2009 Ford Expedition problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility (3) · Structure:body (3) · Service Brakes (3)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
20 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (33)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-02-24 · SSM 54601 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford and lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the master code. unlike the integrated wired keypad, the accessory wireless keypad master code cannot be retrieved from the
Wheels 2024-07-24 · TSB 24-2188 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this article supersedes tsb 22-2219 to update the parts list and service procedure to clarify applicable steps by vehicle application. some 2003-2020 expedition/navigator and 2006-2020 f-150 (non-raptor) vehicles equipped with 4wd may exhibit grinding/clicking/ratcheting noise from the front wheel a
Equipment 2024-04-24 · SSM 52476 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
all accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. if the accessory keypad was factory installed, this card will be placed in the glove box and should be handed to the vehicle s owner during initial delivery. unlike the integrated (wired) factory keypad,
Structure 2023-04-04 · SSM 51536 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
for 2000-2024 ford and lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. it is also not recommended to order a replacement module using a vehicle identification number (vin) from a different vehicle. most modules on these affe
Power Train 2022-06-21 · TSB 22-2219 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2003-2020 expedition/navigator and 2006-2020 f-150 (non-raptor) vehicles equipped with 4wd may exhibit grinding/clicking/ratcheting noise from the front wheel area. this may be due to partial engagement of the integrated wheel ends (iwe). to correct this condition, follow the service procedure
Wheels 2020-10-16 · TSB 20-2307 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2003-2020 expedition/navigator and 2006-2020 f-150 vehicles equipped with tod transfer cases may exhibit grinding/clicking/ratcheting noise from the front wheel area. this may be due to partial engagement of the integrated wheel ends (iwe). to correct this condition, follow the service procedur
Showing the 6 most recent of 33 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-11-06 · Power Train“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 v…”
2021-10-31 · Engine“i think too much exhaust gas comes inside…”
2020-06-03 · Service Brakes · 258,000 mi“the abs light stays on and the vehicle wobbles when stopping. the brakes look fine and the rotors appear to be good. *tr…”
2019-06-12 · Unknown Or Other“my vehicle has been in jerry's ford in alexandria, va for over 2 weeks this time. over a month all together over the last 3 months. i can't get them to give me a similar vehicle as loaner or tell me when my car will be fixed. i can't get a manager from ford to call me back.…”
2019-04-25 · Power Train · 20 mi“while iam driving my 2009 expedition on a highway its going to a limp mode means vechle automaticity lose power and go down to 20 miles per hour. 18 wheeler almost rear end me other day . this a safety hazard for me other drivers on the road. called town east ford in mesquite and talked to chat in service department and he said there is no recal…”
2019-03-03 · Power Train · 118,000 mi“rear and front differential leaks caused expensive fixes. fuel issue is that the sensor doesn't work correctly in very cold weather and constantly shows zero miles to empty on information panel. caused us to fun out of fuel on a few occasions. on the fuel this happens in motion, the differential was caught on a tune up and fixed at that time.…”
2018-06-12 · Suspension · 169,000 mi“lower retaining bolt between strut and wheel hub has failed causing head of bolt to shear off (see photos) on front passenger side suspension assembly. bolt head was found lying in driveway and sheared bolt was found on inspection of vehicle. vehicle may have been in motion at low speed or stationary at time of failure. appears to be material fai…”
2017-11-06 · Structure:body · 110,000 mi · 💥 crash“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.…”
2016-08-07 · Unknown Or Other · 80,585 mi“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 …”
2016-07-04 · Structure:body“paint not adhering to rear tailgate. door appears to be aluminum and not prepared properly. faulty workmanship by ford motor company. there needs to class action taken against ford.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.