Complaints
179
per 10K Sold
32.5
US Sales
55,123
Crashes
31
Fires
3
Injuries
23
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 2008 Ford Expedition Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#126 complaints
Body Structure
Avg mileage:73,185 mi
#219 complaints
Brakes
Avg mileage:87,040 mi
Crash-related:3
Fires:1
#313 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
Avg mileage:59,185 mi
Crash-related:6
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Ford Expedition.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Structure | 26 | — | — | 73,185 mi | |
| Brakes | 19 | 3 | 1 | 87,040 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 13 | 6 | 1 | 59,185 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 10 | 3 | — | 39,039 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 9 | — | — | 101,500 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 9 | 3 | — | 68,984 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 7 | — | — | 94,452 mi | |
| Fuel System | 7 | — | — | 92,069 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 7 | 2 | — | 29,467 mi | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 6 | 1 | — | 20,463 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 5 | — | — | 78,000 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 5 | — | — | 62,377 mi | |
| Airbags | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Abs Warning Light | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | — | — | — |
Body Structure
26
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
73,185
Brakes
19
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Avg Miles
87,040
Unintended Acceleration
13
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
1
Avg Miles
59,185
Hydraulic Brakes
10
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
39,039
Electrical Faults
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
101,500
Transmission / Drivetrain
9
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,984
Electronic Stability Control
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
94,452
Fuel System
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
92,069
Structural Problems
7
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
29,467
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
20,463
Engine Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,000
Suspension Failures
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
62,377
Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches / Locks
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Abs Warning Light
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Traction Control System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel Pump
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2008 Ford Expedition — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2008 Ford Expedition reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2008 Ford Expedition has 179 NHTSA complaints, 31 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Body Structure with 26 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2008 Ford Expedition?
Top reported problems: Body Structure (26 complaints, avg 73,185 mi); Brakes (19 complaints, avg 87,040 mi); Unintended Acceleration (13 complaints, avg 59,185 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 2008 Ford Expedition?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 69,815 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2008 Ford Expedition?
NHTSA complaints for the 2008 Ford Expedition include 31 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 23 injuries, and 2 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 2008 Ford Expedition have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2008 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 2008 Ford Expedition?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
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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