The Lemon Index2009 Ford Expedition.
The 2009 Ford Expedition has too few complaints to score: 9 in its first 3 years. Owners complain most about seats, it has 1 recall, and it gets 16 mpg combined. The best Ford Expedition year is 2014.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 28 owner complaints, owners reported:
Older model year: fewer owners filed complaints back then, so treat the score as rough.
Every Ford Expedition year. 2009 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 18K to 102K miles on the car (20 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 1
- lights 2009
FORD IS RECALLING 1,357 MY 2009 EXPEDITION AND NAVIGATOR VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE BRAKE STOP LAMP S…
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Ford told dealers about
Ford sent dealers 33 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Some 2009-2017 Expedition/Navigator, 2009-2014 F-150/Mustang, 2008-2009 Sable, 2008-2019…
- For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis…
- No start condition with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and a DTC
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front ★★★★★ · side ★★★★★ · rollover ★★★☆☆
Fuel cost and engines
About $4000 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 5.4L 8-cyl.
In owners' words
2009 Ford Expedition- front driver and passenger headrest are completely ineffective and misaligned. Would cause severe injury in an accident and currently cause neck strain on a daily basis.
2009 Ford Expedition owner · NHTSA complaint 10437381
More owner reports
2009 Ford Expedition. Consumer reports problem with dash instrument cluster
NHTSA complaint 10373049
Quick answers
Is the 2009 Ford Expedition reliable?
There isn't enough data to score it: owners filed only 9 complaints in its first 3 years.
What are the most common 2009 Ford Expedition problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are seats (33%), electrical (33%) and lights (11%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2009 Ford Expedition have?
1 safety recall (latest: lights). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2009 Ford Expedition get?
16 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2009 Ford Expedition problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 18,800 and 102,600 miles. The middle report was at 61,000 miles, from 20 complaints.
Does the 2009 Ford Expedition have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2009 Ford Expedition cost in fuel a year?
About $4000 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2009 Ford Expedition have?
5.4L 8-cyl.
What Ford Expedition year is better than the 2009?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2014, 2012 and 2013.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works