How many open recalls are there on the 2008 Ford Expedition?

There are 3 active NHTSA recall campaigns on file for the 2008 Ford Expedition.

Are recall repairs free?

Yes. Federal law requires manufacturers to remedy any safety recall at no cost to the owner, regardless of warranty status, mileage, or whether you are the original owner. The dealership performs the work and bills the manufacturer. You should never pay out of pocket for a recall repair.

How do I check if a specific recall has been performed on my Ford?

Run your VIN through the NHTSA recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or use the VIN decoder at the top of this page. The federal system shows the completion status of every safety recall on your specific vehicle, including campaigns the original owner may have addressed before you bought it.

How long do I have to claim a recall repair?

Most safety recalls have no expiration date — manufacturers must honor them indefinitely. A small subset of voluntary service campaigns and "customer satisfaction programs" do expire, typically 7-10 years from issue date. The campaigns listed on this page are full safety recalls; if your vehicle is covered, you can claim the repair at any time.

What if my dealer says they can't fix the recall?

Two situations: (1) parts shortage — manufacturers sometimes issue recalls before remedy parts are available; you may have to wait, but the dealer should give you a written acknowledgment that your vehicle is on the list. (2) Dealer error — if the dealer claims your VIN doesn't qualify when NHTSA's system says it does, escalate to NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline (1-888-327-4236). NHTSA can compel the manufacturer to honor the campaign.

When was the most recent recall on this vehicle issued?

The most recent recall in our records was campaign 07E105000, dated 2007-12-13. The oldest active campaign on file dates to 2008-02-05.

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3 active campaigns

2008 Ford Expedition recalls

Every active NHTSA recall campaign for this vehicle, ranked by severity. Each entry shows the consequence if left unfixed and the manufacturer's prescribed remedy.

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Recall timeline

When were recalls issued for the 2008 Ford Expedition? Recalls span 2007 to 2008. No new campaigns in over five years — issues appear settled.

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severe NHTSA 08V058000 February 5, 2008

Ford is recalling 123,632 my 2007-2008 expedition and Lincoln navigator vehicles

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.

Fix: Dealers will replace the interior handle spring on all side doors. The recall began on march 5, 2008. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

severe NHTSA 07E105000 December 13, 2007

Certain continental automotive ABS and ESC control modules sold for installation on the vehicles listed above

The extra check balls can restrict the flow of brake fluid through the valve and cause reduction of brake force.

Fix: Each vehicle manufacturer will file a defect report and remedy plan for their vehicles which included these modules as original equipment. Vehicles will be repaired at no cost to the owner. Owners can contact either their vehicle manufacturer or continental automotive at 248-393-5300 for further information.

moderate NHTSA 08V166000 April 11, 2008

Ford is recalling 158 my 2008 expedition and Lincoln navigator vehicles equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) and the limo builders package for failing to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no

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.

Fix: Dealers will reconfigure the TPMS thresholds to the appropriate pressures. The recall began on april 23, 2008. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

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Recall data sourced from the NHTSA recallsByVehicle public API. Each campaign number above links to the official federal record; you can also verify the full recall history at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2008/Ford/Expedition. Campaign numbers, consequences, and remedies are reproduced from the official record. Manufacturers are required to provide the remedy free of charge for safety recalls — contact your nearest dealer with the campaign number to schedule the repair.