Is the 2007 Ford Expedition a bad year?
214 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine and transmission complaints are in line with other Expedition years.
Keep it
Engine and transmission complaints for the 2007 Ford Expedition are in line with other Expedition years.
The verdict moves with mileage: the same car reads differently at 30,000 and at 150,000 miles.
What 2007 Expedition owners report, by mileage
Each system owners named in five or more complaints, with the mileage range where the middle half of those complaints were filed. Read at 98,000 miles.
| SYSTEM | COMPLAINTS | MIDDLE HALF FILED AT | TYPICAL US REPAIR BILLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | 37 (17%) | 73k–125k miles · around this mileage | Fuel pump replacement $220–$1,500 · Fuel injector replacement (one injector) $300–$1,200 |
| Engine | 30 (14%) | 72k–125k miles · around this mileage | Valve cover gasket replacement $110–$500 · Timing chain replacement $1,000–$4,000 |
| Electrical system | 18 (8%) | 49k–130k miles · around this mileage | 12-volt battery replacement $100–$400 · Starter motor replacement $350–$1,200 |
| Visibility and wipers | 16 (7%) | 22k–99k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Speed control | 12 (6%) | 42k–101k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Stability control | 10 (5%) | 29k–115k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Air bags | 5 (2%) | 59k–129k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Brakes | 29 (14%) | 27k–78k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Tires | 29 (14%) | 18k–28k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 27 (13%) | 6k–76k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Body structure | 9 (4%) | 50k–94k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Traction control | 8 (4%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Steering | 5 (2%) | too few with a mileage | — |
Bills are typical US ranges from the sources named in the tool (J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, CarParts.com and others), printed only for systems that stand out or sit at or ahead of 98,000 miles. Not a quote.
What owners reported alongside their complaints
Of 214 complaints: 8 mention a crash · 5 mention a fire · 5 report an injury · 5 say the car was towed.
No complaints in the last 12 months; the newest was filed in Jul 2025.
Counts of what owners wrote in their complaints, not verified by anyone.
In owners' own words
I purchased a 2007 Ford expedition with a 5.4 triton engine in february 2008 that was still under warranty. The car started here lately to misfire and jump and stall.
My truck was purchased new and I have recently had more fuel gas waste quickly in the past year.
I have the 5.4 engine in my 2007 Ford expedition with only 70,000 miles which I purchased in 2007. I am now experiencing cam sensor problems, throttle body problems and need major repairs.
Unedited excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, chosen by mileage (nearest 98,000 miles), not by content. Unverified.
Recalls for the 2007 Ford Expedition: 2
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. 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.
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. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
A recall may cover only some cars of a model year; the campaign size counts every model and year it lists. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls: dealers fix open recalls free.
Service bulletins from Ford: 17
Repair instructions Ford sent its dealers for symptoms seen in the shop on the 2007 Ford Expedition. Ask a dealer or mechanic for a bulletin by its number.
Some vehicles may exhibit grinding/clicking/ratcheting noise from the front wheel area
Various vehicles equipped with a 4.6L, 5.4L, 6.8L modular 3 valve engine built on or before 8-Jan-2016 may exhibit symptoms that may include upper end engine…
Lincoln/ford: when driving from idle up to 1200 RPM, there may be an intermittent rattle noise coming from engine
Some vehicles may experience a delayed forward or reverse transmission engagement
NHTSA defect investigations: 1
Tire valve cracking
Neighbouring years
2006 Expedition: 299 complaints, consider selling · 2008 Expedition: 145 complaints, keep it.
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Questions
Is the 2007 Ford Expedition a bad year?
214 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine and transmission complaints are in line with other Expedition years. At 98,000 miles the tool says: Keep it.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Ford Expedition?
By owner complaints to NHTSA: fuel system (37), engine (30), electrical system (18), visibility and wipers (16), speed control (12).
How many recalls does the 2007 Ford Expedition have?
2 recall campaigns list this model year: Latches and locks (NHTSA 08V-058), Fuel system (NHTSA 08V-057). A recall may cover only some cars; check by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Method: counts of unverified owner complaints filed with NHTSA, compared only with other years of the same model (sales volumes are unknown, so no failure rate is computed). A system stands out at 40+ complaints and at least twice the model's quiet (lower-quartile) year, or twice the share across every vehicle of that model year. The mileage range is the 25th to 75th percentile of the mileages owners reported. Data received by NHTSA through November 5, 2026. Repair prices are typical US ranges from named sources, not quotes. Not a diagnosis and not financial advice. PulsCar is not affiliated with NHTSA. Check this car at your own mileage.