2007 Ford Expedition Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 27about this part
- Share
- 13%of 215 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 11,420miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 27 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2007 Ford Expedition, 13% of the 215 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 11,420 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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. As soon as I let off the brake, the vehicle rolled about another foot before stopping itself.”
NHTSA complaint #10330849, filed 2010-05, 32,000 miles“Engines lugs on take off, we were at the freeway several times and the vehicle would hesitate before moving. This has happened several times over the last 9 months took vehicle in and they could not find a problem. They said the ECM has the most current updates. The vehicle has only been driven a few times since aug. 13th, 2008. We are currently also have problems with the sunroof, waiting on Ford motor co. Regarding that issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10241973, filed 2008-09, 11,420 miles“Since purchasing the vehicle in october of 2006, the transmission seemed sluggish at stops when accelerating, I have taking the vehicle into a Ford dealership three or more times and now the transmission is still sluggish when moving from a stop. I took it back to a dealer and Ford service said that a memo said not to work on my transmission until the update for software is issued sometime in november. This is at least a month away and the vehicle is not safe for my wife and family to drive in. …”
NHTSA complaint #10206361, filed 2007-10, 3,526 miles“Vehicle often fails to move when on an incline, e.g., pulling boat out of water on launch ramp; backing vehicle up steep driveway. When the accelerator is depressed, engine does not respond and vehicle will not move. I have to turn engine off and after a few seconds, turn it on again before it will move. I have taken this vehicle to the dealer two or three times (unknown) and they have been unable to find problem and repair. I am now out of warranty and Ford refuses to handle this complaint. I have written to Ford and they do not care to respond.”
NHTSA complaint #10343576, filed 2010-07, 30,000 miles“We have a 2007 Ford Expedition with a remote electric start installed in the truck. When you remote start the vehicle then get into the vehicle with the keys out of the ignition you are able to put your foot on the brake pedal and move the gear shift to any position........... This has been witnessed by the Ford dealer who was shocked, but has told me its working the way it was designed........... If you test this,,,,,,, remote start the vehicle then sit in the drivers seat, put your foot on the pedal and move the shifter. …”
NHTSA complaint #10243595, filed 2008-09, 1 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10243490Sep 7, 2023When performing any transmission fluid changes or topoffs involving MERCON SP, MERCON LV has replaced all versions of MERCON SP and can be used going forward. Mixing MERCON LV…
- 10214754Jun 21, 2022Some 2003-2020 Expedition/Navigator and 2006-2020 F-150 (non-Raptor) vehicles equipped with 4WD may exhibit grinding/clicking/ratcheting noise from the front wheel area. This may…
- 10039053Mar 1, 2011Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration.
- 10039725Sep 2, 2010Ford: some expedition/navigator/f150 vehicles may have a delayed forward/reverse engagement with stored trouble codes.
- 10037098Sep 2, 2010Ford: some expedition, f-150, and navigator models may experience a delayed forward or reverse transmission engagement. Usually happens on cold start in cold climates.
- 10032614Apr 1, 2010Ford: some hybrid vehicles may exhibit an intermittent red triangle on and stop safely now message displayed on the message center, accompanied by a sudden rpm loss/no start with…
- 10028736May 1, 2009Ford: some vehicles may exhibit oil separation from the internal lube found in the unitized cartridge seal. Oil separation appears to be and is often misdiagnosed, as an axle…
- 10032228Oct 1, 2007Ford: various transmission shift quality symptoms- 6r75 transmission- temporary do not attempt to repair. When compared to other transmissions, some of the shift characteristics…
- 10022288Jul 25, 2007Harsh 1-2 and/or 2-1 shifts, tip-in hesitation or surge, and/or long engagement time.
- 10022755Jun 1, 20072007 expedition - pcm running change
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 13% |
| 2024 | 5 | 6% |
| 2023 | 11 | 17% |
| 2022 | 16 | 14% |
| 2021 | 113 | 47% |
| 2020 | 269 | 63% |
| 2019 | 224 | 43% |
| 2018 | 149 | 39% |
| 2017 | 51 | 14% |
| 2016 | 36 | 17% |
| 2015 | 29 | 18% |
| 2014 | 34 | 47% |
| 2013 | 43 | 47% |
| 2012 | 64 | 54% |
| 2011 | 21 | 30% |
| 2010 | 10 | 17% |
| 2009 | 4 | 14% |
| 2008 | 14 | 10% |
| 2007 | 27 | 13% |
| 2006 | 22 | 7% |
| 2005 | 44 | 14% |
| 2004 | 27 | 9% |
| 2003 | 50 | 8% |
| 2002 | 18 | 5% |
| 2001 | 40 | 7% |
| 2000 | 42 | 5% |
| 1999 | 67 | 7% |
| 1998 | 70 | 8% |
| 1997 | 76 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2007 Ford Expedition
37 complaintsBrakes
29 complaintsTires
29 complaintsEngine
21 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsElectronic stability control
10 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsAir bags
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Ford Expedition
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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