2009 Ford Expedition Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 11%of 28 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 29,005miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the seats of the 2009 Ford Expedition, 11% of the 28 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,005 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.
“The contact owns a 2009 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when he noticed that he was unable to adjust the front driver side seat to slide backward. The contact expressed concerns of being seated too close to the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the motor, seat track and wiring needed to be replaced. The contact was also informed that the manufacturer was using an updated wiring system if he opted for the repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #10433949, filed 2011-11, 58,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Ford Expedition. Immediately after purchasing the vehicle on december 22, 2008, the contact noticed that the head rests on both the driver and passenger sides offered no support between the back and shoulders. The dealer stated that the head rests were manufactured in that manner as a safety feature. The manufacturer stated that they were not liable for repairing the head rests because there was no defect. The current mileage was 700 and failure mileage was 10. Updated 02/10/09 the consumer stated the seat were not comfortable. Updated. 02/11/09.”
NHTSA complaint #10254714, filed 2009-01, 10 miles“2009 Ford Expedition- front driver and passenger headrest are completely ineffective and misaligned. Would cause severe injury in an accident and currently cause neck strain on a daily basis.”
NHTSA complaint #10437381, filed 2011-11Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 9% |
| 2025 | 6 | 16% |
| 2024 | 3 | 4% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 | 1 | 0% |
| 2020 | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 | 6 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 4 | 1% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 | 2 | 3% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 3 | 3% |
| 2011 | 8 | 11% |
| 2010 | 6 | 10% |
| 2009 | 3 | 11% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 5 | 2% |
| 2003 | 11 | 2% |
| 2002 | 1 | 0% |
| 2001 | 1 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4 | 0% |
| 1998 | 8 | 1% |
| 1997 | 8 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2009 Ford Expedition
7 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Ford Expedition
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.
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