Complaints
452
per 10K Sold
39.6
US Sales
114,137
Crashes
22
Fires
6
Injuries
21
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2005 Ford Expedition Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#172 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:79,991 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:3
#261 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
Avg mileage:77,875 mi
Crash-related:2
#357 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:107,973 mi
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Ford Expedition.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 72 | 1 | 3 | 79,991 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 61 | 2 | — | 77,875 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 57 | — | 1 | 107,973 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 38 | — | — | 75,124 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 32 | — | 1 | 71,228 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 29 | — | — | 99,542 mi | |
| Fuel System | 20 | — | — | 245,094 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 13 | 1 | — | 43,775 mi | |
| Fuel System, Other | 9 | — | — | 67,977 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 9 | — | — | 99,308 mi | |
| Body Structure | 9 | — | — | 68,571 mi | |
| Brakes | 8 | — | — | 117,042 mi | |
| Airbags | 7 | 5 | — | 71,500 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 6 | — | — | 75,770 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 6 | — | — | 66,400 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 6 | 2 | — | 58,905 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 5 | — | — | 81,500 mi | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 5 | 1 | — | 35,702 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Electrical Faults
72
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
3
Avg Miles
79,991
Unintended Acceleration
61
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
77,875
Engine Problems
57
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
107,973
Engine & Cooling
38
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,124
Gasoline Fuel System
32
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
71,228
Transmission / Drivetrain
29
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
99,542
Fuel System
20
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
245,094
Automatic Transmission
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
43,775
Fuel System, Other
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
67,977
Steering Defects
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
99,308
Body Structure
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,571
Brakes
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
117,042
Airbags
7
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
71,500
Electronic Stability Control
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,770
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
66,400
Tire Defects
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
58,905
Structural Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
81,500
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
35,702
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel Pump
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Interior Lighting
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Side/Window
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2005 Ford Expedition — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2005 Ford Expedition reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2005 Ford Expedition has 452 NHTSA complaints, 22 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 72 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2005 Ford Expedition?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (72 complaints, avg 79,991 mi); Unintended Acceleration (61 complaints, avg 77,875 mi); Engine Problems (57 complaints, avg 107,973 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2005 Ford Expedition?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 90,581 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2005 Ford Expedition?
NHTSA complaints for the 2005 Ford Expedition include 22 crash-related reports, 6 fire reports, 21 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2005 Ford Expedition have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2005 Ford Expedition as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2005 Ford Expedition?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Ford Expedition reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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