Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Ford Expedition
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 Ford Expedition has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 28 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09V232000 BRAKE STOP LAMP SWITCH ADJUSTMENT NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Structure 7 complaints
- Electrical System 5 complaints
- Power Train 4 complaints
- Visibility 4 complaints
- Seats 3 complaints
- Service Brakes 3 complaints
Of the 28 complaints on file, 2 report a crash; across all 28 complaints, owners report 2 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 Ford Expedition has an average reliability rating with few recalls and common complaints mainly involving the structure and electrical system. Though notable for structural issues, the technical simplicity and widespread part availability moderate repair costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| structure | 50,000–150,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | very common |
| electrical system | 80,000–140,000 miles | $200–$800 | common |
| power train | 100,000–150,000 miles | $1,200–$3,000 | occasional |
| visibility | 80,000–120,000 miles | $250–$600 | occasional |
| service brakes | 60,000–120,000 miles | $300–$700 | 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 and filter change
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid and filter service
- Tire rotation and balance
- Coolant replacement
- Cabin air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Electrical glitches or malfunctions
- Unusual squeaks from structure
- Delayed brake illumination
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Ford Expedition at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.