2007 Ford Expedition: what breaks, and at what mileage
What breaks on the 2007 Ford Expedition
On the 2007 Ford Expedition, the failure owners report most often is other wheel or tire problem, and the reports cluster around 22,500 miles. The earliest to appear is other powertrain problem, reported by a median of 10,000 miles. Overall it scores 68 out of 100, high risk for a 2007.
High risk for a 2007 — 181st riskiest of the 365 2007 vehicles we can rate. 267 owner reports; fleet size estimated from this year's own recall paperwork.
The failures owners actually file about
Owners have reported 47 named failure modes on the 2007 Ford Expedition, and the three most-reported carry 27% of everything filed, which is an unusually even spread for one model year.
Other wheel or tire problem leads with 30 reports, about 1.0 per 1,000 vehicles and with the middle half of reports between 18k to 32,500 miles.
Fuel pump failure follows with 23 reports, usually reported between 69k to 110,000 miles. 2 of those reports mention a fire.
Other engine problem follows with 20 reports, usually reported between 45k to 130,000 miles. 1 of those report mention a fire.
By system, the reports fall mostly into wheels (33), fuel (32) and engine (32).
The mileage the reports cluster at
226 of the reports on the 2007 Ford Expedition came with an odometer reading, and half of those were filed before 64,000 miles.
Cumulatively, 41% by 50,000 miles, 75% by 100,000 miles and 88% by 150,000 miles of the dated reports had been filed, with 7 filed above the top of the chart.
The busiest stretch is between 0 and 10,000 miles, which alone holds 14% of the dated reports.
34% of the dated reports were filed below 36,000 miles.
In the order they tend to show up: other powertrain problem around 10k, other wheel or tire problem around 22k, other speed control problem around 46k and other brake problem around 50k.
Tick median reported mileage Solid middle half of reports Faint 10th to 90th percentile Colour how bad the failure is when it happens
Showing the 12 most-reported failure modes of 47. The full list is in the table below.
How reports accumulate
Every report with an odometer reading, cumulative, from 0 to 200,000 miles. A further 7 reports came in above that, which is why the line stops short of the top. A curve that climbs early is a car with early problems, whatever its total.
- Line share of reports filed by that mileage
- Dashed the median reported mileage
How bad it is when it goes
Across the named modes, 8 mention a crash, 6 a fire and 5 an injury. Those are the words owners used in their own complaints, and NHTSA does not verify them, but they are the closest thing in this data to a measure of what a failure actually did.
The average severity weight across every report on this year is 4.17, where a stalled engine or a failed airbag weighs many times more than a rattling trim panel, and a figure this high means the reports are dominated by failures with safety consequences rather than annoyances. The weighting is set out in full on the methodology page.
What the top failures cost to put right, as editorial estimates for an independent US shop rather than figures from NHTSA: other wheel or tire problem at $200–$1,500, fuel pump failure at $600–$2,600, other engine problem at $300–$4,000 and other powertrain problem at $400–$4,500. Dealer labour, a seized bolt or a part that is no longer made can push any of these past the top of its range.
21% of the reports on this year sit in the engine, transmission, drivetrain or cooling systems — the four where a repair bill is usually four figures.
Every reported failure mode
| Failure mode | System | Reports | With reading | 25th | Median | 75th | Per 1,000 | Typical repair | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other wheel or tire problem | wheels | 30 | 26 | 18k | 22k | 33k | 1.0 | $200–$1,500 | High |
| Fuel pump failure | fuel | 23 | 22 | 69k | 88k | 111k | 0.7 | $600–$2,600 | High |
| Other engine problem | engine | 20 | 17 | 45k | 90k | 130k | 0.6 | $300–$4,000 | High |
| Other powertrain problem | transmission | 20 | 17 | 4k | 10k | 32k | 0.6 | $400–$4,500 | High |
| Other brake problem | brakes | 16 | 15 | 19k | 50k | 88k | 0.5 | $300–$1,800 | High |
| Other body or interior problem | body | 13 | 10 | 19k | 54k | 87k | 0.4 | $200–$2,000 | Moderate |
