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2018 Ford Expedition Electrical System Problems

NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/12/2026

30Electrical System complaints
8.4%Of all 357 complaints
#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How electrical system ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN135 · 37.8%
ENGINE96 · 26.9%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM30 · 8.4%
Unspecified / other27 · 7.6%
SUSPENSION23 · 6.4%

Share of the 357 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2018 Ford Expedition overview page.

What owners report

“The rear doors don’t unlock frequently. They won’t open from inside or outside often and require repeated unlocking of locks. The manual lock pulls on…”NHTSA complaint 11505774 — filed 02/06/2023
“About 20 times now, while I am on the freeway, sometimes when I am coasting, and other times when I am trying to quickly accelerate…”NHTSA complaint 11483699 — filed 09/09/2022
“UNDER WARRANTY, MOISTURE WAS PRESENT IN ALL THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS. THE UPPER (THIRD) BRAKE LIGHT HAD THE MOST CONDENSATION. AN AUTHORIZED FORD DEALER REVIEWED…”NHTSA complaint 11399251 — filed 03/05/2021

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Electrical System complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Ford Expedition have electrical system problems?

Electrical System is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2018 Ford Expedition: 30 of 357 complaints on file (8.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2018 Ford Expedition have in total?

357 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 7 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 21 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.