2009 Ford Expedition recalls and problems

The 2009 Ford Expedition has 1 recall and 28 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is structure.

Pictured: a 2008 model; the 2009 may differ in details. Photo: 2008 Ford Expedition by Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

How the 2009 compares

Lowest

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 27 Expedition model years — 26th most.

1recalls

28complaints

2crashes

0fires

2injuries

62,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Exterior Lighting

Jun 24, 2009 · NHTSA campaign 09V232000 · 1,357 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Original NHTSA wording

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.

Risk: Delay or loss of brake stoplamp function May increase the risk of a crash.

Original NHTSA wording

DELAY OR LOSS OF BRAKE STOPLAMP FUNCTION MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will adjust the brake stoplamp switch free of charge. The recall began on July 6, 2009. Owners May contact Ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332 or www.ownerconnection.com.

Ford recall no. 09C09.owners May also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Unknown or other3

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2009 vs. other Ford Expedition years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2009. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2009 Ford Expedition have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2009 Ford Expedition, the latest from Jun 24, 2009 (exterior lighting). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Ford Expedition?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention structure (7), electrical system (5), power train (4). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.