Avg. Price Paid:$12,751 - $20,434
Original MSRP: $29,245 - $42,645
MPG: 14 City / 20 Hwy
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Ford Expedition Recalls & Reliability

These scores and this review are from when the car was new.

Scorecard

Overall: 2007 Ford Expedition U.S. News Best Cars 8.8
Critics' Rating: 9.1
Performance: 8.2
Interior: 8.3
Safety: N/A
Reliability:
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Pros & Cons

  • Comfortable interior that seats nine
  • Flexible cargo and hauling capabilities
  • Large towing capacity
  • Rolled-back price makes the 2007 a bargain in the large SUV segment
  • Limited rear visibility with no rearview camera
  • Mediocre handling

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Review Last Updated: 5/5/08

Recalls

There have been 2 safety recalls issued from NHTSA.

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCHRecall Date: 02/04/2008
  • Consequence: 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.
  • NHTSA Campaign ID: 08V058000
  • Potential Number of Units Affected: 123632
  • Summary: FORD IS RECALLING 123,632 MY 2007-2008 EXPEDITION AND LINCOLN NAVIGATOR VEHICLES. 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. THE HANDLE MAY BE LOOSE CAUSING A RATTLE OR NOISE AND THE HANDLE MAY NOT RETURN TO THE FULLY CLOSED POSITION. THIS CONDITION MAY ALSO PROVIDE A DELAYED RESISTANCE WHEN ACTUATING THE HANDLE PRIOR TO OPENING THE DOOR.
  • Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INTERIOR HANDLE SPRING ON ALL SIDE DOORS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
  • Notes: FORD RECALL NO. 08S03. CUSTOMERS 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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAILRecall Date: 02/04/2008
  • Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
  • NHTSA Campaign ID: 08V057000
  • Potential Number of Units Affected: 57199
  • Summary: FORD IS RECALLING 57,199 MY 2006-2007 E-150, E-250, E-350, AND MY 2007 EXPEDITION AND LINCOLN NAVIGATOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L ENGINES. 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.
  • Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RAIL ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
  • Notes: FORD RECALL NO. 08S02. CUSTOMERS 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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Reliability

Our reliability score is based on the J.D. Power and Associates Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) rating or, if unavailable, the J.D. Power Predicted Reliability rating.

Dependability Ratings1 2007
Overall Dependability
Powertrain Dependability
Feature & Accessory Dependability
Body & Interior Dependability

1These scores come from consumer ratings of their vehicles after three years of ownership.

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Warranty

he Expedition offers a basic bumper-to-bumper warranty for the first three years or 36,000 miles. 

In its review, NewCars.com explains that the 2007 Ford Expedition's basic warranty is not as long as some of its competitors, but "the difference isn't too significant." Expedition drivers also receive a powertrain and safety system warranty for five years or 60,000 miles and a corrosion perforation protection warranty for five years, regardless of miles.

Automobile Magazine notes that the Expedition "has a good service record." To Automotive.com, Ford vehicles "continue to have an outstanding reputation for utility, reliability and durability."

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