| Other visibility problem | glass | 11 | 9 | 50k | 54k | 75k | 0.4 | $150–$1,400 | Moderate |
| Other speed control problem | adas | 9 | 8 | 15k | 46k | 86k | 0.3 | $250–$2,000 | Critical |
| Other driver assistance problem | adas | 8 | 7 | — | 53k | — | 0.3 | $250–$1,800 | High |
| Instrument cluster or gauge failure | infotainment | 7 | 5 | — | 163k | — | 0.2 | $350–$1,400 | Moderate |
| Loss of braking | brakes | 7 | 7 | — | 35k | — | 0.2 | $400–$3,000 | Critical |
| Other electrical problem | electrical | 7 | 6 | — | 41k | — | 0.2 | $250–$2,000 | Moderate |
| No-start or intermittent start failure | engine | 6 | 5 | — | 151k | — | 0.2 | $200–$1,800 | Moderate |
| Fuel leak or fuel odor | fuel | 5 | 5 | — | 109k | — | 0.2 | $300–$2,500 | Critical |
| ABS module or sensor failure | brakes | 5 | 5 | — | 65k | — | 0.2 | $500–$2,400 | High |
| Airbag warning light or occupant sensor fault | airbag | 5 | 2 | — | 102k | — | 0.2 | $300–$1,600 | High |
| Misfire or rough idle | engine | 4 | 4 | — | 110k | — | 0.1 | $250–$1,600 | Moderate |
| Complete transmission failure | transmission | 4 | 4 | — | 220k | — | 0.1 | $2,800–$8,000 | Critical |
| Control module (ECM/PCM/BCM) failure | electrical | 4 | 4 | — | 11k | — | 0.1 | $700–$3,000 | High |
| Other fuel system problem | fuel | 4 | 2 | — | 73k | — | 0.1 | $300–$2,200 | High |
| Cruise control failure | adas | 3 | 3 | — | 37k | — | 0.1 | $200–$1,400 | High |
| Other steering problem | steering | 3 | 1 | — | 130k | — | 0.1 | $350–$2,400 | High |
| Other suspension problem | suspension | 3 | 3 | — | 3k | — | 0.1 | $350–$2,000 | Moderate |
| Stalling while driving | engine | 2 | 2 | — | 100k | — | 0.1 | $300–$2,500 | Critical |
| Engine sensor failure | electrical | 2 | 2 | — | 85k | — | 0.1 | $180–$900 | Moderate |
| Master cylinder or brake booster failure | brakes | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.1 | $450–$2,200 | Critical |
| Parking brake failure | brakes | 2 | 2 | — | 104k | — | 0.1 | $250–$1,300 | Moderate |
| Seat belt or retractor failure | airbag | 2 | 1 | — | 36k | — | 0.1 | $200–$900 | High |
| Steering rack, gear or tie rod failure | steering | 2 | 2 | — | 127k | — | 0.1 | $700–$2,600 | High |
| Strut, shock or spring failure | suspension | 2 | 2 | — | 65k | — | 0.1 | $500–$2,000 | Moderate |
| Tire blowout or tread separation | wheels | 2 | 2 | — | 53k | — | 0.1 | $200–$1,500 | Critical |
| Paint peeling or clear coat failure | body | 2 | 1 | — | 55k | — | 0.1 | $600–$6,000 | Low |
| Sunroof failure or glass breakage | body | 2 | 2 | — | 82k | — | 0.1 | $700–$4,500 | High |
| Liftgate, tailgate or trunk failure | body | 2 | 2 | — | 9k | — | 0.1 | $250–$1,500 | Moderate |
| Blower motor or climate control failure | hvac | 2 | 2 | — | 50k | — | 0.1 | $250–$1,200 | Moderate |
| Tail light, brake light or signal failure | lighting | 2 | 2 | — | 95k | — | 0.1 | $100–$900 | Moderate |
| Wheel bearing or hub failure | drivetrain | 1 | 1 | — | 75k | — | 0.0 | $350–$1,200 | Moderate |
| Wiring harness or short circuit | electrical | 1 | 1 | — | 90k | — | 0.0 | $400–$3,500 | High |
| Airbag failed to deploy in a crash | airbag | 1 | 1 | — | 61k | — | 0.0 | $1,000–$5,000 | Critical |
| Control arm, ball joint or bushing failure | suspension | 1 | 1 | — | 238k | — | 0.0 | $400–$2,200 | High |
| Tire pressure monitor failure | wheels | 1 | 1 | — | 18k | — | 0.0 | $80–$600 | Low |
| Window regulator or power window failure | body | 1 | 1 | — | 67k | — | 0.0 | $250–$900 | Moderate |
| Seat, track or recliner failure | body | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.0 | $300–$2,200 | High |
| Catalytic converter failure | emissions | 1 | 1 | — | 90k | — | 0.0 | $900–$3,500 | Moderate |
| Exhaust leak or fumes in the cabin | emissions | 1 | 1 | — | 72k | — | 0.0 | $250–$2,000 | High |
| Headlight failure or clouding | lighting | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.0 | $150–$1,800 | Moderate |
| Other lighting problem | lighting | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.0 | $120–$1,200 | Moderate |
| Unclassified problem | other | 13 | 9 | 69k | 78k | 83k | 0.4 | — | Moderate |
Rate per 1,000 uses a fleet-size estimate derived from recall paperwork for this exact model year. It is a lower bound. Repair costs are typical independent-shop ranges for the failure, not figures from these reports.
