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2007 Ford Expedition Recalls, Problems & Maintenance

The 2007 Ford Expedition has no open NHTSA recalls. Owners report 7 recurring issue clusters, led by “TPMS valve stem cracking and air loss.” Ford uses the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor (IOLM) to determine when oil changes are due based on actual driving load — not just mileage. Ford's published cap is 10,000 miles or 1 year, whichever comes first. The schedule below reflects Ford's Normal service intervals; F-Series trucks and Super Duty have additional towing-specific items.

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No open recalls on file. NHTSA lists no unrepaired safety recalls for this year, make and model. A recall can be issued at any time, and a specific car can still have one open — check yours by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Known issues & problems for this vehicle

What drivers and federal regulators have officially reported about the 2007 Ford Expedition.

Reported to NHTSA

TPMS valve stem cracking and air loss

TIRES

20 NHTSA complaints · 2008-06 → 2009-10

“NHTSA SAID THAT THERE IS NOT A SAFTY CONCERN THAT THE VALVE STEMS ON CERTIN FORD CARS ARE SPLITTING. THEY HAVE CLOSED THE INVESTIGATION APRIL 9, 2009. THAT'S GREAT, EXCEPT THAT ON APRIL 11, 2009 ONE OF OUR VALVE STEMS BLOW OUT WHILE WE WERE DRIVING ON A MOUNTAIN HIGHWAY”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10276483
“I HAVE EXPERIENCE 3 VALVE STEM FAILURES ON CONTINENTAL CONTITRAC TR TIRES; MODEL P265/70R17 113S ON A 2007 FORD EXPEDITION . THE VALVE STEMS APPARENTLY ARE THE CHINESE MODEL TR-414 STEMS THAT HAVE BEEN DISCUSSED IN SEVERAL AUTOMOTIVE NEWSPAPER COLUMNS”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10273253
“AIR VALVE STEMS ARE BREAKING ON ALL 4 TIRES, I KEEP LOSING AIR PRESSURE AND FORD SAYS THEY WONT COMPENSATE---I ONLY HAVE 7,000 MI”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10251724

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5.4L spark plug breakage on removal

ENGINE

7 NHTSA complaints · 2010-08 → 2021-02

“2007 FORD EXPEDITION. BEGAN TO SPIT AND SPUTTER GOING 45MPH. ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10683769
“DEALER WANTS $800 TO CHANGE SPARK PLUGS AS THEY WILL BREAK OFF IN ENGINE. BECAUSE A DIS SIMILAR METAL WAS USED”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10452155
“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”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11055238

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Vehicle rolls after being shifted into park

POWER TRAIN

4 NHTSA complaints · 2007-12 → 2010-08

“2007 EXPEDITION 2 WD 5.4 6SPD. AUTO PARK LOCK DEVICE WAS NOT WORKING. CAR COULD BE SHIFTED FROM PARK WITHOUT KEYS OR APPLYING THE BRAKE”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10352876
“VEHICLE LEFT PARKED ON FLAT SURFACE, I GOT BACK IN AFTER IT HAD BEEN PARKED FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES.. AS SOON AS I GOT IN, THE VEHICLE STARTED ROLLING FORWARD. I IMMEDIATELY APPLIED THE BRAKE AND CHECKED THAT THE SHIFTER WAS FULLY IN "PARK", WHICH IT WAS”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10330849
“ON TWO OCCASIONS IN THE LAST MONTH, THE VEHICLE WHILE IN PARK AND THE KEYS OUT OF THE IGNITION, THE VEHICLE ON ITS OWN ROLLED BACKWARDS AT LEAST 20 FEET”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10211560

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Power window regulator failure

VISIBILITY

6 NHTSA complaints · 2010-08 → 2011-11

“2 FRONT WINDOW REGULATORS WENT OUT 1 WEEK APART IN AUG OF 2011. THE BACK ONES ARE STARTING TO HAVE PROBLEMS AS WELL”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10426683
“WINDOW REGULATORS FAILED ON FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES WITHIN TWO WEEKS OF EACH OTHER”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10375528
“I HAVE HAD MULTIPLE POWER WINDOW FAILURES ON MY 2007 FORD EXPEDITION. THE FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE WINDOWS WILL NOT OPERATE DUE TO FAILED REGULATORS. THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW HAS NOW FAILED TWICE”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10355471

