2016 Ford Expedition Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 35 Electrical System complaints for the 2016 Ford Expedition, 16% of its 216 total complaints, including 3 fires. No related recall is listed in this dataset, though owner narratives reference a separate blower motor campaign. Median mileage at failure is 120,000.
- Electrical System complaints
- 35
- 16% of 216
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 3
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 120,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Owners report the blower motor and its wiring/control board overheating or smoking, in some cases starting a small fire behind the glove box or dashboard.
- Some describe the low-beam projector headlights producing very poor light output, making driving in rain, snow, or at night difficult.
- Others report a yellow wrench warning light appearing while driving, cutting power to the engine and forcing the vehicle to coast to safety.
- A number of owners describe the vehicle randomly shutting off or losing acceleration above certain speeds, sometimes traced to the throttle body.
- Several report Bluetooth connectivity dropping or failing to list paired devices, with dealers suggesting the APIM unit as the cause.
- Some mention the navigation system failing to route correctly or losing calls, raising concern about being unable to reach emergency services.
When 2016 Ford Expedition electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 17, 2017, latest Jul 27, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2016 Ford Expedition
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Electrical System complaints by Expedition model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many electrical system complaints does the 2016 Ford Expedition have?
- NHTSA lists 35 Electrical System complaints for the 2016 Expedition, making up 16% of its 216 total complaints for the model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2016 Ford Expedition electrical system?
- This dataset shows no related recall entries for the 2016 Expedition's Electrical System category, though several owner complaints reference a separate blower motor recall campaign.
- Did the electrical problems cause any fires?
- Yes, NHTSA records show 3 fires linked to complaints in this category, including reports of smoke and burning around the blower motor.
- At what mileage do electrical problems typically appear on the 2016 Expedition?
- The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints is 120,000 miles.
- How does the 2016 Expedition compare to other years for electrical complaints?
- The 2016 model's 16% share is lower than 2015 (27%) and 2017 (27%), suggesting other years reported electrical issues more frequently relative to their total complaints.