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2008 Ford Expedition Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Structure:body — runs 3.8× the fleet median for that category across the 1176 model-years tracked on this site.
146Complaints
4Recalls
24Crashes
2Fires
20Injured
2Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Structure:body (17.8% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.

Structure:body complaints here are 3.8× the median for that category across the 1176 model-years tracked on this site.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Structure:body26 · 17.8%not available
Service Brakes19 · 13%RecalledRecall 07E105000
Vehicle Speed Control13 · 8.9%not available
Service Brakes, Hydraulic10 · 6.8%RecalledRecall 07E105000
Power Train9 · 6.2%not available
Electrical System9 · 6.2%not available

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

STRUCTURE:BODY26 · 17.8%
SERVICE BRAKES19 · 13%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL13 · 8.9%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC10 · 6.8%
POWER TRAIN9 · 6.2%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM9 · 6.2%
Unspecified / other9 · 6.2%
STRUCTURE7 · 4.8%
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)7 · 4.8%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM7 · 4.8%

Percentages are the share of the 146 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 4 campaigns

Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems

NHTSA campaign 08V166000 · 2008 · reported 04/11/2008

THE TPMS INDICATOR LIGHT WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN A TIRE PRESSURE IS IS 25% BELOW THE 40 PSI VALUE STATED ON THE TIRE PLACARD LABEL OCCURS. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch

NHTSA campaign 08V058000 · 2008 · reported 02/05/2008

IN THE EVENT OF A SIDE IMPACT CRASH, THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE MAY CAUSE THE DOOR LATCH TO OPEN INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A VEHICLE OCCUPANT. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Service Brakes, Air:antilock:control Unit/module

NHTSA campaign 07E105000 · 2007 · reported 12/13/2007

THE EXTRA CHECK BALLS CAN RESTRICT THE FLOW OF BRAKE FLUID THROUGH THE VALVE AND CAUSE REDUCTION OF BRAKE FORCE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module

NHTSA campaign 07V541000 · 2007 · reported 11/21/2007

THIS CONDITION MAY PREVENT THE DRIVER AIR BAG FROM PROPERLY DEPLOYING AND REDUCE OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S ROCKER PANEL WAS RUSTED FROM THE INSIDE OUT. THE CONTACT CALLED FREEHOLD…”NHTSA complaint 11278417 — filed 11/06/2019 · STRUCTURE:BODY
“PAINT IS CHIPING FROM THE HOOD AND FROM THE TRUNK DOOR. THE OTHER PROBLEM IS THAT IT VIBRATES AT HIGH SPEEDS. IT DRIVES VERY SMOOTH…”NHTSA complaint 11258177 — filed 09/25/2019 · STRUCTURE:BODY
“PAINT PEELING - EXPERIENCING EXCESSIVE PAINT PEELING ON THE HOOD AND REAR LIFT GATE. THE PAINT FIRST STARTED BUBBLING AND NOW IS PEELING.”NHTSA complaint 11186362 — filed 03/13/2019 · STRUCTURE:BODY

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Ford Expedition?

Structure:body issues are the most-reported category, cited in 26 of 146 NHTSA complaints (17.8%), followed by service brakes (19), vehicle speed control (13), service brakes, hydraulic (10). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2008 Ford Expedition have?

146 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 24 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 20 reported injuries. 2 deaths were reported.

Does the 2008 Ford Expedition have any recalls?

Yes — 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 08V166000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2008 Ford Expedition's reported problems?

Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.