- The problem
- Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
- The risk
- Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on may 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
Vehicle safety record
2005 Ford Expedition Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2005 Ford Expedition have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 5 recalls, the latest in April 2009 for the exterior lighting.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Expedition year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2005 Ford Expedition recalls 5
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Certain tradesonic combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. Combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
- The risk
- Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Tradesonic will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during july 2006. Owners may contact tradesonic at 626-934-8884.
- The problem
- Certain aftermarket fuel filters sold under the purolator brand name, p/n f65277, shipped from january 16 through june 2, 2006, for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. Due to incorrect design, the quick connectors may not fully seat with the tube interface, even though the person making the connection may believe that the quick connector is fully attached.
- The risk
- Failure of this connection could lead to fuel spillage and, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
- The fix
- Ufi will notify owners and replace the filters free of charge. The recall began on august 4, 2006. Owners may contact ufi filters usa at 800-230-5876.
- The problem
- Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
- The risk
- Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
- The fix
- Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began on april 3, 2006. Owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
- The problem
- Certain anzo combination headlamp assemblies sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles. Some combination lamps are not equipped with amber side reflectors which fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
- The risk
- Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Anzo will notify owners and replace the headlamps free of charge. The recall began may 9, 2006. Owners may contact anzo usa at 909-468-3688.
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Ford Expedition: every year compared
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 28 | 1 | A |
| 2008 | 146 | 4 | C |
| 2007 | 0 | 2 | A |
| 2006 | 0 | 6 | A |
| 2005 | 0 | 5 | A |
| 2004 | 297 | 4 | F |
| 2003 | 655 | 6 | F |
| 2002 | 383 | 4 | F |
| 2001 | 609 | 10 | F |
2005 Ford Expedition vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Ford Expedition | 0 | 5 | A | |
| 2005 Nissan Armada | 373 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 2005 Toyota Sequoia | 352 | 11 | F | Compare |
| 2005 Cadillac Escalade | 62 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2005 Lincoln Navigator | 48 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | 0 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe | 0 | 7 | D | Compare |
| 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | 0 | 7 | D | Compare |
| 2005 GMC Yukon | 0 | 5 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2005 Ford Expedition
Does the 2005 Ford Expedition have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2005 Ford Expedition: exterior lighting (April 2009); exterior lighting (July 2006); fuel system, gasoline (June 2006); exterior lighting (March 2006) and more. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2005 Ford Expedition had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2005 Ford Expedition a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 98 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Ford Expedition year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Ford Expedition years have the most complaints?
2003 (655), 2001 (609), 2019 (533). See every Ford Expedition year compared.
What should I do if my 2005 Ford Expedition has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data