2008 Ford Expedition Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Expedition years
- Fewer complaints than other years 19th of 33 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 146 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Ford Expedition. That ranks 19th out of 33 Expedition model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (34 complaints, 23%), typically at around 73,000 miles. Complaints mention 24 crashes, 2 fires, 20 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 146owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 24complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 34 | 23% | 73,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 19 | 13% | 69,213 | — | — |
| Power Train | 14 | 10% | 41,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 13 | 9% | 26,545 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | 9% | 44,382 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 9 | 6% | 94,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 9 | 6% | 96,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 7 | 5% | 54,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 7 | 5% | 103,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 7 | 5% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 6 | 4% | 62,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 5 | 3% | 96,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 4 | 3% | 99,983 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 3% | 73,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 4 | 3% | 46,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 2% | 31,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 2% | 6,300 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 1% | 57,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1% | 46,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 1% | 29,369 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 1% | 45,396 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 2 | 1% | 27,500 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 1% | 150,500 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | 34,188 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | 120,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Ford Expedition recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
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
- Tire valve cracking (PE08060) — opened Oct 14, 2008, closed Apr 9, 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.
Right Rear Rancho Strut failed. Available till I return it. Could have lost control of vehicle. Confirmed by mechanic. Inspected by mechanic. No warnings at all. Discovered issue Feb 2026. Installed June 2021.
I purchased this vehicle in March 2023 from a private owner from Craigslist that was listed at 130,000 miles. Iâm currently in the process of selling and found out through a car history report that my vehicle passed an emission inspection at 230,000 miles in February 2023 and was also purchased…
The brake is so far left, it is unsafe to drive. It is in the position the clutch would in an a Manual transmission and my right foot has trouble moving that far over and its unsafe to use my left as i'm never braked with my left foot.
Since I have owned this vehicle when ever you fill up with fuel when the gas pump clicks off fuel spews back out the filler tube. I have asked dealers if anyone else has this problem and am told no. I believe this is a safety hazzard when gasoline runs down the side of vehicle and onto the ground…
When filling the gas tank, even at the slowest setting on the gas pump, when the pump clicks to indicate the tank is full, 5 seconds later the tank burps fuel everywhere and the tank is only 3/4 full. The fumes are a safety risk to people, the fuel on the ground is bad for the environment, and…
Other Ford Expedition years
← 2007 Expedition · 2009 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 | 116 | 12 |
| 2021 Expedition | 237 | 12 |
| 2020 Expedition | 425 | 18 |
| 2019 Expedition | 517 | 11 |
| 2018 Expedition | 380 | 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 | 146 | 3 |
| 2007 Expedition | 215 | 2 |
| 2006 Expedition | 299 | 2 |
| 2005 Expedition | 315 | 0 |
| 2004 Expedition | 297 | 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 2008 Ford Expedition?
Owners most often report structure, service brakes, power train problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 34 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Ford Expedition?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 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 2008 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.