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Traction control light with braking shudder

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

5 NHTSA complaints · 2010-03 → 2014-02

“WHILE DRIVING THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT WILL COME ON..CAUSING THE CAR TO SHUTTER AND SHAKE, WHILE THIS IS HAPPENING, IT IS LIKE THE BRAKES DO NOT WORK”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10563002
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATED, CAUSING THE BRAKES TO MALFUNCTION. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD SHUTTER ABNORMALLY, CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO SURGE”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10430499
“ROAD CONDITIONS-WET; OUTSIDE TEMP.-46DEG. (MARCH 23, 2010 MILEAGE AT INCIDENT OCCURANCE - 68659) UPON DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT(RSC) WILL SUDDEN APPEAR ALTERNATING WITH A WRENCH WARNING LIGHT, WHICH THEN DISABLES THE ABILITY TO ACCELERATE (EVEN WITH”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10321582

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Fuel pump wiring failure causing stalling or no-start

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

27 NHTSA complaints · 2011-07 → 2023-02

“THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. AFTER DIAGNOSIS WE FOUND THE FUEL PUMP WHICH IN LOCATED INSIDE THE FUEL TANK HAD BURNED AND MELTED AT THE WIRE CONNECTORS. HAD THE FUEL BEEN LOWER AND THE WIRES EXPOSED THE FUMES WOULD HAVE EXPLODED”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10992986
“BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY, THE TRUCK DIED AND WOULD NOT RESTART. I HAD IT TOWED TO MY MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD THE FUEL PUMP WAS BAD”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10537105
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10956022

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Brake pedal travel to floor and booster failure

SERVICE BRAKES

14 NHTSA complaints · 2009-02 → 2024-11

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AND TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND IMMEDIATELY WITHOUT WARNING”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10567863
“DEFECTIVE BRAKE BOOSTER. HAS THERE BEEN ANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10453254
“Symptom was low brake pedal or “soft brakes” due to the brake booster pushrod not being turned out to appropriate length requiring to adjust the brake booster pushrod length”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11627133

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Issues on other model years

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI). Complaint data refreshed Sep 20, 2026. Investigation data refreshed Sep 20, 2026.

We display NHTSA's record with attribution; we don't editorialize on what these complaints mean for any specific vehicle.

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Essential maintenance

Critical for safety and preventing major damage

Engine Oil & Filter

Every 7,500 mi

Replace synthetic-blend or full-synthetic Motorcraft oil per the IOLM, or every 7,500-10,000 miles. EcoBoost engines require full synthetic; Coyote 5.0L V8 specifies SAE 5W-30.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$120–$160

Shop

~$85–$115

DIY

~$25–$55

Full synthetic costs more than conventional. 5-quart 0W-20 + filter is the typical bill.

Tire Rotation

Every 10,000 mi

Rotate tires every 10,000 miles, or with every other oil change. F-150 4x4 owners should rotate every 5,000-7,500 miles to even out drivetrain bias wear.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$85

Shop

~$60

DIY

Free

Often free at the shop where you bought the tires — worth asking before paying.

Brake Inspection

Every 10,000 mi

Inspect brake pads, rotors, and brake fluid level every 10,000 miles. Front pads on F-150 and Explorer typically last 40,000-60,000 miles.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$85

Shop

~$60

DIY

Free

Most shops do this free as a courtesy with any service. Don't pay separately if you can avoid it.

Brake Fluid

Every 45,000 mi

Ford specifies brake fluid replacement on an inspection basis, but moisture testing every 3 years is recommended. Replace if reading exceeds 3% water content.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$180–$200

Shop

~$125–$140

DIY

~$10–$25

DOT 3 or 4 — match the cap. Vacuum bleeders make this a one-person DIY.

Important maintenance

Keeps your vehicle running smoothly and efficiently

Engine Air Filter

Every 30,000 mi

Replace the engine air filter every 30,000 miles. EcoBoost turbocharged engines are sensitive to airflow restriction — don't extend.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$60–$95

Shop

~$45–$70

DIY

~$15–$40

5-minute job on most cars; the airbox lid usually has clips, no tools needed.

