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2007 Ford Expedition Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

30/100

#15 most-complained of 21 Expedition years

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

The 2007 Ford Expedition has 215 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 30 out of 100 — #15 highest of 21 Expedition model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is engine (40 complaints, 19% of the total). Complaints report 8 crashes, 5 fires, and 5 injuries.

Complaints
215
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
8 / 5
Injuries / deaths
5 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
15
12 city / 18 hwy

Top 2007 Ford Expedition problems

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

  1. Engine40 (19%)
  2. Brakes38 (18%)
  3. Fuel System37 (17%)
  4. Suspension, Wheels & Tires36 (17%)
  5. Transmission & Powertrain27 (13%)
  6. Electrical System19 (9%)
  7. Structure & Body16 (7%)
  8. Visibility & Wipers13 (6%)
  9. Other10 (5%)
  10. Airbags5 (2%)
2007 Ford Expedition complaints: complaints filed per quarter152005 Q32008 Q42010 Q42012 Q42015 Q12017 Q12019 Q22022 Q3
251 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2005 Q3 to 2025 Q3; peak 2008 Q4 (15).

2007 Ford Expedition recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 08V057000Feb 5, 2008Fuel System57,199 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:fuel rail

    Ford is recalling 57,199 my 2006-2007 e-150, e-250, e-350, and my 2007 expedition and lincoln navigator vehicles equipped with 5.4l engines. The fuel rail cross-over hose may contain weak areas. As a result, the hose may crack, which could cause a fuel odor and/or fuel leak.

    Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel rail assembly. The recall began on march 3, 2008. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

  2. NHTSA 08V058000Feb 5, 2008Structure & Body123,632 vehicles

    Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch

    Ford is recalling 123,632 my 2007-2008 expedition and lincoln navigator vehicles. The door handle housing embossment retaining the bottom of the interior door handle spring on all side doors may fracture during normal customer usage. This can result in insufficient spring force to return the handle to the fully closed position. The handle may be loose causing a rattle or noise and the handle may not return to the fully closed position. This condition may also provide a delayed resistance when actuating the handle prior to opening the door.

    Risk: 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.

    Remedy: 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.

2007 Ford Expedition fuel economy and fuel cost

City
12 MPG
Highway
18 MPG
Combined
15 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$4,300
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.

2007 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
2008Caution55146314
2009Best028116

All Ford Expedition years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2007 Ford Expedition a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2007 Ford Expedition ranks #15 of 21 among Expedition model years (Complaint Index 30/100, verdict: Good). It has 215 complaints and 2 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Ford Expedition?
The most reported problem areas are engine (40 complaints), brakes (38 complaints), and fuel system (37 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 61,000 miles.
Does the 2007 Ford Expedition have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2007 Ford Expedition, most recently reported 2008, covering fuel system and structure & body.
What is the fuel economy of the 2007 Ford Expedition?
EPA rates the 2007 Ford Expedition at 15 MPG combined (12 city / 18 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,300. 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.