What's Wrong with the 3rd Generation (2007–2017) Expedition?

Expedition owners have made 298 complaints about the 2007–2017 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 54th out of 94 Ford generations in overall reliability, with some body and engine concerns.

Compare With Other Expedition Generations

Common 2007-2017 Ford Expedition Problems

Some of the worst issues 3rd generation Expedition owners have to deal with.

  1. 3.5L EcoBoost Shakes

    Ford promised a direct-injected EcoBoost engine capable of producing power while achieving better fuel efficiency. But owners generally categorize the engine as under-powered, prone to catching on fire, and subject to shaking, shuddering an…

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  2. Spark Plugs Stuck in Triton Engine

    Replacing spark plugs in cars has been a relatively simple task since Henry Ford mastered the assembly line, that is unless you have a Ford V8 engine from 2004-2008. Those 3-valve engines hold on to their spark plugs like an anaconda choki…

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  3. MyFord Touch Complaints

    Ford's customer satisfaction has been in steady decline since 2010. MyFord Touch was also released in 2010. This is not a coincidence. The system was Ford's attempt at an all-in-one, in-dash communication and entertainment system. What owne…

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What Owners Complain About

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

Worst Issues

What Breaks the Most

Years to Avoid

3rd Generation (2007–2017) Expedition Key Numbers

  1. 11 model years

    Grouping all models by their year can reveal some baddies.

  2. 298 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  3. 54th in reliability

    Overall reliability rank out of 94 eligible generations.