NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 28 owner complaints for the 2009 Ford Expedition. Most complaints involve structure (7) and electrical system (5). The EPA rates it 16 mpg combined.
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.
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Complaints for each Expedition model year we’ve synced.
| Model year | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 868 |
| 1998 | 851 |
| 1999 | 970 |
| 2000 | 942 |
| 2001 | 609 |
| 2002 | 383 |
| 2003 | 655 |
| 2004 | 297 |
| 2005 | 315 |
| 2006 | 299 |
| 2007 | 215 |
| 2008 | 146 |
| 2009 | 28 |
| 2010 | 58 |
| 2011 | 71 |
| 2012 | 118 |
| 2013 | 92 |
| 2014 | 72 |
| 2015 | 164 |
| 2016 | 217 |
| 2017 | 358 |
| 2018 | 383 |
| 2019 | 521 |
| 2020 | 426 |
| 2021 | 241 |
| 2022 | 116 |
| 2023 | 65 |
| 2024 | 79 |
| 2025 | 38 |
| 2026 | 11 |
“TAMARA RECALL I WAS RECENTLY IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE MY VEHICLE WAS TOTALED! I WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 67 MPH AND HIT SOMETHING AT A DEAD STOP. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED.”
“AIR CONDITIONER AUTO CLIMATE CONTROL.FRONT BLOWER PERIODICALLY STOPS BLOWING.MAY NOT TURN ON WHEN VEHICLE STARTED OR STOP WHILE VEHICLE HAS BEEN RUNNING, NOTHING SPECIFIC TO RECREATE ISSUE.REAR BLOWER WORKS FINE.BEEN DIAGNOSED 3-4 TIMES WITH TWO DIFFERENT FORD REPAIR FACILITIES AND NOT ABLE TO IDENTIFY ISSUE CAUSE.VEHICLE UNDER AN EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN THAT COVERS ALL AIR CONDITIONER AND HEATER PARTS.SOME PARTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED.VERY FRUSTRATING BECAUSE EACH TIME VEHICLE IS TURNED IN ITS A FEW DAYS FOR THEM TO DO A DIAGNOSTIC AND MONITOR AND RETURN WITH NO RESULTS.I HAVE CYCLED THE VEHICLE OFF AND BACK ON, SOMETIMES THIS WILL ENGAGE BLOWER. OTHER TIMES I WILL TURN OFF CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM AND IT WILL ENGAGE BLOWER.PLENTY OF TIMES NEITHER OPTION WORKS.I CHANGE ALL SETTINGS TO INCLUDE MANUALLY CHANGING THE BLOWER SPEED AND AIR TEMPERATURE WHICH DOES NOT TURN BLOWER ON.DOES NOT MATTER WETHER VEHICLE IS STATIONARY OR IN MOTION, SPEED, DAY OR NIGHT, HOT OR COLD, THERE IS NO SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCE THAT CAUSES BLOWER TO STOP WORKING.”
“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 tires which have been balanced and rotated and the vehicle is still shaking at 60 + mpr. A while back in kept hearing a bird chirping noise but later found it that's due to drive shaft. Also of clunking going on under truck.”
Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.
| Version | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expedition 2WD FFV Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.4 L · Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 | 20 | 16 | $4,000 | 555 |
| Item | Miles | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | 5,000–10,000 mi | 6–12 months | Follow the oil-life monitor if fitted |
| Tire rotation | 5,000–7,500 mi | Every oil change | Check pressure monthly |
| Engine air filter | 15,000–30,000 mi | 1–2 years | Sooner in dusty areas |
| Cabin air filter | 15,000–25,000 mi | 1–2 years | |
| Brake fluid | — | 2–3 years | Absorbs moisture over time |
| Coolant | 60,000–100,000 mi | 5–10 years | Long-life coolants last longer |
| Spark plugs | 60,000–100,000 mi | — | Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end |
| 12V battery | — | 3–5 years | Heat shortens battery life |
1 safety recall as of Oct 28, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.
Owners filed 28 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are structure (7), electrical system (5), power train (4). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
The EPA rates the 2009 Ford Expedition at 16 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (1 version rated).