How many electrical complaints does the 2021 Ford Expedition have?

NHTSA lists 25 Electrical System complaints for the 2021 Expedition, which is 11% of the 232 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2021 Ford Expedition electrical system?

This data shows no related recalls listed specifically under the Electrical System category for the 2021 Expedition.

At what mileage do 2021 Expedition electrical problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 13,050 miles.

Are the electrical problems dangerous?

NHTSA data for this category records two fires and one injury among the 25 complaints, with zero crashes reported.

How does 2021 compare to other Expedition years for electrical complaints?

The 2021 Expedition's 11% share is lower than 2017's 27% and 2015's 27%, suggesting fewer electrical complaints relative to total complaints in those years.

2021 Ford Expedition Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 25 Electrical System complaints for the 2021 Ford Expedition, 11% of its 232 total complaints for the year. Two fires and one injury were reported, with a median failure mileage of 13,050 miles. No related recall is listed in this data for the electrical system itself.

Electrical System complaints: 25; 11% of 232
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 13,050 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Owners report the engine shutting off completely while driving, sometimes displaying a "Shift to P, then Restart Engine" message in traffic.
Some describe an underhood fire, with owners linking the event to a separate recall for a fire hazard rather than this electrical complaint category.
Several vehicles failed to start on repeated occasions, with one case requiring replacement of the battery junction box without resolving the issue.
Owners describe the automatic power running board raising and lowering on its own while the vehicle was parked.
Some report the backup camera screen freezing or going black after shifting into Drive, with no button response.
A few describe the auto start/stop feature shutting the engine off fully when stopped in traffic, with no fix offered by the dealer.

When 2021 Ford Expedition electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 24, 2021, latest Sep 10, 2026.

25 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2021 to Sep 2026; peak Nov 2024 (3).

Electrical System recalls for the 2021 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.

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 the 2021 Ford Expedition have?: NHTSA lists 25 Electrical System complaints for the 2021 Expedition, which is 11% of the 232 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2021 Ford Expedition electrical system?: This data shows no related recalls listed specifically under the Electrical System category for the 2021 Expedition.
At what mileage do 2021 Expedition electrical problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 13,050 miles.
Are the electrical problems dangerous?: NHTSA data for this category records two fires and one injury among the 25 complaints, with zero crashes reported.
How does 2021 compare to other Expedition years for electrical complaints?: The 2021 Expedition's 11% share is lower than 2017's 27% and 2015's 27%, suggesting fewer electrical complaints relative to total complaints in those years.