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2009 Ford Expedition: common problems and reliability
· U354One of the best Expedition years.
28 owner complaints, most about structure. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2009 Expedition?The 2009 Ford Expedition has 28 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are structure and electrical system. Owners most often flag cam phaser rattle and failure.
Safety record for the 2009 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2009 Ford Expedition vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Expedition years only. How we score it
Is 2009 a good year for the Expedition?
Across the 31 Expedition model years we track, complaint volume runs from 3 (1996) to 1,007 (1999). With 28 complaints, the 2009 Expedition sits below the model's median of 299.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2009 Expedition
exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Campaign 09V232000FORD IS RECALLING 1,357 MY 2009 EXPEDITION AND NAVIGATOR VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE BRAKE STOP LAMP SWITCH MAY BE IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED. THIS MAY RESULT IN A DELAY IN BRAKE STOPLAMP ILLUMINATION WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. IN SITUATIONS OF VERY MILD BRAKE APPLICATION, THE BRAKE STOPLAMPS MAY NOT ILLUMINATE.
What owners report on the U354 Expedition
Owner sentiment for the 2006-2014 Expedition is mixed and heavily dependent on the 5.4L 3-valve V8, which dominates the discussion.
- Very frequentCam phaser rattle and failure
- Very frequentTiming chain, tensioner, and guide wear
- Very frequentSpark plug issues, including two-piece plugs breaking or ejecting on the 5.4 3V
- RecurrentPoor fuel economy
- RecurrentRear liftgate paint peeling
Owner insights for the U354 Expedition. Read the full U354 owner report.
Typical used price
Used Expedition listings typically run $22,350–$49,244.
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