALVE CRACKING · TIRES:VALVE | Oct 14, 2008 | Apr 9, 2009 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expedition 2WD · 5.4L · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 12 | 18 | 14 | — | — | $4,800 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2008 Ford Expedition at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.