2008 Ford Expedition Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 5%of 146 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2008 Ford Expedition, 5% of the 146 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,000 miles.
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.
“When driving during normal dry weather the traction control randomly comes on when it shouldn't and has caused the brakes to fail and the vehicle not stopping when the brakes are pressed. I have have owned the vehicle only 7 weeks and have had this issue with the brakes occur on 3 occasions. Luckily, 2 of the times I was in a rural area but the 3rd time I was on a busy city street and ran through a red light narrowly missing having an accident. Each time this has occurred my speed was below 45mph. I did some research on this issue and found several blogs online of people with the same problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #11351412, filed 2020-08, 161,240 miles“I purchased a 2008 Ford Expedition in dec 07. In oct 08 when my wife applied the brakes at approx 40 MPH the traction control light came on, the ABS took over, and the steering wheel began to shake violently and the vehicle was extremely hard for my wife to stop and she rolled past the stop sign and was almost hit by another vehicle. The vehicle was returned to the dealer for the repair. This has happened a total of four times, three times it has been to the dealer for the same problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10257038, filed 2009-01, 9,000 miles“Start out driving, then emergency brake, ABS, and skid control warning lights all come on. Also says, check brake system. This appears to be a very common problem with this vehicle Ford really needs to take care of this.”
NHTSA complaint #11245006, filed 2019-08, 295,135 miles“Driving at approx 35 MPH on dry pavement. I approached a 2 way intersection with one stop sign. Traction control light illuminated and vehicle would not stop. Brakes were pumped multiple times with no change. Vehicle went through stop sign and off the road eventually coming to a stop naturally without the assistance of the brakes. Vehicle was placed in park and traction control light went off. Brakes were then pressed again and brake pressure was felt. If a vehicle would have been coming though the intersection a serious crash could have occurred.”
NHTSA complaint #10448940, filed 2012-02, 73,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Ford Expedition el. The contact was traveling 20 MPH when the vehicle failed to stop when the brakes were depressed. The stability control warning light was illuminated during the failure. The failure and current mileages were 54,000. Updated 07/02/12 the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired by a local Ford dealer on june 25th. The steering angle sensor which generated the steel wheel position data input for the roll stability control system was identified as faulty . It appeared, the roll stability control system malfunctioned and disabled the brakes. …”
NHTSA complaint #10462277, filed 2012-06, 54,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10026363Oct 22, 2008Ford/lincoln: stability/traction control indicator; sliding car icon: on or flashing; dtc c1996 or sensitive esc/rsc activation no codes. Affect some 2007-2008 expeditions and…
Electronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 2 | 3% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 7 | 5% |
| 2007 | 10 | 5% |
| 2006 | 5 | 2% |
| 2005 | 6 | 2% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 4 | 1% |
| 2001 | 3 | 1% |
| 2000 | 2 | 0% |
| 1997 | 2 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2008 Ford Expedition
34 complaintsBrakes
33 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsEquipment
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Ford Expedition
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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