How often, against how many were built
Scaled by an estimate of how many of these cars exist, the 2007 Ford Expedition draws about 8.6 per 1,000 vehicles, which puts it in the 86th percentile of complaint rates among 2007 vehicles we can rate.
That denominator is the weakest number on the page and it is fair to say so plainly. Rate per 1,000 uses a fleet-size estimate derived from recall paperwork for this exact model year. It is a lower bound.
The working figure is 30,908 vehicles. If the true number is twice that, every rate on this page is half what it says; the ranking against other 2007 vehicles, which is what the risk score uses, is far more robust than the rate itself.
What owners wrote
Verbatim from NHTSA complaint narratives, trimmed for length. The odometer reading is the one the owner gave.
Other wheel or tire problem
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 ford expedition. The contact stated that the spare tire was 17 inches and the tires on the vehicle were 18 inches. The spare tire was placed on the vehicle, which caused it to lean and drive differently. The manufacturer stated that the standard tire size was 17 inches and the 18 inch wheels were optional. The current and failure mileages were 5,600.
Tires are defective with cupping causing vibrations tires look swollen and uneven threading. We took the car to check suspension system and they say everything is fine. I know that it is the tires. Which makes the car unsafe. I have children and because of the tires being unsafe I don't want to put my family in danger. *tr
Fuel pump failure
2007 ford expedition 119 wb. My fuel pump stopped working. When I pulled it out of the gas tank I was shocked. One connection had been burned and melted away. I would think that anything getting that hot to melt the plastic and have burn marks on it inside a gas tank would be really bad. I have pictures. *kb
2007 ford expedition 119 wb. My fuel pump stopped working. When I pulled it out of the gas tank I was shocked. One connection had been burned and melted away. I would think that anything getting that hot to melt the plastic and have burn marks on it inside a gas tank would be really bad. I have pictures. *kb
Other engine problem
I had purchased a 2007 ford expedition el and have had multiple problems with being able to go in reverse while facing down on any kind of grade. I also have problems with the vehicle accelaration while coming from a stop into traffice. Myself along with my two small children will no longer drive the vehicle. We were very close to being hit twice because of the defect in this ford vehicle. I had submitted for lemon law and so far I have not received my answer from arbitration. I can tell you that ford is covering this up because I know of serveral persons and businesses that have the same issues and ford stated that there are no issues. While on the phone with the ford representative in the arbitration they only showed a few visits to the dealership and told me that the ones that I received from the dealership were false. What a crock. I will make a complaint everywhere that I can before this vehicle kills someone. At this point I went and bought another vehicle and am stuck paying for two now that the one just sits and we refuse to drive it. My children are afraid to even drive in it because it actually goes in forward while in…
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 ford expedition. The contact stated that the vehicle shifts roughly and makes a loud sound when shifting from first to second gear or accelerating from a stop at 15 MPH. The vehicle has been to the dealer numerous times. Initially, the failure was diagnosed as the throttle cable. The second time, the dealer stated that nothing was wrong with the vehicle. The third time, the vehicle made a popping noise and the rear axles were replaced. The fourth time, the dealer stated that the cause of failure was the transmission. They dealer would temporarily repair the vehicle, but the failure would recur days later. The failure has still not been corrected. The failure mileage was 2,800 and current mileage was 14,300.
Recalls on the 2007 model year
NHTSA has issued 2 recall campaigns covering the 2007 Ford Expedition, affecting an estimated 38,057 vehicles. A recall is a different kind of evidence from a complaint: it is the regulator and the manufacturer agreeing that something has to be fixed, and the fix is free for as long as the car exists.
The campaigns cover fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:fuel rail and latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch. Whether the work was actually done on the car in front of you is a question only the VIN can answer, and the manufacturer or NHTSA will answer it free.
One caution about reading these together: a recall usually raises the complaint count for the same part, because owners who read about it go and file. The mileages stay informative; the counts get noisy.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
57,199 vehicles 2008-02-05- Defect
- Ford is recalling 57,199 my 2006-2007 e-150, e-250, e-350, and my 2007 expedition and lincoln navigator vehicles equipped with 5.4l engines. The fuel rail cross-over hose may contain weak areas. As a result, the hose may crack, which could cause a fuel odor and/or fuel leak.
