MYRModel Year Report

2008 Ford Expedition

▲ Better than typical
2008 Ford Expedition
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:46:19.157Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Expedition Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2008 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: 578 complaints 2002: 340 complaints 2002 2003: 615 complaints 2004: 296 complaints 2005: 315 complaints 2006: 299 complaints 2007: 215 complaints 2007 2008: 146 complaints 2008 2009: 28 complaints 2010: 58 complaints 2011: 71 complaints 2012: 118 complaints 2012 2013: 92 complaints 2014: 71 complaints 2015: 164 complaints 2016: 214 complaints 2017: 356 complaints 2017 2018: 373 complaints 2019: 491 complaints 2020: 400 complaints 2021: 231 complaints 2022: 112 complaints 2022 2023: 64 complaints 2024: 72 complaints 2025: 31 complaints 2026: 9 complaints 2027: 0 complaints 2027
2008: 146 complaints
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YearComplaints
19911
19931
19944
19951
19963
1997853
1998836
1999946
2000890
2001578
2002340
2003615
2004296
2005315
2006299
2007215
2008146
200928
201058
201171
2012118
201392
201471
2015164
2016214
2017356
2018373
2019491
2020400
2021231
2022112
202364
202472
202531
20269
20270

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

STRUCTURE 23%

23% of complaints: structure — 34 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body and door.

CRASH INJURY
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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. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20090407

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. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20090407

SERVICE BRAKES 23%

23% of complaints: service brakes — 34 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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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, 20250723

POWER TRAIN 10%

10% of complaints: power train — 14 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and driveline.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20120813

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, 20120419

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 9%

9% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 13 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY DEATH
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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, 20180808

Also filed under UNKNOWN OR OTHER

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, 20120605

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, 19991019

Also filed under VISIBILITY

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 6%

6% of complaints: electrical system — 9 distinct reports on file.

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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, 20250820

Also filed under UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20071120 — air bags

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 ASSE

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.

Campaign 07V541000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20080305 — latches/locks/linkages

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 FRAC

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.

Campaign 08V058000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20080424 — tires

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 REQUIREMENTS

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.

Campaign 08V166000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20081014 — PE (closed 20090409)

TIRE VALVE CRACKING

R Date not on file — service brakes, air

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.

Campaign 07E105000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2008 Ford Expedition — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for structure issues (34 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (34 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (14 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 07E105000 (service brakes, air) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07V541000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 08V058000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 08V166000 (tires) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2025 ▲ 2010 ▲ 2023

WORST YEARS

■ 1999 ■ 2000 ■ 1997

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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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.