2003 Ford Expedition vs 2005 Ford Expedition
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2003 Ford Expedition | 2005 Ford Expedition |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 615 | 315 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 152 | 67 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 57 | 20 |
| Fire reports | 36 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 14 | 14 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 82,000 mi | 75,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Expedition | Ford Expedition |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 104 | 76 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 127 | 47 |
| Engine | 44 | 57 |
| Power Train | 50 | 44 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 20 | 66 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 61 | 7 |
| Air Bags | 59 | 9 |
| Tires | 57 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 64 | 54 |
| Vibration / shaking | 34 | 11 |
| Rust / corrosion | 30 | 14 |
| Brake problems | 16 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 14 | 24 |
| Clunking / rattling | 14 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 12 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 10 | 0 |
2003 Ford Expedition
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.