Illustration2009 FORD EXPEDITION- FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER HEADREST ARE COMPLETELY INEFFECTIVE AND MISALIGNED. WOULD CAUSE SEVERE INJURY IN AN ACCIDENT AND CURRENTLY CAUSE NECK STRAIN ON A DAILY BASIS. *TR
2009 Ford Expedition
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Fewer warning signs than most model years
Owner complaints for the 2009 Ford Expedition are lower than the model-year median of 155.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
50–25K
225–50K
750–75K
175–100K
2100–150K
3150K+
20 reports with mileage · 8 unknown
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Structure. Review the 7 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 5 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Power Train. Review the 4 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
2 crash reports0 fire reports2 injury reports
Seats complaints
3 reportsTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN HE NOTICED THAT HE WAS UNABLE TO ADJUST THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEAT TO SLIDE BACKWARD. THE CONTACT EXPRESSED CONCERNS OF BEING SEATED TOO CLOSE TO THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS I…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN HE NOTICED THAT HE WAS UNABLE TO ADJUST THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEAT TO SLIDE BACKWARD. THE CONTACT EXPRESSED CONCERNS OF BEING SEATED TOO CLOSE TO THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE MOTOR, SEAT TRACK AND WIRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT THE MANUFACTURER WAS USING AN UPDATED WIRING SYSTEM IF HE OPTED FOR THE REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,000.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD EXPEDITION. IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE ON DECEMBER 22, 2008, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE HEAD RESTS ON BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES OFFERED NO SUPPORT BETWEEN THE BACK AND SHOULDERS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE HEAD RESTS WERE MANUFACTURED IN THAT MANNER AS A SAFETY FEATURE.…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD EXPEDITION. IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE ON DECEMBER 22, 2008, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE HEAD RESTS ON BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES OFFERED NO SUPPORT BETWEEN THE BACK AND SHOULDERS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE HEAD RESTS WERE MANUFACTURED IN THAT MANNER AS A SAFETY FEATURE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WERE NOT LIABLE FOR REPAIRING THE HEAD RESTS BECAUSE THERE WAS NO DEFECT. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 700 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10. UPDATED 02/10/09 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE SEAT WERE NOT COMFORTABLE. UPDATED. 02/11/09. *JB
Official recalls
109V232000 · Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch
Jun 24, 2009
FORD 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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: DELAY OR LOSS OF BRAKE STOPLAMP FUNCTION MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL ADJUST THE BRAKE STOPLAMP SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 6, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332 OR WWW.OWNERCONNECTION.COM.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.