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Ford ExpeditionModel year report

2009 Ford Expedition Problems

Compared with other Ford Expedition years

Fewer complaints than typical for this model

0/100 0.2× a typical year · 50 = typical

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
28filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
61,000miles, 20 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
16 mpgcombined, 5.4L 8-cyl · flex-fuel RWD · 14 city / 20 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2009 Ford Expedition (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 28 consumer complaints for the 2009 Ford Expedition. The part named most often is body and structure, with 7 complaints (25% of the total), followed by electrical system (5) and brakes (4). 20 of the complaints include a mileage, and 35% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 61,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 2 an injury, 1 a death, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 33 technical service bulletins for this model year. Body and structure complaints overlap with 5 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 9 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 15 Ford Expedition model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 0 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (fewer complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Electronic stability control (1), Exterior lighting (1), Steering (1), Suspension (1), Vehicle speed control (1).

Example complaints

Body and structure: “I was driving in a school zone when a vehicle ran a yield sign and hit me on the drivers side front. My airbags didn't deploy. The impact pushed me through a fence and into a residential yard. I hit my head on the window and the handle that was molded into the drivers side windshield. The left side of my body took the impact and I was wearing my seatbelt. I suffered a tbi and have been unable to work, drive, and function for a year.”

NHTSA complaint #10632581, filed 2014-09, 59,644 miles

Electrical system: “The brake sensor has malfunctioned and I am not able to take the vehicle out of park. If I depressed the brake pedal multiple times, it will finally sense the brakes and let me drive. Also, sometimes during driving the brake lights will not illuminate when pressed. Ford has issued a recall for this problem based on the date of manufacture. However, my model was not included as it was build 6 months prior to the timeframe outlined by Ford. Clearly the recall needs to be expanded since the problem is occurring in a wider timeframe than was determined by Ford.”

NHTSA complaint #10701106, filed 2015-03, 65,500 miles

Brakes: “The hydralic controller went out after getting the brakes repaired by the dealer. Their was no warning that the pump had gone out. This allowed the brakes to fail making the car a hazard on the road. I was informed by the Ford service technician there was not a warning light of failure, way to check it, and the part was not suppose to fail. This causing a extremely dangerous situation when it goes out. I have got the old part which cost over $1000.00.”

NHTSA complaint #10509905, filed 2013-04, 62,000 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “While iam driving my 2009 Expedition on a highway its going to a limp mode means vechle automaticity lose power and go down to 20 miles per hour. 18 wheeler almost rear end me other day . This a safety hazard for me other drivers on the road. Called town east Ford in mesquite and talked to chat in service department and he said there is no recall. I feel like this known issue should be on a recall.”

NHTSA complaint #11203674, filed 2019-04, 20 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

35% of the 20 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 45,000 and 80,585 miles.

20%0–105%10–2510%25–5035%50–755%75–10010%100–15015%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (20 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 61,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2009 Ford Expedition. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Expedition · extended 4 dr w/sab AWD/2WDnot rated5 / 5——4 · 19.8% risk
Expedition · sedan (side air bags) AWD/2WDnot rated5 / 5——4 · 19.8% risk

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2009 Ford Expedition version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Expedition 2WD FFV5.4L 8-cyl · flex-fuel6-speed automatic142016$4,200

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2009 Ford Expedition → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 33 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 33 bulletins →

Other model years of the Ford Expedition

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2026118002519—Too new
2025387,3006519Too new to compareToo new
20247915,2637519Too new to compareToo new
20236538,000851970 · MoreToo new
202211730,0001251975 · MoreRising
202124243,00012519100 · MoreRising
202042763,00018519100 · MoreRising
201952673,0001152083 · MoreRising
201838355,8681452085 · MoreRising
201735877,276451867 · MoreRising
201621766,760351852 · TypicalStable
201516468,000351846 · TypicalRising
20147290,00004160 · FewerRising
20139290,25004160 · FewerStable
201211882,000341614 · FewerStable
20117155,0000—160 · FewerFalling
20105852,8130—160 · FewerFalling
20092861,0001—160 · FewerFalling
200814662,0003—1448 · TypicalFalling
200721561,0002—15Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200629980,0002—14Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200531574,9400—14Not compared (before 2008)Rising
200429776,0000—15Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200361579,8501—14Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200234083,5002—16Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200157890,5006—16Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200089091,0007—15Not compared (before 2008)Falling
199994698,9765—14Not compared (before 2008)Falling
1998836110,0005—15Not compared (before 2008)Stable
1997853120,0007—15Not compared (before 2008)Falling

All Ford Expedition model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2009 Ford Expedition have?

NHTSA recorded 28 consumer complaints for the 2009 Ford Expedition as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2009 Ford Expedition is reported most often?

Body and structure is named most often, in 7 complaints (25% of the total), followed by electrical system with 5.

Has the 2009 Ford Expedition been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2009 Ford Expedition get?

The EPA rates the 2009 Ford Expedition (Expedition 2WD FFV, 5.4L 8-cyl · flex-fuel) at 16 mpg combined, 14 city and 20 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,200 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2009 Ford Expedition reported?

Among the 20 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 61,000 miles and the middle half falls between 45,000 and 80,585 miles; 35% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.