2005 Ford Expedition

● Typical for this model
2005 Ford Expedition
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Expedition Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2005 highlighted. 1991: 1 complaints 1991 1993: 1 complaints 1994: 4 complaints 1995: 1 complaints 1996: 3 complaints 1997: 853 complaints 1997 1998: 836 complaints 1999: 946 complaints 2000: 890 complaints 2001: 577 complaints 2002: 340 complaints 2002 2003: 615 complaints 2004: 296 complaints 2005: 315 complaints 2005 2006: 299 complaints 2007: 215 complaints 2007 2008: 146 complaints 2009: 28 complaints 2010: 58 complaints 2011: 71 complaints 2012: 116 complaints 2012 2013: 90 complaints 2014: 71 complaints 2015: 164 complaints 2016: 210 complaints 2017: 353 complaints 2017 2018: 357 complaints 2019: 455 complaints 2020: 367 complaints 2021: 212 complaints 2022: 104 complaints 2022 2023: 61 complaints 2024: 68 complaints 2025: 26 complaints 2026: 6 complaints 2027: 0 complaints 2027
2005: 315 complaints
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YearComplaints
19911
19931
19944
19951
19963
1997853
1998836
1999946
2000890
2001577
2002340
2003615
2004296
2005315
2006299
2007215
2008146
200928
201058
201171
2012116
201390
201471
2015164
2016210
2017353
2018357
2019455
2020367
2021212
2022104
202361
202468
202526
20266
20270

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 23%

23% of complaints: electrical system — 72 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
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I WAS DRIVING ON FOUR LANE HIGHWAY IN RIGHT LANE AT 40MPH. I NOTICED THE CAR STARTING TO SLOW DOWN AND WHEN I PRESSED THE GAS PEDAL IT DID NOT REACT AND THE CAR CONTINUED TO SLOW DOWN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120313

Engine Missing

NHTSA ODI report, 20240312

CRANK NO START, AFTER REPLACED NEW FUEL PUMP, FILTER AND OTHER PARTS WOULD NOT START AND NOT GETTING FUEL. WAS IN MOTION AND DIED AFTER MAKING A RIGHT TURN AFTER FILLING FUEL TANK.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171229

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 19%

19% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 61 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
ENGINE 18%

18% of complaints: engine — 57 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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Engine Missing

NHTSA ODI report, 20240312

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 12%

12% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 38 distinct reports on file.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 10%

10% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 32 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20060403 — exterior lighting

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER S

Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

Campaign 06E026000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20060509 — exterior lighting

CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM

Remedy: ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZO USA AT 909-468-3688.

Campaign 06E023000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20060804 — fuel system, gasoline

CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN

Remedy: UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.

Campaign 06E056000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20081209 — PE (closed 20090415)

STEEL WHEEL FRACTURE

R 20090511 — exterior lighting

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONF

Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

Campaign 09E012000 — check if this car was fixed

R Date not on file — exterior lighting

CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.

Remedy: TRADESONIC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRADESONIC AT 626-934-8884.

Campaign 06E064000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2005 Ford Expedition — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (72 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (61 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (57 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06E064000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E026000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E023000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E056000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09E012000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2010 ▲ 2023 ▲ 2024

WORST YEARS

■ 1999 ■ 2000 ■ 1997

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FAQ

Is the 2005 Ford Expedition reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2005 Ford Expedition is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Ford Expedition?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2005 Ford Expedition have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.