Tl*the contact owns a 2007 Ford expedition. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for routine maintenance. The technician started the ignition, and when the brake was engaged there was a sudden unintended acceleration which caused the vehicle to crash into one parked unoccupied vehicle, and four parked vehicles with occupants. The driver in one of the parked vehicles sustained an…
2007 Ford Expedition cruise control problems
severe 8 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $600 · see cruise control across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
8
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$600
1crash
1fire
1injury
When does it fail?
Of the 8 cruise control complaints filed for the 2007 Ford Expedition, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
No new NHTSA cruise control complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 15 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
What owners are reporting 2 most recent
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 Ford expedition. While driving 67 MPH with the cruise control activated, it failed to deactivate when the brake pedal was depressed. The brake pedal extended to the floorboard and the vehicle would not stop. The contact had to shut off the engine in order to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle would stall when he attempted to accelerate from a…
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Common questions
How serious is the cruise control problem on the 2007 Ford Expedition?
It's a meaningful issue. 8 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $600.
At what mileage does the cruise control typically fail?
Across the 8 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most cruise control failures cluster between 17,538 and 89,000 miles, with the median around 56,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 17,538; a quarter make it past 89,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $600 for cruise control repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to cruise control?
No active recalls currently cover cruise control issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2007/Ford/Expedition.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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