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Ford Expedition 2008 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2008 Ford Expedition: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

146Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
3Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
1Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
34Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Brakes35 complaints

35 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure34 complaints

34 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages4 complaints

4 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 08V058000.

Tires4 complaints

4 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 08V166000.

Air Bags4 complaints

4 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 07V541000.

Equipment4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

07V541000Reported November 21, 2007 - 45 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on November 21, 2007. The campaign covers an estimated 45 vehicles across all affected models.

08V058000Reported February 5, 2008 - 123,632 vehicles potentially affected

Latches, Locks and Linkages. Recall covering the latches, locks and linkages system, reported to NHTSA on February 5, 2008. The campaign covers an estimated 123,632 vehicles across all affected models.

08V166000Reported April 11, 2008 - 158 vehicles potentially affected

Tires. Recall covering the tires system, reported to NHTSA on April 11, 2008. The campaign covers an estimated 158 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

PE08060Opened October 14, 2008 - Closed April 9, 2009

TIRE VALVE CRACKING. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20072
20087
20098
201019
201114
201215
20137
201414
201514
201611
20173
20187
201911
20205
20211
20224
20231
20252
20261
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.