The Lemon IndexAll cars · Ford Expedition · 2007
2007 Ford Expedition. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 1
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.4L 8-cyl | Auto 6-spd | RWD | 12 / 18 / 15 | Regular | $4,150 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 18,800 and 98,900 miles. Median 61,000, from 186 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 21,000 | 17,600–31,000 | 26 |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 11,400 | 5,000–80,000 | 23 |
| Fuel or ev drive system | 105,500 | 85,400–122,800 | 20 |
| Engine | 122,700 | 90,000–130,300 | 17 |
| Electrical | 47,000 | 30,000–98,400 | 14 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Tires | 29% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 19% |
| Brakes | 13% |
| Visibility | 9% |
| Electrical | 8% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 215 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 2
08V058000 Feb 2008 Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch
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.
Risk. 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.
08V057000 Feb 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline / Fuel Injection System / Fuel Rail
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.
Risk. 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.
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | Tire valve cracking | 2008 | 2009 |
Manufacturer communications 33
Ford filed 33 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Harsh 1-2 and/or 2-1 shifts, tip-in hesitation or surge, and/or long engagement time
- Oil separation from the internal lube found in the unitized cartridge seal
- 6r75 transmission 2 - 3 and / or 4 - 5 shift flare, possible wrench lamp illuminated with dtc…
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | No | No |
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Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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