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The 2007 Ford Expedition has 215 NHTSA owner complaints and 2 active recall campaigns on file. Here's the breakdown — what's serious, what's noise, and what a working mechanic would actually do about it.
The 2007 Ford Expedition has 215 NHTSA owner complaints and 2 recalls on file (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). The most-reported system is tires at 29 complaints, typically surfacing around 33,508 miles (~$150 to repair). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.
| Model year | Owner complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Expedition | 315 | 5 |
| 2006 Expedition | 299 | 6 |
| 2007 Expedition (this page) | 215 | 2 |
| 2008 Expedition | 146 | 4 |
| 2009 Expedition | 28 | 1 |
| 2010 Expedition | 58 | 0 |
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy.
Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.
Here's what this model is known to do — so you can inspect for it, price it in, or make the seller fix it before you sign.
⚠ The one to take seriously: engine is flagged severe on this model , showing up around 91,488 mi. Inspect it closely on a test drive.
Run the VIN from the listing — 2 active recalls on this model. Recall repairs are always free.
Verdict for buyers: 7.0/10 model. The priciest documented failure is engine (~$3,100) — get the seller's service records for it or inspect closely. Otherwise an average-risk used buy at a fair price.
We tell you what this model is known for and what to inspect — a vehicle-history report tells you what this exact car has been through. Smart buyers get both.
See the full pre-purchase inspection checklist →A noise, a warning light, a repair quote, "should I buy this?" — get an answer grounded in this vehicle's actual NHTSA record, not generic advice.
Answers use this vehicle's NHTSA complaint & recall record — owner-reported and unverified, not a diagnosis. Verify anything safety-critical with a mechanic.
When owners report each system failing, in actual miles — so you can see what's likely behind you, what's due around now, and what to budget for next. Enter your mileage to mark where you are.
"Typical" = median owner-reported failure mileage from the NHTSA complaint record for this exact year and model. Not a maintenance schedule — a heads-up on where this model's failures cluster.
I was taking my daughter to a dr appointment and the airbag light came on. It has gone off and on since not at a specific time but it always occurs when the vehicle heats up. *tr
I have the 5.4 engine in my 2007 Ford expedition with only 70,000 miles which I purchased in 2007. I am now experiencing cam sensor problems, throttle body problems and need major repairs. I have visited many sites and understand that Ford has been sued because of complaints…
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 Ford expedition. While driving 50 MPH he veered off the road, crashed into a couple trees and a mail box before he came to a stop. The air bags did not deploy. The entire front end was severely damaged. He sustained injuries to his back and knees. He…
On two occasions in the last month, the vehicle while in park and the keys out of the ignition, the vehicle on its own rolled backwards at least 20 feet. *tr
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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.
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.0 out of 10 based on 215 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2007 Ford Expedition is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
The 2007 Ford Expedition is acceptable, with specific caveats. Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy. The record behind that call: Reliability score 7.0/10 — around the segment average; 2 recall campaigns on file. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.
Inspect the tires first — it's the most-reported issue on this model, with 29 owner complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 33,508 miles. Average repair cost runs about $150 at an independent shop. Also confirm any open recalls have been completed by running the VIN, and ask for service records covering the problem areas listed above.
It scores 7.0 out of 10 on our NHTSA-based read of 215 owner complaints. The main thing to watch is tires. Typical failure occurs around 33,508 miles. Priced fairly and clean on inspection, it's a reasonable used buy. Our data covers what this model is known for — pair it with a vehicle-history report on the VIN to see what that specific car has been through.
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is tires, with 29 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 33,508 miles. Average repair cost runs about $150 at an independent shop.
The tires is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $150 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 33,508 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 215 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $150, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.