The problem
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 customer usage. This can result in insufficient spring force to return the handle to the fully closed position. The handle May be loose causing a rattle or noise and the handle May not return to the fully closed position. This condition May also provide a delayed resistance when actuating the handle prior to opening the door.
The risk
In the event of a side impact crash, the interior door handle May cause the door latch to open increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
The fix
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.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 08V-058 (08V058000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 08S03 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Component | Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch |
| Report date | February 5, 2008 |
| Owners notified | March 5, 2008 |
| Vehicles affected | 123,632 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the locks & latches
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 08V-058 repair free?
Yes. Ford dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 123,632 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.