2009 Ford Expedition
Only 28 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 28 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 28
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2009
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2009: 28 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 | 297 |
| 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 | 358 |
| 2018 | 381 |
| 2019 | 515 |
| 2020 | 416 |
| 2021 | 241 |
| 2022 | 116 |
| 2023 | 65 |
| 2024 | 79 |
| 2025 | 38 |
| 2026 | 11 |
| 2027 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 28 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Structure
8 of 28 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body and hatchback/liftgate.
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Tamara recall I was recently in an accident where my vehicle was totaled! I was traveling at approximately 67 MPH and hit something at a dead stop. No airbags deployed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-06
Also filed under Engine
I was driving in a school zone when a vehicle ran a yield sign and hit me on the drivers side front. My airbags didn't deploy. The impact pushed me through a fence and into a residential yard.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-09-11
Also filed under Air bags
Visibility
5 of 28 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing sun/moon roof assembly.
Electrical system
5 of 28 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.
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While driving down the road the 2005 Ford Expedition limited vehicle will shut off and check electronic throttle control light will come on , brakes and power steering got out, happens at least twice a month.
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-05-19
Power train
4 of 28 total reports mention: power train.
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The drive shaft is bad. My expedition is shaking very bad at high speeds it shakes the rear view mirror. I took it back to the dealership where I got it from 3 months after I got it because they thought it was the shocks.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-11-06
Service brakes
4 of 28 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2009-07-01Exterior lighting09V232000 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."
Remedy: Dealers will adjust the brake stoplamp switch free of charge. The recall began on July 6, 2009. Owners may contact Ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332 or…
Buy-smart checklist
2009 Ford Expedition — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Structure: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 5 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 09V232000 · Exterior lighting
Other years of this model
See all years ranked →FAQ
- Is the 2009 Ford Expedition reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Ford Expedition?
- The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2009 Ford Expedition have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.