- Consequence
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel rail assembly. The recall began on march 3, 2008. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
123,632 vehicles 2008-02-05- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall work is free at a franchised dealer regardless of the car's age. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before assuming it was done.
How it ranks in the 2007 field
The score at the top of the page, placed among its peers. The zones are the same thresholds the scorer applies, read out of the scorer itself, so the picture and the band word cannot disagree.
Scores are ranked within the model year, never across years, because an older car has had longer to accumulate reports.
- Left fewer and less serious reports
- Right more, or worse
- Marker this vehicle
How 2007 compares with the other years
High risk for a 2007 — 181st riskiest of the 365 2007 vehicles we can rate. Every score on this site is a rank inside its own model year, which is what makes a 2004 and a 2019 comparable at all.
Across the 30 model years of this car that carry enough reports to score, 2026 comes out best at 58 and 2003 worst at 78, with 2007 itself at 68.
If the model year is negotiable, 2026, 2014, 2013, 2000, 2002 and 2001 score lower than 2007 by a margin worth acting on. Same body, same engines, different luck — usually a supplier change or a mid-cycle fix, which the complaint data can show but never explain.
Within the 2003–2008 generation specifically, 2007 is the strongest year at 68 and 2003 the weakest at 78.
Scores compare each year against other cars of the same model year, so a low number on an older car is a real result and not an artefact of age.
Shorter is better. Years with too few reports to score are shown without a bar rather than as a zero, because no data is not good news.
Within the 2003-2008 generation, 2007 Ford Expedition scores best at 68 and 2003 Ford Expedition worst at 78.
Where to spend the inspection money
The mileages below are where the first quarter of reports for each mode had already been filed, which makes them the point at which a fault is worth looking for rather than the point at which it happens: other powertrain problem from about 4k, other speed control problem from about 15k, other wheel or tire problem from about 18k and other brake problem from about 19k.
On a 2007 Ford Expedition with more miles than that on it, the useful question to put to a seller or a mechanic is whether other powertrain problem has been dealt with, and if so with what parts and at whose expense. A car that has already had the repair is in a different position from one that has not.
Treat it as where to point the inspection, not as a prediction. A well-maintained example can sail past every mileage on this page, and a neglected one can fail well before the first of them.
Where these figures stop being useful
267 owner reports; fleet size estimated from this year's own recall paperwork. Every count on this page is therefore a floor: it is the number of owners who went to the trouble of filing with a federal agency, which is a small and self-selected fraction of the owners who had the fault.
Of those 267 reports, 226 carried an odometer reading, so the mileages here describe 85% of the sample rather than all of it. Owners also round: readings pile up on multiples of ten thousand, which is why this site publishes "about 90,000 miles" and not "91,438".
The failure modes are assigned by software reading the owner's own words, which is accurate in bulk and wrong in individual cases. A mode with a handful of reports may contain a misfiled one.
And nothing here predicts what one car will do. These are other people's complaints, filed years apart, on cars maintained by strangers. Read the page as a map of where this model year has previously gone wrong, then have the specific car in front of you inspected.
Questions this page answers
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Ford Expedition?
The most-reported failures are other wheel or tire problem (30 reports, median 22,500 miles), fuel pump failure (23 reports, median 90,000 miles) and other engine problem (20 reports, median 90,000 miles). Counts come from owner complaints filed with NHTSA, which are voluntary, so they show what owners bothered to report rather than every fault that occurred.
At what mileage do 2007 Ford Expedition problems start?
Other powertrain problem is the earliest failure mode to show up, with a median reported mileage of 10,000 miles and a quarter of reports before 5,000 miles. Across all failure modes on this year, the median report sits at 64,000 miles.
Is the 2007 Ford Expedition reliable?
It scores 68 out of 100 on our risk index, which is high — 181st riskiest of the 365 2007 vehicles we can rate. The score is a comparison against other 2007 vehicles, not a prediction about any individual car, and it is built from complaint rates, severity and how early failures appear.
Which year of the Ford Expedition is best?
Within the 2003–2008 generation, 2007 scores best at 68 out of 100 and 2003 worst at 78. Same body, same engines, different luck.
Where this comes from. Every figure above is computed from NHTSA owner complaints and recall records for this exact make, model and year. Complaints are voluntary and self-selected, so treat counts as a floor. The methodology page writes out each formula, and the same numbers are available as JSON.
What breaks at my mileage Compare with another car
Source Owner complaints and recall records published by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, model years 1996–2027 Figures rebuilt Published by AtWhatMileage How every figure is computed