2005 Ford Expedition recalls and problems
No recalls and 315 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2005 Ford Expedition.
Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2005 Ford Expedition recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
Engine Missing
The contact owns a 2005 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the contact was notified of an engine misfire. The spark plugs were replaced. Additionally, the contact stated while…
COOPER TIRES 265/70/17 DISCOVERER M+S. BELT SEPARATION AND TIRE DEFORMITY ON 3 OF 4 TIRES IN THE LAST 1000 MILES. 2 FAILED WITHIN THE LAST 200 MILES. IN MOTION, HIGHWAY. . SEVERE VIBRATION OCCURRED. (THINK PAINT MIXER) LOW USE 80% TREAD REMAINS. MAX USE OF 3K MILES PER YEAR BUT NOT ALL YEARS. PURCHASED IN 2013. DOT…
MY TRUCK LOST ALL FORWARD GEARS EXCEPT FOR REVERSE OUT OF THE BLUE THE OTHER MORNING WHEN ATTEMPTING TO LEAVE HOME. VALVE BODY, SERVOS, SOLENOIDS, HAVE BEEN REPLACED AND STILL HAS NOT CORRECTED THE ISSUE. THE VEHICAL HAS LESS THEN 155000 MILES
ENGINE MAKES RATTLING NOISE AND MISSING BADLY
Expedition model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2 | 340 | 19 | 69 |
| 2003 | 1 | 615 | 57 | 36 |
| 2004 | 0 | 297 | 49 | 15 |
| 2005 | 0 | 315 | 20 | 6 |
| 2006 | 2 | 299 | 19 | 6 |
| 2007 | 2 | 215 | 8 | 5 |
| 2008 | 3 | 146 | 24 | 2 |
Across all years, the 2000 Expedition has the most complaints (890). All Ford Expedition years →
Questions
- Does the 2005 Ford Expedition have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2005 Ford Expedition as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Ford Expedition?
- Owners have filed 315 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (76 complaints), followed by vehicle speed control (66).
- How many 2005 Ford Expedition complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 20 of 315 complaints report a crash and 6 a fire; 20 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received March 12, 2024.