2005 Ford EXPEDITION problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
315 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
74,940 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2005 model year. Data snapshot: . 288 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 72 of 315 complaints (22.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 60 | 19.0% |
| Braking behavior | 51 | 16.2% |
| Steering behavior | 29 | 9.2% |
| Fuel system concerns | 24 | 7.6% |
| Transmission and shifting | 20 | 6.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 16 | 5.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 72 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 61 |
| Engine | 57 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 38 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 32 |
| Power Train | 29 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 20 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 13 |
Electrical System: 72; Vehicle Speed Control: 61; Engine: 57; Engine And Engine Cooling: 38; Fuel System, Gasoline: 32; Power Train: 29; Fuel/Propulsion System: 20; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 13
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 25 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 40 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 79 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 62 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 60 |
| 150,000 and above | 22 |
Under 25,000: 25; 25,000 to 49,999: 40; 50,000 to 74,999: 79; 75,000 to 99,999: 62; 100,000 to 149,999: 60; 150,000 and above: 22
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (79). 27 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 13 |
| 2008 | 21 |
| 2009 | 55 |
| 2010 | 51 |
| 2011 | 33 |
| 2012 | 25 |
| 2013 | 30 |
| 2014 | 27 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
2005: 11; 2006: 7; 2007: 13; 2008: 21; 2009: 55; 2010: 51; 2011: 33; 2012: 25; 2013: 30; 2014: 27; 2015: 13; 2016: 14; 2017: 7; 2018: 1; 2019: 4; 2020: 1; 2023: 1; 2024: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 60 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 51 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 29 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10134450 · 2005-08-28 (August 28, 2005)
THE TRANSMISSION WOULD STALL AND NOT GO FORWARD IN THE DRIVE GEAR. STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION WITH THE FAMILY IN THE EXPEDITION. HAD TO DRIVE HOME IN SECOND AND FIRST GEAR. VEHICLE IS 27 DAYS OLD WITH 952 MILES PURCHASED AT BILLINGLSEY FORD IN LAWTON, OK 73501. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 952 miles reported. Look up ODI 10134450 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10209236 · 2007-11-17 (November 17, 2007)
I WAS TRAVELING AT 60 MPH AND SUDDENLY I HEARD AN ALARM AND THE DASH INDICATED "CHECK ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL. AT THAT INSTANT THE VEHICLE STALLED. I WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER TO THE BURM. TRIED TO START BUT WOULD NOT RESPOND. FINALLY AFTER ABOUT TWO MINUTES I WAS ABLE TO START THE VEHICLE AND RETURN TO WORK. TOOK VEHICLE TO BASS FORD SHERFFIELD VILLAGE OHIO. THEY ARE INVESTIGATING. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 70,298 miles reported. Look up ODI 10209236 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10128588 · 2005-07-13 (July 13, 2005)
(1) VEHICLE STARTED AND SHIFTED INTO DRIVE (2) IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHIFTING WITH FOOT ON BRAKE, EXPERIENCED FULL ENGINE THROTTLE CAUSING UNWANTED ACCELERATION FORWARD AND ALMOST CAUSING ACCIDENTS (3) VEHICLE TAKEN TO FORD DEALERSHIP FOR SERVICE AND PROBLEM REOCCURED 2 DAYS LATER
Owner-reported narrative. 7,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10128588 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10134236 · 2005-08-25 (August 25, 2005)
I WAS TRAVELING AT 50MPH IN MY 2005 FORD EXPEDITION (3,700 MILES) WHEN A CHEVY CAVALIER RAN A STOP SIGN. I IMPACTED THE VEHICLE WITHOUT HAVING AN OPPORTUNITY TO HIT MY BRAKES. I WAS THE SOLE PERSON IN THE VEHICLE. IMPACT DESTROYED THE FRONT END OF MY VEHIVLE, AND PUSHED THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CAVALIER TO THE DRIVERS SEAT. MY VEHICLE THEN EXITED THE ROAD THROUGH A STAND OF TREES, DOWN AN EMBANKMENT AND CAME TO REST ON THE FAR SIDE OF THE EMBANKMENT. FAILURE: PASSNGER AIRBAG DEPLOYED, BUT DRIVER'S AIRBAG DID NOT, RESULTING IN NECK INJURIES. M…
