Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Ford Expedition
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Ford Expedition has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 215 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #08V058000 SIDE DOOR INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V057000 FUEL RAIL NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Tires 29 complaints
- Power Train 27 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 23 complaints
- Engine 21 complaints
- Electrical System 18 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 15 complaints
Of the 215 complaints on file, 8 report a crash and 5 a fire; across all 215 complaints, owners report 5 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Ford Expedition has several common issues, notably with the door latches and fuel system, leading to safety concerns. Complaints about brakes, powertrain, and engine further impact reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| door latch | 40,000–60,000 miles | $150–$250 | very common |
| fuel rail | 50,000–70,000 miles | $300–$500 | common |
| tires | 30,000–50,000 miles | $400–$800 | common |
| brakes | 40,000–60,000 miles | $250–$400 | common |
| transmission | 60,000–90,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil change every 5,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 30,000 miles
- Brake inspection every 10,000 miles
- Coolant system flush every 60,000 miles
- Replace air filter annually
- Replace spark plugs every 100,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Fuel odor indicating leak
- Door handle not returning
- Unusual tire wear
- Transmission slipping or noise
- Brake pedal feeling soft
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Ford Expedition at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.