Automatic Transmission Fluid

Every 150,000 mi

Ford 6R80, 10R80, and 8F transmissions use Mercon LV fluid rated 150,000 miles under normal service. Severe service (towing, plowing) drops this to 60,000 miles.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$330–$500

Shop

~$235–$355

DIY

~$60–$180

Some sealed transmissions have no dipstick — fill is precise and best left to a shop. Many drivers can still DIY drain-and-fill.

Transfer Case Fluid (4WD models)

Every 60,000 mi

On 4x4 models, replace transfer case fluid every 60,000 miles. Use Motorcraft XL-12 — do not substitute generic transfer case fluid.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$105–$140

Shop

~$75–$100

DIY

~$15–$40

AWD/4WD vehicles only. Easy drain-and-fill on most platforms.

Rear Differential Fluid

Every 100,000 mi

F-Series and Expedition: replace rear axle fluid every 100,000 miles, or 50,000 miles if towing. Limited-slip rear ends require friction-modifier additive.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$150–$195

Shop

~$105–$135

DIY

~$20–$50

Drain plug + fill plug — straightforward DIY. AWD vehicles have two; budget for both.

Spark Plugs

Every 100,000 mi

Iridium spark plugs on Coyote 5.0L, EcoBoost 2.7L/3.5L, and 2.3L are rated 100,000 miles. EcoBoost engines: never exceed the interval — gap erosion causes coil failure.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$285–$390

Shop

~$200–$275

DIY

~$25–$100

Iridium plugs cost more but last 100k+ miles. V6/V8 access varies wildly — some are tough.

Engine Coolant

Every 50,000 mi

Motorcraft Orange (Dex-Cool compatible) coolant: first change at 100,000 miles, then every 50,000. Older trucks with Yellow Motorcraft coolant: 50,000 miles throughout.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$285–$330

Shop

~$200–$235

DIY

~$25–$60

Use the manufacturer-specified coolant — wrong color/chemistry can damage the cooling system.

Recommended maintenance

Extends the life of your vehicle and improves comfort

Cabin Air Filter

Every 20,000 mi

Replace the cabin air filter every 20,000 miles. On F-150, located behind the glove box; on Escape and Explorer, accessed from the passenger footwell.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$60–$95

Shop

~$45–$70

DIY

~$15–$40

Usually behind the glovebox. Shops charge labor for a 10-minute job — easy DIY win.

Fatal crash history & reported problems

Occupant deaths in fatal crashes (FARS)

55 crashes 1990–2024

How the 55 occupant deaths break down

32

driver deaths

23

passenger deaths

55

occupant deaths

Crash years covered: 1990–2024 This model year first appears in 2007 crashes. Older models have had more years on the road to appear in these crashes, so a higher count here does not by itself mean a vehicle is less safe.

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road. How to read this number

FARS 2024 data is an annual report file. NHTSA revises these records when the final file is published, so this count can change.

Why we show driver deaths too

Every vehicle has exactly one driver seat, so driver deaths line up fairly when you compare one model to another. Occupant deaths include passengers, so a three row SUV can show a higher number than a two seat car simply because it carries more people.

Both figures are plain counts, not rates. A rate would need to know how many of each vehicle are on the road, and that registration data is not public, so we do not publish rates or scores of any kind.

IIHS publishes driver death rates using this same driver only idea, paired with a registered vehicle years denominator we do not have. Their rates and these counts answer different questions, so do not read either number here as a safety rating.

Owner-reported problem signals

Separate from the federal fatality data above: complaints owners filed with NHTSA about this year and model. These are reports of problems, unverified, and are counted here only as signals.

8

complaints mentioning a crash

5

complaints mentioning a fire

Reviewed known issues for this vehicle

Typical U.S. ranges. Actual quotes vary by shop, parts choice, and vehicle condition.

How we estimate: Dealer = OEM parts × 1.4 + labor × $165/hr. Shop = parts + labor × $115/hr. DIY = parts only.

This maintenance schedule for the 2007 Ford Expedition reflects Ford's published service intervals and the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor system. Your actual service needs may vary based on driving conditions, climate, and vehicle usage. Always consult your owner's manual for model-specific recommendations.

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