Owner-reported narrative. 3,700 miles reported. Look up ODI 10134236 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10186826 · 2007-04-03 (April 3, 2007)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD EXPEDITION. APPROXIMATELY THREE DAYS AGO THE STEERING COLUMN AND FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW LOCKED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 46,890.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 46,890 miles reported. Look up ODI 10186826 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10220261 · 2008-03-06 (March 6, 2008)
I WAS DRIVING MY 2005 FORD EXPEDITION, 85,000 MILE DRIVEN, WAS TRAVELING ON LEVEL GROUND IN TRAFFIC AT 45 MPH WHEN THE ENGINE SPEED WENT TO IDLE AND I COULD NOT ACCELERATE. THE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING AND BOTH POWER BRAKES AND POWER STEERING STILL FUNCTIONED. THE MESSAGE ON THE INFORMATION PANEL STATED SOMETHING TO THE EFFECT OF "ELECTRONIC THROTTLE DYSFUNCTION." FORTUNATELY, I WAS NOT IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AND IN THE RIGHT HAND LANE AND WAS ABLE TO COAST TO A STOP ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE IGNITION WAS TURNED OFF AND ALLOWED TO SET FOR A FE…
Owner-reported narrative. 85,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10220261 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10211478 · 2007-12-11 (December 11, 2007)
I HAVE A 2005 FORD EXPEDITION, EDDIE BAUER. MOST RECENTLY (2 WEEKS AGO), MY CHECK ELECTRONIC THROTTLE LIGHT CAME ON, I CALLED MY LOCAL DEALER AND PLANNED TO TAKE IT IN THE NEXT DAY. I WORK CLOSE TO HOME AND HAVE LIMITED DRIVING DISTANCE. ON THE WAY HOME, THE THROTTLE WENT COMPLETELY OUT AND THE VEHICLE CUT OFF ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND WAS UNABLE TO BE RESTARTED AND HAD TO BE TOWED. MY LOCAL DEALER DID FIX IT IN A TIMELY MANNER. HOWEVER...THIS IS NOT THE FIRST PROBLEM. WE BOUGHT IT BRAND NEW AND WITHIN A MONTH THE FUEL INJECTOR WENT OUT…
Owner-reported narrative. 49,511 miles reported. Look up ODI 10211478 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10219118 · 2008-02-25 (February 25, 2008)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT CANNOT INSERTED THE NOZZLE INTO THE FUEL TANK TO PLACE GAS IN THE VEHICLE ,BUT THE GAS BLEW BACK OUT AT HIM AND HE STATED THAT IT TOOK 25 MINUTES TO FILL UP THE VEHICLE. FORD STATED THAT THE REPAIR WOULD COST AT LEAST $500. THE DEALER WOULD HAVE TO REMOVE AND REINSTALL THE FUEL TANK. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO CALL NHTSA AND FILE A COMPLAINT. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 60,000. UPDATED 04/02/08. *LJ THE CONSUMER WAS INFO…
Owner-reported narrative. 60,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10219118 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10183304 · 2007-02-23 (February 23, 2007)
NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRANSPORTATION SAFETY ADMINISTRATION CC: FORD MOTOR COMPANY ; FAIRWAY FORD, PLACENTIA, CA TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: WE ARE THE OWNERS OF A 2005 FORD EXPEDITION XLT. IN AUGUST 2006 I INCURRED A BRAKING PROBLEM WHILE DRIVING. I IMMEDIATELY TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE FORD DEALER AND HAD IT CHECKED OUT. THEY REPLACED THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS AND MACHINED THE FRONT ROTORS. PROBLEM SEEMED TO HAVE BEEN RESOLVED. THEN LAST WEEK ON FEB. 14TH WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 20-25 MI/HOUR AS I BROKE THE VEHICLE GROANED, SHUDDERED AND …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10183304 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10184587 · 2007-03-09 (March 9, 2007)
WE ARE THE OWNERS OF A 2005 FORD EXPEDITION XLT. IN AUGUST 2006 I INCURRED A BRAKING PROBLEM WHILE DRIVING. I IMMEDIATELY TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE FORD DEALER AND HAD IT CHECKED OUT. THEY REPLACED THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS AND MACHINED THE FRONT ROTORS. PROBLEM SEEMED TO HAVE BEEN RESOLVED. THEN LAST WEEK ON FEB. 14TH WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 20-25 MI/HOUR AS I BROKE THE VEHICLE GROANED AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT COMPLETELY SOFT. AFTER SEVERAL PUMPS I WAS ABLE TO GET THE BRAKES BACK. UPON DRIVING A LITTLE FURTHER…
Owner-reported narrative. 12,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10184587 at NHTSA ↗