2009 Ford Expedition Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Expedition years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 29th of 33 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Ford Expedition. That ranks 29th out of 33 Expedition model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (7 complaints, 25%), typically at around 65,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 28owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 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 | 7 | 25% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 18% | 62,750 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 14% | 65,500 | — | — |
| Visibility | 4 | 14% | 62,500 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 11% | 29,005 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 11% | 65,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 11% | 70,115 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 7% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 7% | 83,250 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 4% | 59,644 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 4% | 9,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 4% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 4% | 169,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Ford Expedition recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Problem: Ford is recalling 1,357 my 2009 expedition and navigator vehicles for failing to comply with the federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the brake stop lamp switch may be improperly adjusted. This may result in a delay in brake stoplamp illumination when the brake pedal is depressed. In situations of very mild brake application, the brake stoplamps may not illuminate.
Risk: Delay or loss of brake stoplamp function may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will adjust the brake stoplamp switch free of charge. The recall began on july 6, 2009. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332 or www.ownerconnection.com.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The drive shaft is bad. My expedition is shaking very bad at high speeds it shakes the rear view mirror. I took it back to the dealership where I got it from 3 months after I got it because they thought it was the shocks. They replaced both rear shocks. Contol arms, body mounts. Got all brand new…
I think too much exhaust gas comes inside
The abs light stays on and the vehicle wobbles when stopping. The brakes look fine and the rotors appear to be good. *tr
My vehicle has been in jerry's ford in alexandria, va for over 2 weeks this time. Over a month all together over the last 3 months. I can't get them to give me a similar vehicle as loaner or tell me when my car will be fixed. I can't get a manager from ford to call me back.
While iam driving my 2009 expedition on a highway its going to a limp mode means vechle automaticity lose power and go down to 20 miles per hour. 18 wheeler almost rear end me other day . This a safety hazard for me other drivers on the road. Called town east ford in mesquite and talked to chat in…
Other Ford Expedition years
← 2008 Expedition · 2010 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 | 28 | 1 |
| 2008 Expedition | 146 | 3 |
| 2007 Expedition | 215 | 2 |
| 2006 Expedition | 299 | 2 |
| 2005 Expedition | 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 2009 Ford Expedition?
Owners most often report structure, electrical system, power train problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Ford Expedition?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2009 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 2009 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.