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2009 Ford Expedition Electrical system Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
18%of 28 total for the year
Median mileage
62,750miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electrical system of the 2009 Ford Expedition, 18% of the 28 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,750 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The brake sensor has malfunctioned and I am not able to take the vehicle out of park. If I depressed the brake pedal multiple times, it will finally sense the brakes and let me drive. Also, sometimes during driving the brake lights will not illuminate when pressed. Ford has issued a recall for this problem based on the date of manufacture. However, my model was not included as it was build 6 months prior to the timeframe outlined by Ford. Clearly the recall needs to be expanded since the problem is occurring in a wider timeframe than was determined by Ford.”

NHTSA complaint #10701106, filed 2015-03, 65,500 miles

“2009 Ford Expedition fog lights - both fog light lens crack after driving on a paved highway in sub zero freezing weather. Both have identical failure mode and Ford refuses to cover under warranty. The materials, design, and engineering is sub-standard and does not meet DOT specifications.”

NHTSA complaint #10293765, filed 2009-11, 9,000 miles

“While driving down the road the 2005 Ford Expedition limited vehicle will shut off and check electronic throttle control light will come on , brakes and power steering got out, happens at least twice a month. I have heard of numerous complaints of this from other owners.”

NHTSA complaint #10269340, filed 2009-05, 60,000 miles

“Air conditioner auto climate control.front blower periodically stops blowing.may not turn on when vehicle started or stop while vehicle has been running, nothing specific to recreate issue.rear blower works fine.been diagnosed 3-4 times with two different Ford repair facilities and not able to identify issue cause.vehicle under an extended service plan that covers all air conditioner and heater parts.some parts have been replaced.very frustrating because each time vehicle is turned in its a few days for them to do a diagnostic and monitor and return with no results.I have cycled the vehicle…”

NHTSA complaint #10893813, filed 2016-08, 80,585 miles

“2009 Ford Expedition. Consumer reports problem with dash instrument cluster the consumer stated during day light hours, he was unable to read any of the gauges such as the speedometer, gas, oil, engine temperature and message center.”

NHTSA complaint #10373049, filed 2010-12

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026218%
2025616%
20241519%
20231726%
20222017%
20212410%
2020358%
2019173%
2018349%
20179326%
20163315%
20154527%
20141318%
20131011%
20122017%
2011710%
20101017%
2009518%
200896%
2007188%
20063211%
20057624%
20043612%
200310417%
20024614%
200111820%
200021424%
199911712%
199811514%
19979511%

Other parts of the 2009 Ford Expedition

Body and structure
7 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2009 Ford Expedition

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology