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2011 Ford Expedition Electrical system Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
10%of 71 total for the year
Median mileage
55,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the electrical system of the 2011 Ford Expedition, 10% of the 71 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

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.

“Door closed sensor is faulty and sounds like this is a known issue with Ford but a recall won't happen till more people complain. I am making my complaint official. Also seeking warranty repairs from the original dealership since the issue has returned.”

NHTSA complaint #11288164, filed 2019-12, 55,000 miles

“A fuse that has the driver side window, sunroof, compass, tv's and back window's connected to it keeps going out. We replaced the fuse ourselves for the first time and then it blew again in about 2 weeks. Then I took it to a Ford dealership that is closer to our home town and they replaced the fuse again and said they couldn't find anything that is causing it to keep blowing. About 2 weeks later it blows again. So I take it back to the same Ford dealer and they were hesitant to try to fix it again. …”

NHTSA complaint #10476759, filed 2012-09, 40,000 miles

“We were driving on 95 when we heard a thud-type noise. We thought we had a flat tire, but then the vehicle would no longer accelerate. We were able to get off at the exit that was immediately upon us and safely pull off on the side of the road. We did not have any flat tires. The vehicle would still turn on and run (so we knew it wasn't the alternator), but it wouldn't accelerate. The Ford dealership informed us it was the mextronics electronic portion of the shift mechanism and valve body in the transmission. …”

NHTSA complaint #10475306, filed 2012-09, 25,000 miles

“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2011 Ford Expedition. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 136,000, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 336,000. The contact called the seller, who advised that the sale was final and to end communications. An Attorney General and private attorney were contacted.”

NHTSA complaint #11743503, filed 2026-06, 336,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2011 FORD Expedition. The contact stated that while driving, there was a burning odor coming from the vehicle. The contact stated at the time she did not see any smoke coming from her vehicle, so she assumed it was the outside. The contact stated that once she parked her vehicle, she sat inside the vehicle for approximately one hour before she exited the vehicle. The contact stated that when she came back to her vehicle, it was filled with smoke. …”

NHTSA complaint #11453503, filed 2022-02, 177,000 miles

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026110%
2025616%
20241519%
20231726%
20222017%
20212410%
2020358%
2019173%
2018349%
20179226%
20163315%
20154527%
20141318%
20131011%
20122017%
2011710%
20101017%
2009518%
200896%
2007188%
20063211%
20057624%
20043612%
200310417%
20024614%
200111820%
200021424%
199911712%
199811514%
19979511%

Other parts of the 2011 Ford Expedition

Transmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsSeats
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2011 Ford Expedition

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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