Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (wheels, lug nuts, original-equipment tires, TPMS).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 Ford Expedition owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Ford Expedition. While reversing out of the driveway, the brakes and both front wheels seized and would not turn. As a result, the vehicle remained stuck in the middle of the street. The contact shut off the engine and removed the keys from the ignition. The vehicle was restarted and the gear was placed in neutral. The contact's husband had to pull the vehicle back into the driveway via a rope. The contact sprayed the wheels with a type of seizure unlock spray and the vehicle was able to be driven a day later. In addition, the ABS warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brake calipers seized. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 151,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Ford Expedition equipped with Michelin latitude tour, size: p265/60/r18 (na). The contact stated that all four tires displayed perforations in the sidewall. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, where it was confirmed that there were perforations on the sidewall of the tires and, as a result, the tires needed to be replaced. The tires were not replaced. The dot number was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 13t006000 (tires). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The dot number and VIN were unknown. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 100,000 and the tire failure mileage was 20,000.
The tire began making a squishing noise as it rotated. Over time it became worse. Then one morning we found it flat. We took it off to put the spare tire on. At that time we observed 9 separations of the sidewall of the tire, one with cord showing through it. During its life, the tire was rotated routinely and was always kept at the vehicle manufacturers recommended pressure. It was manufactured in February of 2011.
Was driving my 2007 Ford Expedition on highway when low tire pressure light came on. Exited hgwy @ next exit & checked all tires & added air to left front tire which was low & proceeded on to airport approx. 10-15 mins away. After driving approx. 10 mins after stopping I was fighting truck pulling left on interstate. When I arrived curbside at the airport, I exited the vehicle to find that the left front tire was almost completely flat & was separating ready to have a blow out. The tire was changed out for the spare & upon arriving back home, my husband & I inspected the tire for any foreign object in tread only to find none & then told my husband of the news story about faulty valve stems but no recall issued. So with the bad tire full of air laying in driveway he touched the valve & the air started rushing out. We have the issue with the valve stem that you are investigating. …
My tire failed on my 2007 Ford Expedition el mileage 18000, tires are the original/factory installed pirelli scorpion p255/70r18. The tire went flat at freeway speed and the sidewall is now damaged beyond repair. Under further investigation I find that the tire does not have any puncture and it is a cracked valve stem that is causing the leak. Even with the sidewall damage the tire takes air and the only leak is coming from the leaking valve steam. The Ford dealer will be replacing the tire at my cost. I feel this is a manufacturer issue and know there is a recall on these and Ford should be replacing the tire for free and checking all other valves on the vehicle. I spoke with clay at tech international and he explained that Ford has not recalled these tires but tech international has recalled "after market" tire replacements. …
I have experience 3 valve stem failures on continental contitrac tr tires; model p265/70r17 113s on a 2007 Ford Expedition . The valve stems apparently are the chinese model tr-414 stems that have been discussed in several automotive newspaper columns. Today (6/9/09) I received a letter from Ford motor company notifying vehicle owners about this problem. The Ford representative said since this is not a recall, there is no provision for monetary reimbursement to vehicle owners who have had the valve stems replaced. I believe this is a safety issue and NHTSA should consider a mandated recall for all tires using these poorly mgf. Valve stems. My stem leakage problems have occurred on April 9, April 23 and June 9, 2009. I have rotated my tires every 3000 miles and they have approx. 21620 miles wear. …
I have a 2007 Ford Expedition that has had four (4) valve stems go bad. One caused the air to deflate so quickly the tire was ruined. When talking to Ford dealers, one that replaced the tire and one that sold the Expedition, both said it was bad luck and nothing could be done. Had it not been for the tire sensor system, I would have ruined the rim as well as the tire. The car did not vibrate or pull to the side or any other problems, it kept running as if nothing was wrong until the sensor kicked in and by then it was too late, the rim cut into the sidewall of the tire. The repair center confirmed it was a bad valve. Sadly, when they replaced the tire, they used the same type of stem and it leaked as well. I had to go to third parties to replace the other valve stems that were defective. Calling my local dealer again about it, they still maintain nothing can be done about this.
NHTSA said that there is not a safty concern that the valve stems on certin Ford cars are splitting. They have closed the investigation April 9, 2009. That's great, except that on April 11, 2009 one of our valve stems blow out while we were driving on a mountain highway. There was no warning and the tire shredded. 2 18 wheelers had to do all kinds of moves to avoid hitting us. The one nearly did. The tire was completely shredded and we could hardly get far enough off the highway to put on the spare. With three small kids in the car, it was very scary. The on April 25th, 2009, it happened to the other front tire while we were on a trip. When inspecting the two back valves, they were barley holding on. We were in the middle of nowhere and nothing was opened for help.
Tl contact owns a 2007 Ford Expedition. The vehicle has pirelli scorpion, size 255/70r18 tires (na). While driving 30 MPH, the driver side front tire blew out at 6,000 miles. The dealer stated that there was an impact fracture and nothing could be done. While pulling out of the driveway at 5 MPH, the rear driver side tire blew out at 11,000 miles. The dealer stated that the failure was once again due to an impact fracture. Currently, the front passenger side tire makes a loud noise and vibrates. The failure was diagnosed as an impact fracture for the third time. The contact had to replace each of the tires at her own expense. The first two tires are available for review. The dot number was unknown. The current mileage was 15,000 and failure mileage was 6,000.
My 2007 Ford Expedition experienced an immediate loss of tire pressure on one tire while on the freeway on 27-July 2009 that resulted in the tire becoming immediately deflated and ruined. Elder Ford (troy, michigan) informed me of a faulty tire valve issue that Ford motor company is aware of, but has not issued a recall. The dealer found all valves on my 2007 Expedition were cracked and replaced all valves but the spare tire, which they stated they were not allowed to check or replace. A conversation with their customer service department on 31-July leads me to believe Ford motor company has a very large and costly safety problem they do not want to deal with due to the economic times. Remember the Firestone/explorer fiasco?
NHTSA investigations
Tire valve cracking
On October 14, 2008, odi opened pe08-060 to investigate allegations of cracked and leaking snap-in tire valves in model year (my) 2007 vehicles manufactured by Ford motor company.the valves were supplied to Ford by topseal auto-parts, a subsidiary of the shanghai baolong automotive corporation in china.valves made by topseal for aftermarket sale were the subject of two recent safety recalls by tech international…
Wheel & Tire complaints in other Expedition years
Frequently asked questions
How common are wheel & tire problems on the 2007 Ford Expedition?
NHTSA has 32 complaints about the wheels & tires of the 2007 Ford Expedition, 15% of the model year's 215 complaints. The component named most often is pressure monitoring and regulating systems (3 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Ford Expedition wheel & tire problems?
No. NHTSA lists no wheels & tires recall for the 2007 Ford Expedition, though it has 2 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2007 Ford Expedition wheel & tire problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 21,000 miles, and 68% before 25,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.