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2008 Ford Expedition Engine Problems

NHTSA has 20 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2008 Ford Expedition, 14% of all 146 complaints for this model year. That is #12 highest engine complaint count among 21 Expedition model years. These complaints report 7 crashes, 1 fire, and 6 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 43,691 miles.

Engine complaints
20
14% of 146
Crashes reported
7
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
6
Median mileage
43,691 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2008 Ford Expedition engine complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 6, 2008, latest Aug 8, 2018.

2008 Ford Expedition engine complaints: complaints filed per month2Aug 2008Jun 2010Dec 2010Mar 2012Oct 2013Nov 2016Aug 2018
20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2008 to Aug 2018; peak Sep 2014 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2008 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 2008 Ford Expedition have engine problems?
NHTSA has 20 owner complaints about the engine in the 2008 Ford Expedition, 14% of all complaints for this model year, including 7 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 43,691 miles.
Which Ford Expedition year has the most engine complaints?
The 2006 Ford Expedition has the most engine complaints (180), compared with 20 for the 2008.
Is there a engine recall for the 2008 Ford Expedition?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 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.