WHILE MY WIFE WAS ROLLING UP THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW IN OUR VEHICLE, THE WINDOW BECAME STUCK AND WOULD NOT ROLL BACK UP. NOW MY WIFE AND TWO KIDS WERE STUCK RIDING AROUND WITH A WIDOW HALFWAY ROLLED DOWN IN COLD WEATHER. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY WANTED CLOSE TO 400$ TO REPAIR IT. THIS IS PRETTY BAD CONSIDERING THERE IS THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET ON THIS SAME I…
2008 Ford Expedition visibility problems
severe 8 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $350
Complaints
8
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$350
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD EXPEDITION. DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW WILL NOT ROLL DOWN. HOWEVER, THE OTHER WINDOWS IN THE VEHICLE WORK. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 35,800. THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS UNAVAILABLE.
MY 2008 FORD EXPEDITION PASSENGER FRONT SIDE WINDOW STARTED A HIGH PITCH SQUEAK/SQUEAL WHEN GOING UP AND DOWN (POWER WINDOWS)A WEEK LATER MY DRIVER FRONT SIDE WINDOW STARTED THE SAME, THEY BOTH DID THIS FOR ABOUT A MONTH AND THEN ONE MORNING I PUT THE DRIVER SIDE DOWN AND WENT TO PUT IT UP IT STARTED TO SHIMMY UP AND DOWN LIKE IT WANTED TO GO UP BUT WOULD THEN GO DOWN AGAIN, AFTER PLAYING WITH IT …
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, HE HEARD A LOUD EXPLOSION. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE HE FOUND THAT THE REAR LIFT GATE GLASS IMPLODED INTO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS…
Common questions
How serious is the visibility problem on the 2008 Ford Expedition?
It's a meaningful issue. 8 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $350.
At what mileage does the visibility typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $350 for visibility 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 visibility?
No active recalls currently cover visibility 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.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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