2005 Ford Expedition Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Expedition years
- More complaints than other years 12th of 33 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 315 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Ford Expedition. That ranks 12th out of 33 Expedition model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (76 complaints, 24%), typically at around 73,000 miles. Complaints mention 20 crashes, 6 fires, 20 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 315owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 20complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Ford Expedition problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | 76 | 24% | 73,000 | “throttle control” (42%) | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | 66 | 21% | 71,000 | “electronic throttle” (62%) | — |
| Engine problems | 57 | 18% | 111,960 | “throttle control” (19%) | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 47 | 15% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 44 | 14% | 80,512 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 36 | 11% | 66,930 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 20 | 6% | 119,112 | — | — |
| Structure | 15 | 5% | 49,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 10 | 3% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 9 | 3% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 9 | 3% | 64,721 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 3% | 123,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 8 | 3% | 64,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 8 | 3% | 51,945 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 | 2% | 37,546 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 6 | 2% | 68,726 | — | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 1% | 112,184 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 1% | 174,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 1% | 94,368 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 1% | 37,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 1% | 71,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | 1% | 24,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 1% | 57,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 1% | 214,200 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | 12,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Ford Expedition recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 Ford Expedition.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Steel wheel fracture (PE08070) — opened Dec 9, 2008, closed Apr 15, 2009.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Engine Missing
The contact owns a 2005 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the contact was notified of an engine misfire. The spark plugs were replaced. Additionally, the contact…
Cooper tires 265/70/17 discoverer m+s. Belt separation and tire deformity on 3 of 4 tires in the last 1000 miles. 2 failed within the last 200 miles. In motion, highway. . Severe vibration occurred. (think paint mixer) low use 80% tread remains. Max use of 3k miles per year but not all years…
My truck lost all forward gears except for reverse out of the blue the other morning when attempting to leave home. Valve body, servos, solenoids, have been replaced and still has not corrected the issue. The vehical has less then 155000 miles
Engine makes rattling noise and missing badly
Other Ford Expedition years
← 2004 Expedition · 2006 Expedition →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Expedition | 0 | 2 |
| 2026 Expedition | 10 | 2 |
| 2025 Expedition | 37 | 6 |
| 2024 Expedition | 77 | 7 |
| 2023 Expedition | 65 | 8 |
| 2022 Expedition | 115 | 12 |
| 2021 Expedition | 237 | 12 |
| 2020 Expedition | 423 | 18 |
| 2019 Expedition | 516 | 11 |
| 2018 Expedition | 378 | 14 |
| 2017 Expedition | 357 | 4 |
| 2016 Expedition | 217 | 3 |
| 2015 Expedition | 164 | 3 |
| 2014 Expedition | 72 | 0 |
| 2013 Expedition | 92 | 0 |
| 2012 Expedition | 118 | 3 |
| 2011 Expedition | 71 | 0 |
| 2010 Expedition | 58 | 0 |
| 2009 Expedition | 28 | 1 |
| 2008 Expedition | 146 | 3 |
| 2007 Expedition | 215 | 2 |
| 2006 Expedition | 299 | 2 |
| 2005 | 315 | 0 |
| 2004 Expedition | 296 | 0 |
| 2003 Expedition | 615 | 1 |
| 2002 Expedition | 340 | 2 |
| 2001 Expedition | 578 | 6 |
| 2000 Expedition | 890 | 7 |
| 1999 Expedition | 946 | 5 |
| 1998 Expedition | 836 | 5 |
| 1997 Expedition | 853 | 7 |
| 1996 Expedition | 3 | 0 |
| 1995 Expedition | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Ford Expedition?
Owners most often report electrical system, vehicle speed control, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 76 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Ford Expedition?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 Ford Expedition a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Expedition model years, the 2005 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.