2008 Ford Expedition: problems, recalls and reliability
4 recalls and 146 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is structure (22% of complaints); the 2009 and 2010 model years look more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Apr 2008
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 146 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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.”Owner report · Suspension · Feb 2026
“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.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Jul 2025
“I purchased this vehicle in March 2023 from a private owner from Craigslist that was listed at 130,000 miles. I'm 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 from an auction, a month before I purchased it. The owner did not give any of this information and tampered with the odometer. I ran a vehicle history report today August 20, 2025 and retrieved all of this information that was not presented to me during this transaction.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Mar 2023
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“Front passenger seatbelt locks, and now it doesn't allow the passenger to buckle up. In other words the passenger seat belt buckle does not work anymore. It is a safety hazard to my passenger.”Owner report · Seat Belts · Jun 2021
“Brake pedal goes soft; loss of braking force; anti-lock capability. Bleeding the brakes remedies the situation for a time, then problem recurs. Possible NHTSA reference number 07e105000”Owner report · Service Brakes · Oct 2020
“Driving vehicle brake function seems normal, but randomly the brake pedal will depress far lower in order to brake. After a few pumps it rises and brakes at a higher position. I took the car to the mechanic who had previously replaced the brake pads and found nothing wrong, also during week long test drive mechanic did not have same experience. I have had the experience 5-6 times, and spouse has also had the brake pedal go too far down before it brakes. This issue has happened at high & lo speeds street & highway. It is very random too, does not happen on every vehicle use.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Jul 2020
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford expedition. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in the parking lot, the contact attempted to start the vehicle without warning as the vehicle stalled. Geico insurance was contacted and towed the vehicle to the dealer gaudin ford (6625 w roy horn way, las vegas, nv 89118 (702) 534-3094) where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel pump failed and needed to replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that 0 recall shown under the VIN. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Nov 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford expedition. The contact stated that the vehicle's rocker panel was rusted from the inside out. The contact called freehold ford (located at 3572 us highway 9, freehold, nj 07728, 732-462-3131) and was informed that the rocker panel needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that they could not assist because the mileage was over 100,000. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.”Owner report · Structure · Oct 2019
“Start out driving, then emergency brake, ABS, and skid control warning lights all come on. Also says, check brake system. This appears to be a very common problem with this vehicle ford really needs to take care of this.”Owner report · Electronic Stability Control (Esc) · Aug 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford expedition. While depressing the brake pedal at various speeds, the pedal would depress all the way to the floorboard without warning. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where all the brake pads were replaced; however, the failure continued. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 07e105000(service brakes, air). The contact called bill brown ford (32222 plymouth rd, livonia, mi 48150, (734) 399-4244) and was informed that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Aug 2019
When filing, owners marked a crash in 24 of these complaints and injuries in 20 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 4 campaigns
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.
Remedy: 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.
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.
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.
CERTAIN CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE ABS AND ESC CONTROL MODULES SOLD FOR INSTALLATION ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME OF THE HYDRAULIC VALVES IN THE ESC MODULE WERE BUILT WITH EXTRA CHECK BALLS.
Remedy: EACH VEHICLE MANUFACTURER WILL FILE A DEFECT REPORT AND REMEDY PLAN FOR THEIR VEHICLES WHICH INCLUDED THESE MODULES AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. VEHICLES WILL BE REPAIRED AT NO COST TO THE OWNER. OWNERS CAN CONTACT EITHER THEIR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER OR CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE AT 248-393-5300 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.
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.
Remedy: 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.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2008 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 2008 Ford Expedition reliable?
NHTSA has 146 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on record for the 2008 Ford Expedition. The most complained-about area is structure (22% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2008 Ford Expedition problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 65,000 miles or less.
Does the 2008 Ford Expedition have open recalls?
4 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.