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Ford Expedition power windows problems

32 of the 9,411 owner complaints about the Ford Expedition describe power window failure, most of them for the 2008 model year.

owner complaints
32
worst model year
2008
typical mileage
76,000
Is there a fix? There are 6 recalls for this area of the car. See below

By model year

  • 2018
    1
  • 2014
    1
  • 2010
    3
  • 2008
    6
  • 2007
    5
  • 2005
    2
  • 2004
    3
  • 2003
    4
  • 2001
    1
  • 2000
    1
  • 1999
    1
  • 1998
    4

What owners say

Filed Nov 27, 2024 · Body, Electrical · 90,000 miles · MI

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while at the car wash, the running boards extended downward and fractured. The contact stated that the running boards failed to retract as intended. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the running boards were extending and retracting independently. The contact engaged the running boards to extend down. The contact stated that the front driver's side window became inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who repaired the window motor. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was opened. The contact was referred to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

Filed Jun 20, 2024 · AZ

The large sunroof is made of cheap plastic mechanics and will no longer close as a plastic piece has come off the track. Causes safety issue. The vehicle is available upon request. The window not being sealed if turned over the passenger will be injured with glass shards or distracted while driving as the window will not close. The vehicle has not yet been inspected but is at the Ford Dealership being looked at. There were no other symptoms of the problem.

Filed Sep 27, 2019 · Electrical · OK

I attempted to role my window up while driving and it stopped working. The window will not roll up or down and is stuck open. The motor makes a clicking sound. Window is not off track either.

Filed Feb 24, 2019 · Electrical · 192,000 miles · NY

My drivers side window doesn't go up or down .also my passenger window is doing the same thing.I see there was a recall for window regulators for my truck.will I be able to get it recalled?

Filed Oct 25, 2018 · Electrical · 155,000 miles · TX

Tamara recall my front windows, drivers and passengers window regulator do not work, it is very unsafe to use vehicle like this, if I have a wreck and need to crawl out of window

Filed Jan 30, 2018 · Electrical · 145,386 miles · NJ

Bought a 99 ford expedition 5.4 4x4 about 4 months ago. Today 1/30/18 was driving and started to hear clicking noise under dash the windshield fluid light and 4x4 light started to flash as the same time as it flashed I hard the clicking noise the radio then turned off and the passenger side window stopped working also fan blower will work with the truck is shut off. Last week I had shut my ford expo off I went to restart it about a half hour later and would not start back up. The truck finily started about a hour later.

Filed Aug 24, 2017 · Brakes, Electrical · 96,000 miles · SC

When we touch the brakes, from starting position or when in motion, the electrical components in the dash flash and flicker or turn off, the headlights turn off, there is a clicking noise in the doors, the windows won't roll up or down, the AC turns off, the radio turns off, and you can't switch gears (gear shift won't move). I'd need to upload a video for you to see it. It always happens when using the brakes and has been happening for over a year.

Filed May 12, 2017 · Electrical, Visibility · 60,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford expedition. While the vehicle was at a standstill, the front driver and passenger side windows failed to open. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the power window regulator failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall on the regulator. While driving 25 MPH, the contact attempted to switch the heater off, but the heater failed to turn off. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was determined that the blower had likely failed. The contact took the vehicle home before the dealer could properly diagnose the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

Filed Oct 26, 2015 · Body, Driver assistance · CA

My passenger window and both back windows have dropped several times. I have had to have this fixed more than once on the back passenger side window, what happens is ill try to put the window up and the window motor makes a struggling noise and I am unable to roll up the window. At this point I'm sure it must be a defect because of how it has happened to each window more than once. Also the bumper that goes around the entire car is extremely faded and I am unable to get fixed I have gone to get estimates for a pain job but have been told due to the material it is just going to fade I would need to get it sanded and have them do some special treatment I cant afford and they will not just paint over it for me because they guarantee there work and would have to redo it too often. All the expeditions I see have the exact same issue.

Filed Aug 29, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 140,000 miles · AR

I was traveling at 70 MPH on the interstate. The car popped, sputtered and died. Has steadily gotten more and more frequent. Engine dies at idle, dies at slow speeds as well as faster speeds. Very dangerous! Have replaced the PCM, wiring harness, and fuel pump. Is not repaired. Power mirrors readjust themselves when the keyless entry is used. Several warning lights stay on, door ajar, check fuel cap, advatrac will not turn on. Rear window will not work. Back up sensor will not work. Interior lights as well as exterior lighting will not power off when car is turned off. You must manually turn them off or the battery drains.cd player will not eject cd's loud popping sound in the front end and grinding sound when stopping. I have had this in the shop since june of 2014 and they cannot find the problem. Have already spent $1000 trying to repair. This vehicle is dangerous and can very likely cause an accident. It is not safe to drive. Ford auto shop wants to charge me $100 an hour to diagnose the problem then they are not sure if they can find the problem, they are telling me it could cost between $500-$1000 just to find the problem. I have checked several web sites and see that there are many, many people with the same problems with the same type of vehicle. This should be looked into before someone is injured or killed in an accident caused from the car stalling!!!

Related recalls

Electrical system: integrated trailer brake controlReported February 20, 2026 · 4,381,878 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles. When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk
Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on beginning March 17, 2026.

Recall number 26V104000 · Recall details

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panelReported December 18, 2025 · 890 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Expedition vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 20V263. The "Transmission Not In Park" warning message and associated chime duration are shorter than intended.
Risk
If the driver exits the vehicle without the transmission being shifted into park, unintended vehicle movement may result, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the instrument cluster panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 30, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C71. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on beginning January 15, 2026.

Recall number 25V886000 · Recall details

Electrical system: body control module: softwareReported May 23, 2025 · 556 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Expedition and Navigator vehicles that were repaired incorrectly under recall 20V262. The Pre-Collision Assist features, such as forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking, are not functional due to a software error.
Risk
Inoperative pre-collision assist features that fail to perform as expected can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S56.

Recall number 25V346000 · Recall details

Electrical system: integrated trailer brake controlReported February 28, 2025 · 10,952 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-150, 2022 Maverick, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 22V‑193. Due to a software error, a towed trailer equipped with an electric or electric-over hydraulic brake system may not brake.
Risk
Loss of trailer brake functionality can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the integrated trailer brake control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S18.

Recall number 25V132000 · Recall details

Electrical system: integrated trailer brake controlReported March 25, 2022 · 391,836 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-150, 2022 Maverick, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles. Due to a software error, a towed trailer equipped with an electric or electric-over hydraulic brake system may not brake.
Risk
Loss of trailer brake functionality could result in extended stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the integrated trailer brake control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S17.

Recall number 22V193000 · Recall details

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panelReported May 8, 2020 · 10,460 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Expedition and 2019-2020 Mustang vehicles. The "Transmission Not In Park" warning message and associated chime duration are shorter than intended.
Risk
If the driver exits the vehicle without the transmission being shifted into park, unintended vehicle movement may result, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall began May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S21.

Recall number 20V263000 · Recall details

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Which Ford Expedition years have power window failure problems?

The model years with the most reports are 2008 (6 complaints), 2007 (5 complaints) and 1998 (4 complaints).

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