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2005 Ford Expedition Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

60/100

#9 most-complained of 21 Expedition years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2005 Ford Expedition has 315 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 60 out of 100 — #9 highest of 21 Expedition model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is engine (159 complaints, 50% of the total). Complaints report 20 crashes, 6 fires, and 20 injuries.

Complaints
315
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
20 / 6
Injuries / deaths
20 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
14
13 city / 17.5 hwy

Top 2005 Ford Expedition problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine159 (50%)
  2. Electrical System76 (24%)
  3. Fuel System65 (21%)
  4. Transmission & Powertrain44 (14%)
  5. Brakes22 (7%)
  6. Structure & Body18 (6%)
  7. Suspension, Wheels & Tires13 (4%)
  8. Steering10 (3%)
  9. Visibility & Wipers10 (3%)
  10. Airbags9 (3%)
2005 Ford Expedition complaints: complaints filed per quarter252005 Q32007 Q22009 Q12010 Q42012 Q32014 Q22016 Q22019 Q2
433 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2005 Q3 to 2024 Q1; peak 2010 Q4 (25).

2005 Ford Expedition recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2005 Ford Expedition fuel economy and fuel cost

City
13 MPG
Highway
17.5 MPG
Combined
14 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$4,650
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2005 compared with other Expedition years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2005Caution60315014
2006Caution70299214
2007Good30215215

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2005 Ford Expedition a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2005 Ford Expedition ranks #9 of 21 among Expedition model years (Complaint Index 60/100, verdict: Caution). It has 315 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Ford Expedition?
The most reported problem areas are engine (159 complaints), electrical system (76 complaints), and fuel system (65 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 75,000 miles.
Does the 2005 Ford Expedition have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2005 Ford Expedition in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2005 Ford Expedition?
EPA rates the 2005 Ford Expedition at 14 MPG combined (13 city / 17.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,650. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.