How many electrical complaints does NHTSA list for the 2018 Ford Expedition?

NHTSA lists 56 Electrical System complaints for the 2018 Expedition, which is 15% of all 375 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2018 Ford Expedition electrical system?

No related recall is listed in the data for this component on the 2018 Expedition.

At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for electrical complaints on the 2018 Expedition is 16,750 miles.

What kind of electrical issues do owners report most?

Owners most often describe dim, poorly aimed halogen headlights, no-start events tied to a battery 'deep sleep' mode, and infotainment/backup camera failures.

Were there any fires linked to electrical problems?

Yes, NHTSA data shows 2 fires and 6 injuries among the electrical complaints for the 2018 Expedition.

2018 Ford Expedition Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 56 Electrical System complaints for the 2018 Ford Expedition, 15% of all complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 16,750 miles. No related recall is listed for this component. Reports include headlight dimness, deep sleep/no-start events, and one under-hood fire.

Electrical System complaints: 56; 15% of 375
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 6
Median mileage: 16,750 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Owners report halogen low-beam headlights that are too dim and aimed too low, leaving little forward or peripheral visibility at night.
Some describe the vehicle entering a 'deep sleep' battery mode and failing to start, requiring jump-starts on repeat occasions.
Others report the infotainment screen and backup camera failing intermittently, traced to a failed APIM module.
One owner reported an under-hood electrical fire that occurred spontaneously after a dashboard warning about conserving battery power.
A few owners noted the vehicle failed to start multiple times shortly after purchase, sometimes requiring battery replacement.

When 2018 Ford Expedition electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 2, 2018, latest Sep 9, 2026.

56 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2018 to Sep 2026; peak Jun 2019 (3).

Electrical System recalls for the 2018 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.

200576 (24%)
200632 (11%)
200719 (9%)
20089 (6%)
20095 (18%)
201012 (21%)
20118 (11%)
201220 (17%)
201310 (11%)
201413 (18%)
201545 (27%)
201635 (16%)
201795 (27%)
201856 (15%)
201926 (5%)
202040 (10%)
202125 (11%)
202222 (19%)
202316 (25%)
202415 (20%)
20256 (18%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does NHTSA list for the 2018 Ford Expedition?: NHTSA lists 56 Electrical System complaints for the 2018 Expedition, which is 15% of all 375 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2018 Ford Expedition electrical system?: No related recall is listed in the data for this component on the 2018 Expedition.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for electrical complaints on the 2018 Expedition is 16,750 miles.
What kind of electrical issues do owners report most?: Owners most often describe dim, poorly aimed halogen headlights, no-start events tied to a battery 'deep sleep' mode, and infotainment/backup camera failures.
Were there any fires linked to electrical problems?: Yes, NHTSA data shows 2 fires and 6 injuries among the electrical complaints for the 2018 Expedition.