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2005 Ford Expedition Engine Problems

NHTSA has 159 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2005 Ford Expedition, 50% of all 315 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest engine complaint count among 21 Expedition model years. These complaints report 4 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 80,000 miles.

Engine complaints
159
50% of 315
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
80,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2005 Ford Expedition engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 13, 2005, latest Mar 12, 2024.

2005 Ford Expedition engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter102005 Q32007 Q22009 Q32011 Q12012 Q32014 Q12015 Q32018 Q1
159 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2005 Q3 to 2024 Q1; peak 2010 Q4 (10).

Engine recalls for the 2005 Ford Expedition

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Expedition model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2005159 (50%)
  2. 2006180 (60%)
  3. 200740 (19%)
  4. 200820 (14%)
  5. 20093 (11%)
  6. 20109 (16%)
  7. 201118 (25%)
  8. 201228 (24%)
  9. 201317 (18%)
  10. 201414 (19%)
  11. 201542 (26%)
  12. 201653 (25%)
  13. 201758 (16%)
  14. 2018126 (34%)
  15. 2019142 (28%)
  16. 202064 (15%)
  17. 202166 (28%)
  18. 202218 (16%)
  19. 202313 (20%)
  20. 202413 (17%)
  21. 20253 (9%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Ford Expedition have engine problems?
NHTSA has 159 owner complaints about the engine in the 2005 Ford Expedition, 50% of all complaints for this model year, including 4 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 80,000 miles.
Which Ford Expedition year has the most engine complaints?
The 2006 Ford Expedition has the most engine complaints (180), compared with 159 for the 2005.
Is there a engine recall for the 2005 Ford Expedition?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Ford Expedition is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

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.