2007 Ford Expedition Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 6%of 215 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 36,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2007 Ford Expedition, 6% of the 215 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a 2007 Ford Expedition el . I lease a 4000 sq. Ft. Garage where I'm working to open my own dealership. On the morning of february 18, 2010 around 3am the Expedition caught on fire all by itself. It started on the engine and worked its way back until the firefighters arrived and were able to put it down in a timely manner. The Expedition is a total loss. The 2008 f350 crewcab dually I had parked next to it had some damage to the driver side and also extensive damage to the ceiling and insulation of the building. …”
NHTSA complaint #10312258, filed 2010-02, 37,108 miles“Throttle stuck wide open, power exceeded brakes ability to stop. Released by violently pressing accelerator repeatedly. Vehicle equipped with adjustable brake/gas pedals. Determined occurs when pedals are set in the lowest most position. There was no carpet or floor mat interference!! Can duplicate at will.”
NHTSA complaint #10504959, filed 2013-03, 85,000 miles“I have a 2007 Ford Expedition will start up in the morning and be fine until it warms up then it will stall out in the middle of the road or at stop sighs or lights these motors are know to have problems from factory it is my only car I have to go to college I need help resolving this issue”
NHTSA complaint #11353270, filed 2020-09“The contact owns a 2007 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked at his residence, the vehicle caught on fire. A fire report was filed. The vehicle was not moved or repaired. The vehicle was not diagnosed regarding the failure, but the contact heard that it may have been a vehicles speed control failure. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure and current mileage was 36,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10407501, filed 2011-06, 36,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Ford Expedition. While driving 70 MPH, the contact attempted to depress the brake pedal, but instead he depressed both the brake and accelerator pedals. He pulled to the shoulder of the road, but the vehicle would not decelerate. The dealer stated that there was a failure, but no remedy. The current and failure mileages were 7,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10205976, filed 2007-10, 7,000 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 9% |
| 2025 | 2 | 5% |
| 2024 | 8 | 10% |
| 2023 | 6 | 9% |
| 2022 | 8 | 7% |
| 2021 | 10 | 4% |
| 2020 | 15 | 4% |
| 2019 | 14 | 3% |
| 2018 | 15 | 4% |
| 2017 | 21 | 6% |
| 2016 | 20 | 9% |
| 2015 | 15 | 9% |
| 2014 | 4 | 6% |
| 2013 | 7 | 8% |
| 2012 | 18 | 15% |
| 2011 | 7 | 10% |
| 2010 | 3 | 5% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 13 | 9% |
| 2007 | 12 | 6% |
| 2006 | 29 | 10% |
| 2005 | 66 | 21% |
| 2004 | 21 | 7% |
| 2003 | 20 | 3% |
| 2002 | 58 | 17% |
| 2001 | 101 | 17% |
| 2000 | 124 | 14% |
| 1999 | 59 | 6% |
| 1998 | 78 | 9% |
| 1997 | 79 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2007 Ford Expedition
37 complaintsBrakes
29 complaintsTires
29 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
27 complaintsEngine
21 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 complaintsOther or unknown
14 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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