2023 Ford Expedition Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 16 Electrical System complaints for the 2023 Ford Expedition, 25% of its 64 total complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 34,040 miles. A related recall (26V104000) covers a trailer module software update, though it applies broadly across several Ford models.
- Electrical System complaints
- 16
- 25% of 64
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 34,040 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Center touchscreen and instrument panel go completely black while driving, cutting off gauges, warnings, and climate/navigation controls.
- Vehicle fails to start after a low-battery alert from the mobile app, sometimes tied to a battery junction box shorting out from water intrusion.
- Front door master switch stops operating power windows and side mirrors.
- Loud popping or crackling noises come from the electrical system while the vehicle sits idling.
- Wiring loom failures disable individual door buttons, requiring dealer replacement of the wiring.
When 2023 Ford Expedition electrical complaints were filed
First complaint May 10, 2023, latest Jul 10, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2023 Ford Expedition
- NHTSA 26V104000Feb 20, 2026Electrical System4,381,878 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Exterior lighting:tail lights
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles. When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driverâs ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 17, 2026.
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 common are electrical problems in the 2023 Ford Expedition?
- NHTSA lists 16 Electrical System complaints for the 2023 model year, which is 25% of the 64 total complaints filed for that year.
- Is there a recall for electrical issues on the 2023 Ford Expedition?
- Yes, recall 26V104000, reported in 2026, addresses the integrated trailer module software with a dealer or over-the-air update, though it covers many Ford and Lincoln models, not just the Expedition.
- At what mileage do electrical failures typically show up?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 34,040 miles at the time of failure for Electrical System complaints on this model year.
- Have electrical problems caused any fires or crashes in the 2023 Expedition?
- NHTSA records show 1 fire and 1 crash associated with complaints filed for the 2023 Expedition, though not all were confirmed as electrical-system related.