2005 Ford Expedition Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2005 Ford Expedition, and owners have filed 315 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2005 Ford Expedition. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
315 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 Ford Expedition have filed 315 complaints with NHTSA; 20 describe a crash and 6 describe a fire. Reports cite 20 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 79,989 miles. Complaints peaked in 2009 with 55 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 10, 2023 · Engine
“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. (”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 26, 2020 · Wheels
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2005 Ford Expedition (Expedition 2WD, Expedition 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 14 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 13 / 17–18 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 5.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Ford Expedition model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Ford Expedition model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 Ford Expedition | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 Ford Expedition | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 Ford Expedition | 0 | 4 |
| 1995 Ford Expedition | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 Ford Expedition | 0 | 3 |
| 1997 Ford Expedition | 7 | 853 |
| 1998 Ford Expedition | 5 | 836 |
| 1999 Ford Expedition | 5 | 946 |
| 2000 Ford Expedition | 7 | 890 |
| 2001 Ford Expedition | 6 | 578 |
| 2002 Ford Expedition | 2 | 340 |
| 2003 Ford Expedition | 1 | 615 |
| 2004 Ford Expedition | 0 | 296 |
| 2005 Ford Expedition | 0 | 315 |
| 2006 Ford Expedition | 2 | 299 |
| 2007 Ford Expedition | 2 | 215 |
| 2008 Ford Expedition | 3 | 146 |
| 2009 Ford Expedition | 1 | 28 |
| 2010 Ford Expedition | 0 | 58 |
| 2011 Ford Expedition | 0 | 71 |
| 2012 Ford Expedition | 3 | 118 |
| 2013 Ford Expedition | 0 | 92 |
| 2014 Ford Expedition | 0 | 72 |
| 2015 Ford Expedition | 3 | 164 |
| 2016 Ford Expedition | 3 | 217 |
| 2017 Ford Expedition | 4 | 357 |
| 2018 Ford Expedition | 14 | 377 |
| 2019 Ford Expedition | 11 | 509 |
| 2020 Ford Expedition | 18 | 420 |
| 2021 Ford Expedition | 12 | 236 |
| 2022 Ford Expedition | 12 | 113 |
| 2023 Ford Expedition | 8 | 65 |
| 2024 Ford Expedition | 7 | 77 |
| 2025 Ford Expedition | 6 | 36 |
| 2026 Ford Expedition | 2 | 10 |
| 2027 Ford Expedition | 2 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2005 Ford Expedition
How do I know if my 2005 Ford Expedition has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Ford dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Ford models
- F-15037,961 complaints
- Explorer34,566 complaints
- Escape27,430 complaints
- Fusion22,405 complaints
- Focus22,096 complaints
- Taurus18,159 complaints
- Windstar14,158 complaints
- Edge14,065 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.