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2007 Ford Expedition

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2007 Expedition.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic 6-spd

The 2007 Ford Expedition is an SUV equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission and an engine requiring 7.0 quarts of 5W-20 API oil. This configuration returns EPA fuel economy ratings of 12/18/15 mpg. Within the model's comprehensive complaint history spanning 1991 to 2027, this model year logged 215 total owner complaints with tires identified as the top complaint area alongside two recalls. Although this figure remains substantially lower than the 1999 peak of 1007 complaints, it sits well above the lineage's lowest recorded year of 1991, defining the 2007 variant as a moderate entry in the vehicle's long-term reliability data.

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Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity7.0 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-20 APIOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy12/18/15 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 65 · 650 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 65 · 650 CCAOEM · verified

Tire size255-70R18OEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 6-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	221.3 in
Overall width	78.7 in
Overall height	77.6 in
Wheelbase	131.1 in
Curb weight	6155 lb
Track (front / rear)	66.9 / 67.3 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	50/50

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	12 / 18 / 15 mpg
Drivetrain	Rear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Expedition of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

8.4–9.1 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.40 sec — 2007 EL Limited

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2007	EL Limited 5.4L V8	8.40 sec	16.20 sec	300 hp	4x4
2007	EL Eddie Bauer 5.4L V8	9.00 sec	16.80 sec	300 hp	4x4
2007	EL Eddie Bauer 5.4L V8	9.10 sec	16.90 sec	300 hp	4x4
2008	King Ranch 5.4L V8	8.10 sec	16.10 sec	300 hp	4x4
2015	Platinum 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6	6.40 sec	15.00 sec	365 hp	4x4
2015	EL King Ranch 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6	6.50 sec	15.10 sec	365 hp	4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 7.0 qt of 5W-20 API engine oil, SYNTHETIC · 75W-140 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 10.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	11
Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil	SYNTHETIC · 75W-140 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	4.2 Pints, Rear
Differential Gear Oil	SYNTHETIC · 75W-140 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	4.2 Pints, Rear
Engine Oil	5W-20 · API

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	7.4 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	18 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	10.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	7 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Transfer Case Fill Plug	11.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	11.0 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	258 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	20 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	254 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Ignition Timing	10

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	Less auxiliary A/C, 1.38. With auxiliary A/C, 2.06. lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	7.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	65
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	650 cca
Optional BCI Group Number	65

Service checks

Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)	35-45
RPM	28-45 @ Idle rpm
Injector Primary Resistance	11-18 na ohms
Engine Oil Pressure	40-125 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM	2500 rpm
Intake Valve Lash	Hydraulic in
Exhaust Valve Lash	Hydraulic in

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	26 ft-lbs / 41 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	140 ft-lbs / 148 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.118; Rear: 0.118 in
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.118; Rear: 0.079 in
Rotor Minimum Machining	1.086 in
Rotor Discard at or Under	1.259 in / 0.748 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.0005 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.001 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

32 ft. lbs., Step 2: 105

32 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

1	30 ft. lbs.	30 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees	90 degrees
3	90

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

15 ft. lbs., Step 2: 59

15 ft. lbs

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

3.6 ft. lbs., step 2: 7.4

3.6 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 5,000 mi; spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 mi	Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 mi	Brake System (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Steering Linkage (lubricate) · Steering System (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Filter (replace) · Temperature Controlled Seat Air Filter (replace)
Every 50,000 mi	Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 60,000 mi	Wheel Bearing (repack)
At 100,000 mi	Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 100,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 mi	Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Drive Belt (replace) · PCV Valve (inspect) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2007 Ford Expedition marks a clear inflection point in the second generation’s federal record. Complaints dropped to 215 from 299 in 2006 and continued falling to 146 in 2008, while recalls fell to just two—among the lowest in the generation. This places 2007 near the end of a three-year downward trend in both metrics, suggesting Ford had largely addressed the earlier spike in powertrain and electrical issues that drove higher complaint volumes in 2003-2005. The top complaint areas—tires, powertrain, and fuel systems—are consistent with the generation but show no new or escalating failure modes unique to 2007. With only eight crash-related and five fire-related complaints, the data implies relative stability. **Takeaway: the 2007 model year is one of the stronger choices in this generation, offering lower risk than earlier years without the higher-mileage wear concerns of later ones.**

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

215

Owner complaints

8 involved a crash · 5 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

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Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 215 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Tires29

Power Train19

Fuel/Propulsion System17

Fuel System, Gasoline12

Engine12

Service Brakes, Hydraulic11

Electrical System10

Visibility9

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

08V058000Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:LatchReported 05/02/2008

FORD IS RECALLING 123,632 MY 2007-2008 EXPEDITION AND LINCOLN NAVIGATOR VEHICLES. THE DOOR HANDLE HOUSING EMBOSSMENT RETAINING THE BOTTOM OF THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE SPRING ON ALL SIDE DOORS MAY FRACTURE DURING NORMAL… Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INTERIOR HANDLE SPRING ON ALL SIDE DOORS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 5, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

08V057000Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Fuel RailReported 05/02/2008

FORD IS RECALLING 57,199 MY 2006-2007 E-150, E-250, E-350, AND MY 2007 EXPEDITION AND LINCOLN NAVIGATOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L ENGINES. THE FUEL RAIL CROSS-OVER HOSE MAY CONTAIN WEAK AREAS. AS A RESULT, THE HOSE… Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RAIL ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 3, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 33 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
TSB 24-2188	2024-07-24	Wheels	This article supersedes TSB 22-2219 to update the Parts List and Service Procedure to…
SSM 51909	2023-09-07	Power Train	When performing any transmission fluid changes or topoffs involving MERCON SP, MERCON LV…
SSM 51536	2023-04-04	Structure	For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis…
TSB 22-2219	2022-06-21	Power Train	Some 2003-2020 Expedition/Navigator and 2006-2020 F-150 (non-Raptor) vehicles equipped…
TSB 20-2307	2020-10-16	Electrical System	Some 2003-2020 Expedition/Navigator and 2006-2020 F-150 vehicles equipped with TOD…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2007 Expedition take?

7.0 qt of 5W-20 API MEETING FORD SPECIFICATION WSS-M2C945-A, per the factory manual.

Does the 2007 Expedition have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Expedition get?

EPA figures are 12 city / 18 highway / 15 combined mpg.