Major Problems with 2008 Ford Expedition Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2008 Ford Expedition

2008 Ford Expedition VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Victims: 4 Mileage: 11000 miles

2008 Ford Expedition SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Victims: 4

2008 Ford Expedition TIRES Victims: 3 Mileage: 72000 miles

Browse 2008 Ford Expedition complaints by category

Problems with BODY, SERVICE BRAKES and VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Ford Expedition owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
BODY > STRUCTURE i have a 2008 ford expedition that has paint corrosion around the front hood latch. i had an estimate done...	26 ~ 61926 miles
SERVICE BRAKES tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford expedition. the contact stated that the anti-lock brake system (abs) activated without warning...	15 ~ 78470 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL experienced problem with power windows failing to operate whenever vehicle was in direct sunlight ( 90 degree or more) with...	13 ~ 54633 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford expedition. while driving 10 mph the brake pedal extended to the floor when the...	10 ~ 23423 miles
POWER TRAIN on 2 separate events my ford expedition rolled down the driveway when it was in parked with foot brake engaged....	9 ~ 53654 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM power rear hatch failure - after opening rear door it would immediately come back down with the motor. if someone...	7 ~ 101500 miles
STRUCTURE i purchased a black 2008 ford expedition 14 months ago from courtesy ford in altoona pa for 40 000 cash....	7 ~ 12629 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER my truck was on and in park with emergency brakes engaged. no hill. i was on flat surface( my driveway).truck	6 ~ 49564 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY experienced problem with power windows failing to operate whenever vehicle was in direct sunlight ( 90 degree or more) with...	6 ~ 10207 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL i purchased a 2008 ford expedition in dec 07. in oct 08 when my wife applied the brakes at approx...	6 ~ 83321 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM while driving my expedition el on the highway and rounding a curve at 65 mph the engine died without any...	5 ~ 92069 miles
ENGINE at the start of the engine there is a tickling noise that does not disappear until after the first gear...	5 ~ 46800 miles
SUSPENSION information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia) 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) 2008 ford expedition el limited 4 x...	5 ~ 62377 miles
AIR BAGS tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford expedition. the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. the vehicle...	3 ~ 130494 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford expedition. the contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph the engine suddenly stalled....	3 ~ 31128 miles
TIRES driving down interstate going approximately 65 mph when we felt a strong vibration coming from the rear of the automobile...	3 ~ 49667 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford expedition. ever since the vehicle was purchased the transmission has experienced difficulty shifting from...	3 ~ 10678 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES my wife reached down to pick up a toy our granddaughter had dropped. wind blew car door closed and retractable	3 ~ 40667 miles
STEERING we purchased this 2008 expedition last fall with the intension of towing a trailer across country because they came with...	2 ~ 45396 miles
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM 2008 ford expedition el i have been having an issue with my anti-lock braking system since i purchased my vehicle....	2 ~ 27500 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT power rear hatch failure - after opening rear door it would immediately come back down with the motor. if someone...	2 ~ 24500 miles
EQUIPMENT while driving across the arizona desert in 104 degree temperatures my air conditioner stopped working entirely. it would not blow...	2 ~ 6300 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER my vehicle was parked in my home driveway for at least 20 hours without being driven in the extreme michigan...	2 ~ 150500 miles
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford expedition. while driving at an unknown speed the traction control light illuminated by itself....	2 ~ 23494 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford expedition. while driving 15 mph the driver's door suddenly opened. the contact had...	1 ~ 178000 miles
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford expedition. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 the brake pedal...	1 ~ 90000 miles
LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS > WHEELS the mechanic at merchant tire kingdom noted that at least 15 of my lug nuts needed to replaced because they...	1 ~ 120000 miles
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY the mechanic at merchant tire kingdom noted that at least 15 of my lug nuts needed to replaced because they...	1 ~ 120000 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE while driving my expedition el on the highway and rounding a curve at 65 mph the engine died without any...	1 ~ 65000 miles
PARKING BRAKE tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford expedition. the contact stated that the emergency brake indicator illuminated. the vehicle was...	1 ~ 100000 miles
SEATS about 2 - 2 1/2 years ago we laid are middle seat down in the middle row of are expedition...	1 ~ 58500 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford expedition equipped with hankook tire line dynapro a/s tire size p265/70/r18. the contact...	1 ~ 76000 miles
VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford expedition. the contact stated that while driving 65 mph he heard a loud...	1 ~ 30000 miles
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR driver first noticed the smell of burning brakes when coming to a stop after exiting the highway all at low...	1 ~ 32000 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford expedition. the contact stated that after dispensing fuel into the fuel tank to the...	1 ~ 49000 miles
SEAT BELTS traveling at 55mph going east-a truck with trailer was traveling west carrying those large round hay bales one of the...	1 ~ 46000 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS traveling at 55mph going east-a truck with trailer was traveling west carrying those large round hay bales one of the...	1 ~ 46000 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER the "check engine light" has come on 6 times since my 2008 ford expedition limited was purchased in february 2008...	1 ~ 34188 miles
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN 1.) we bought the vehicle early in 2009 but never had a reason to use the 4wd. the first time...	1 ~ 39800 miles
FLOOR SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford expedition. while parked for ten minutes the vehicle rolled backwards and crashed into...	1 ~ 47000 miles
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES there is a tpms fault due to cellular phone or cellular phone charger use. ford motor company has issued a	1 ~ 21000 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford expedition. the contact took his vehicle to the dealer to have the abs warning...	1 ~ 3000 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE my wife reached down to pick up a toy our granddaughter had dropped. wind blew car door closed and retractable	1
HEAD RESTRAINT > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford expedition. the second row seat's headrests in the upright position have the foam facing...	1 ~ 237 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT a/c leaking water. a/c evaporator coil housing box to condensate and leak water on and under the passenger side floorboard...	1

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