2009 Ford Expedition recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2009 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 1
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 28
Latest campaign: Jun 24, 2009

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Exterior lighting	1	Jun 24, 2009	09V232000

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jun 24, 2009Latest campaign


Jun 24, 200909V232000	Exterior lighting: brake lights switch DELAY OR LOSS OF BRAKE STOPLAMP FUNCTION MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 09V232000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Campaign NHTSA 09V232000 · Jun 24, 2009

Jun 24, 200909V232000

Exterior lighting: brake lights switch

DELAY OR LOSS OF BRAKE STOPLAMP FUNCTION MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

DetailsHide details for campaign 09V232000

What's wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.
Campaign: NHTSA 09V232000 · Jun 24, 2009

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component28

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

28Complaints filed

2Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

2Injuries reported · 1 death

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Injuries
Structure	7	25	2	2
Electrical system	5	18	0	0
Power train	4	14	0	0
Service brakes	4	14	0	0
Visibility	4	14	0	0
Unknown or other	3	11	1	1
Seats	3	11	0	0
Engine	2	7	1	1
Fuel/propulsion system	2	7	0	0
Steering	1	4	0	0
Suspension	1	4	0	0
Vehicle speed control	1	4	0	0
Electronic stability control (ESC)	1	4	0	0
Air bags	1	4	1	1
Hydraulic	1	4	0	0

2 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Power train
“The drive shaft is bad. My expedition is shaking very bad at high speeds it shakes the rear view mirror.”
Filed 11/06/2025 · ODI 11697864
Engine
“I think too much exhaust gas comes inside”
Filed 10/31/2021 · ODI 11438811
Service brakes
“The abs light stays on and the vehicle wobbles when stopping. The brakes look fine and the rotors appear to be good. *tr”
Filed 06/03/2020 · ODI 11327140

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2009 Ford Expedition recall questions

How many recalls does the 2009 Ford Expedition have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2009 Ford Expedition. The most recent, 09V232000 (reported June 24, 2009), concerns exterior lighting. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2009 Ford Expedition?

Structure is the most-reported component, named in 7 complaints out of 28 filed with NHTSA (25%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2009 Ford Expedition?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Ford dealer.

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