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US recalls (1)
Exterior lighting: brake lights, switch
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 and remedy
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.
Canadian recalls (1)
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Lights and instruments
2009-07-06 · campaign 2009-196 · 89 vehicles
On certain vehicles, the brake lamp switch may have been incorrectly installed during vehicle assembly. This may cause a delay in brake stop lamp illumination when the brake pedal is depressed. In situations of light brake pedal application, the stop lamps may not illuminate. Failure of the brake lamps to illuminate when the brakes are applied may result in the following road users being unaware of the driver's intentions, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury or death. Correction: Dealers will remove the brake lamp switch and re-install it correctly.
Owner complaints (28)
Owners filed 28 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Ford Expedition (2 crashes, 2 injuries, 1 deaths reported). Among 35 model years of this model, it ranks #29 for the most complaints (median 164).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Structure | 7 | |
| Electrical system | 5 | |
| Visibility | 4 | |
| Power train | 4 | |
| Seats | 3 | |
| Service brakes | 3 | |
| Unknown or other | 3 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2009 Ford Expedition.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2009 Ford Expedition 4-DR. w/SAB | – | – | – | 4★ |
| 2009 Ford Expedition Extended 4-DR. w/SAB | – | – | – | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2009 Ford Expedition version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Expedition 2WD FFV 5.4 L Automatic 6-spd | 14 | 20 | 16 | $4,200 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.