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2008 Ford Expedition Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

55/100

#10 most-complained of 21 Expedition years

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

The 2008 Ford Expedition has 146 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 55 out of 100 — #10 highest of 21 Expedition model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is structure & body (38 complaints, 26% of the total). Complaints report 24 crashes, 2 fires, 20 injuries, and 2 deaths.

Complaints
146
Recalls
3
Crashes / fires
24 / 2
Injuries / deaths
20 / 2
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
14
12 city / 18 hwy

Top 2008 Ford Expedition problems

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

  1. Structure & Body38 (26%)
  2. Brakes36 (25%)
  3. Engine20 (14%)
  4. Transmission & Powertrain14 (10%)
  5. Other13 (9%)
  6. Suspension, Wheels & Tires11 (8%)
  7. Electrical System9 (6%)
  8. Fuel System9 (6%)
  9. Visibility & Wipers9 (6%)
  10. Airbags4 (3%)
2008 Ford Expedition complaints: complaints filed per quarter102007 Q42010 Q12011 Q42013 Q42015 Q42018 Q12019 Q42023 Q1
167 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2007 Q4 to 2026 Q1; peak 2014 Q3 (10).

2008 Ford Expedition recalls

3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 08V166000Apr 11, 2008Suspension, Wheels & Tires158 vehicles

    Tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems

    Ford is recalling 158 my 2008 expedition and lincoln navigator vehicles equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) and the limo builders package for failing to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 138, z"tire pressure monitoring systems." the tire pressure was increased from 35 psi to 40 psi without a commensurate update to the tpms calibrations.

    Risk: The tpms indicator light will not illuminate when a tire pressure is is 25% below the 40 psi value stated on the tire placard label occurs.

    Remedy: Dealers will reconfigure the tpms thresholds to the appropriate pressures. The recall began on april 23, 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.

  3. NHTSA 07V541000Nov 21, 2007Airbags45 vehicles

    Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module

    Certain vehicles fail to conform to the requirements specified in federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' the driver air bag module may not have been properly assembled.

    Risk: This condition may prevent the driver air bag from properly deploying and reduce occupant protection in the event of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace your driver air bag module free of charge. The recall began on november 20, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

2008 Ford Expedition fuel economy and fuel cost

City
12 MPG
Highway
18 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.

2008 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
2006Caution70299214
2007Good30215215
2008Caution55146314
2009Best028116
2010Best2058015

All Ford Expedition years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2008 Ford Expedition a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2008 Ford Expedition ranks #10 of 21 among Expedition model years (Complaint Index 55/100, verdict: Caution). It has 146 complaints and 3 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Ford Expedition?
The most reported problem areas are structure & body (38 complaints), brakes (36 complaints), and engine (20 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 62,000 miles.
Does the 2008 Ford Expedition have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2008 Ford Expedition, most recently reported 2008, covering suspension, wheels & tires, structure & body, and airbags.
What is the fuel economy of the 2008 Ford Expedition?
EPA rates the 2008 Ford Expedition at 14 MPG combined (12 city / 18 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.