2005 Ford Expedition
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than 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.
- Complaints
- 315
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2005
Opened by NHTSA
24% of complaints
Complaints per year
2005: 315 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 4 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 3 |
| 1997 | 853 |
| 1998 | 836 |
| 1999 | 946 |
| 2000 | 890 |
| 2001 | 578 |
| 2002 | 340 |
| 2003 | 615 |
| 2004 | 296 |
| 2005 | 315 |
| 2006 | 299 |
| 2007 | 215 |
| 2008 | 146 |
| 2009 | 28 |
| 2010 | 58 |
| 2011 | 71 |
| 2012 | 118 |
| 2013 | 92 |
| 2014 | 71 |
| 2015 | 164 |
| 2016 | 216 |
| 2017 | 357 |
| 2018 | 376 |
| 2019 | 503 |
| 2020 | 410 |
| 2021 | 236 |
| 2022 | 112 |
| 2023 | 65 |
| 2024 | 77 |
| 2025 | 37 |
| 2026 | 10 |
| 2027 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
24% · 76 reportsMost commonly citing interior/under dash and software.
Show complaint excerpts
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, 2012-03-13
Engine Missing
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-03-12
Also filed under Engine
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, 2017-12-29
Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system
Vehicle speed control
21% · 66 reportsMost commonly citing accelerator pedal.
Engine
18% · 57 reportsEngine and engine cooling
15% · 47 reportsMost commonly citing engine and catalytic convertor.
Power train
14% · 44 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and transfer case (4-wheel drive).
Show complaint excerpts
Dt: the car was sitting and running for more than 10 minutes near a building. The car was in park. The owner was unloading the vehicle, and then walked back into the building.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-08-23
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2005Complaint volume 315 complaints filed for this model year.
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2006-04-03Exterior lighting06E026000 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…
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.
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2006-05-09Exterior lighting06E023000 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…
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.
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2006-08-04Fuel system, gasoline06E056000 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…
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.
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2008-12-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 2009-04-15 Steel wheel fracture
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2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 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…
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.
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Date not on fileExterior lighting06E064000 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2005 Ford Expedition — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 76 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 66 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 57 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06E064000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 06E026000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 06E023000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 06E056000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2005 Ford Expedition reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2005 Ford Expedition is rated "worse than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Ford Expedition?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2005 Ford Expedition have?
- 5 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.