YearToAvoid

2007 Ford Expedition Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Good The 2007 Ford Expedition has a complaint index of 30, ranking 15th worst out of 21 model years, with a Good verdict. NHTSA lists 215 complaints, 2 recalls, and no deaths, with engine problems the top concern.

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

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
30/100
#15 of 21 Expedition years
Verdict
Good
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
215
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
2
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
8
reported in complaints
Fires
5
Injuries
5
Top issue
Engine
Best nearby year
2010
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
15
12 city / 18 hwy
Injuries / deaths
5 / 0

Top 2007 Ford Expedition problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA 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%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Engine revs or accelerates unintentionally while the driver has a foot on the brake, sometimes leading to a crash.
  • Fires reported under the hood or in the engine bay, in some cases while driving and in others while parked.
  • Fuel pump wiring melts or burns, causing stalling, no-start conditions, or check-engine warnings.
  • Airbags fail to deploy during frontal or side-impact crashes.
  • Brakes and steering are reported to fail together when shifting into reverse, with the vehicle continuing to move despite the pedal pressed to the floor.
2007 Ford Expedition complaints: complaints filed per quarter142005 Q32008 Q42010 Q42012 Q42015 Q12017 Q12019 Q22022 Q3
215 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2005 Q3 to 2025 Q3; peak 2008 Q4 (14).

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
2009Good028116

All Ford Expedition years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2007 Ford Expedition reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2007 Expedition has a complaint index of 30 and ranks 15th worst of 21 model years, earning a Good verdict relative to other Expedition years.
What problems does the 2007 Ford Expedition have?
NHTSA data shows 215 complaints, with engine issues the top problem area (40 complaints, 19% share), followed closely by brakes and fuel system issues.
Does the 2007 Ford Expedition have any recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls: one for a fuel rail cross-over hose that may leak, and one for a door handle spring that may fracture. Neither is a do-not-drive recall.
How does the 2007 Expedition compare to other years?
The 2007 model's complaint index of 30 is much lower than the 2005 (60), 2006 (70), and 2017-2020 Avoid years (85-100), making it one of the better years for this model.
What is the fuel economy of the 2007 Ford Expedition?
EPA rates the 2007 Expedition at 15 mpg combined (12 city, 18 highway), with an annual fuel cost of $4,300.

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.