MYRModel Year Report

2008 Ford Expedition

▲ Better than typical
2008 Ford Expedition
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:41:04.154Z

This year had at least 30% fewer 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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
146
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2008

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Structure

23% of complaints

Complaints per year

1991: 1 complaint 1991 1993: 1 complaint 1994: 4 complaints 1995: 1 complaint 1996: 3 complaints 1997: 853 complaints 1997 1998: 836 complaints 1999: 946 complaints 2000: 890 complaints 2001: 578 complaints 2002: 340 complaints 2002 2003: 615 complaints 2004: 297 complaints 2005: 315 complaints 2006: 299 complaints 2007: 215 complaints 2008: 146 complaints 2008 146 2009: 28 complaints 2010: 58 complaints 2011: 71 complaints 2012: 118 complaints 2013: 92 complaints 2014: 71 complaints 2015: 164 complaints 2016: 216 complaints 2017: 358 complaints 2017 2018: 381 complaints 2019: 515 complaints 2020: 416 complaints 2021: 241 complaints 2022: 116 complaints 2022 2023: 65 complaints 2024: 79 complaints 2025: 38 complaints 2026: 11 complaints 2027: 0 complaints 2027
1991: 1 complaint 1991 1993: 1 complaint 1994: 4 complaints 1995: 1 complaint 1995 1996: 3 complaints 1997: 853 complaints 1998: 836 complaints 1998 1999: 946 complaints 2000: 890 complaints 2001: 578 complaints 2001 2002: 340 complaints 2003: 615 complaints 2004: 297 complaints 2004 2005: 315 complaints 2006: 299 complaints 2007: 215 complaints 2008: 146 complaints 2008 146 2009: 28 complaints 2010: 58 complaints 2011: 71 complaints 2012: 118 complaints 2013: 92 complaints 2013 2014: 71 complaints 2015: 164 complaints 2016: 216 complaints 2016 2017: 358 complaints 2018: 381 complaints 2019: 515 complaints 2019 2020: 416 complaints 2021: 241 complaints 2022: 116 complaints 2022 2023: 65 complaints 2024: 79 complaints 2025: 38 complaints 2025 2026: 11 complaints 2027: 0 complaints
1991: 1 complaint 1991 1993: 1 complaint 1994: 4 complaints 1994 1995: 1 complaint 1996: 3 complaints 1996 1997: 853 complaints 1998: 836 complaints 1998 1999: 946 complaints 2000: 890 complaints 2000 2001: 578 complaints 2002: 340 complaints 2002 2003: 615 complaints 2004: 297 complaints 2004 2005: 315 complaints 2006: 299 complaints 2006 2007: 215 complaints 2008: 146 complaints 2008 146 2009: 28 complaints 2010: 58 complaints 2010 2011: 71 complaints 2012: 118 complaints 2012 2013: 92 complaints 2014: 71 complaints 2014 2015: 164 complaints 2016: 216 complaints 2016 2017: 358 complaints 2018: 381 complaints 2018 2019: 515 complaints 2020: 416 complaints 2020 2021: 241 complaints 2022: 116 complaints 2022 2023: 65 complaints 2024: 79 complaints 2024 2025: 38 complaints 2026: 11 complaints 2026 2027: 0 complaints

2008: 146 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19911
19931
19944
19951
19963
1997853
1998836
1999946
2000890
2001578
2002340
2003615
2004297
2005315
2006299
2007215
2008146
200928
201058
201171
2012118
201392
201471
2015164
2016216
2017358
2018381
2019515
2020416
2021241
2022116
202365
202479
202538
202611
20270

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Structure

23% · 34 reports

Most commonly citing body and door.

CRASHINJURY
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My wife reached down to pick up a toy our granddaughter had dropped. Wind blew car door closed, and retractable running board retracted catching my wife's arm. She could not free herself. She sustained bruising to her arm.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-04-07

Also filed under Power train

My wife reached down to pick up a toy our granddaughter had dropped. Wind blew car door closed, and retractable running board retracted catching my wife's arm. She could not free herself. She sustained bruising to her arm.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-04-07

Service brakes

23% · 34 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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The brake is so far left, it is unsafe to drive. It is in the position the clutch would in an a Manual transmission and my right foot has trouble moving that far over and its unsafe to use my left as i'm never braked with my left foot.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-07-23

Power train

10% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and driveline.

CRASHINJURY
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This is a used car we were going to buy at a reputable dealer's lot. Salesman assured us it had not been in an accident.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-08-13

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that the vehicle was shut off and parked on an incline when it rolled backward and crashed into another vehicle. The emergency brake was not engaged when the failure occurred.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-19

Vehicle speed control

9% · 13 reports
CRASHFIREINJURYDEATH
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Sudden acceleration, that tore up about five cars in a hospital parking lot and onto on coming traffic.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-08-08

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Ford Expedition. The contact was reversing from a parking space when the accelerator pedal became stuck and caused the contact to crash into a vehicle behind her.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-06-05

Experienced problem with power windows failing to operate whenever vehicle was in direct sunlight ( 90 degree or more) with all windows closed.

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-10-19

Also filed under Visibility

Electrical system

6% · 9 reports
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I purchased this vehicle in March 2023 from a private owner from Craigslist that was listed at 130,000 miles.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-08-20

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    2007-11-20Air bags07V541000 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…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace your driver air bag module free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2007. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. R
    2008-03-05Latches/locks/linkages08V058000 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…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. R
    2008-04-24Tires08V166000 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…

    Remedy: Dealers will reconfigure the TPMS thresholds to the appropriate pressures. The recall began on April 23, 2008. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

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  4. I
    2008-10-14Preliminary evaluationClosed 2009-04-09 Tire valve cracking
  5. R
    Date not on fileService brakes, air07E105000 Certain continental automotive ABS and ESC control modules sold for installation on the vehicles listed above. Some of the hydraulic valves in the ESC module were built with extra check balls.

    Remedy: Each vehicle manufacturer will file a defect report and remedy plan for their vehicles which included these modules as original equipment. Vehicles will be repaired at no cost to the owner.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2008 Ford Expedition — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Structure: 34 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 34 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 14 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 07E105000 · Service brakes, air
  • Recall 07V541000 · Air bags
  • Recall 08V058000 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 08V166000 · Tires
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2008 Ford Expedition reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2008 Ford Expedition is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Ford Expedition?
The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2008 Ford Expedition have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.