2026 Ford Expedition Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 18%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 2026 Ford Expedition, 18% of the 11 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“On October 10, 2026, while traveling down the interstate at approximately 80 mph, the dash on my vehicle began flashing the following error messages: Service AdvanceTrac, Check Brake System, Service Vehicle Soon, Part Brake Limited Function Service Required, and PreCollision Assist Not available. Also showed multiple service needed icons. The car did not have any brakes. It did not appear to have the hydraulic fail safe functioning either. We put the vehicle in neutral and coasted. Once we slowed down to about 30 mph, the rear brakes only began locking up. We did have park on the transmission. …”
NHTSA complaint #11773943, filed 2026-10“Description On your vehicle it is possible that the trailer module trm may lose communication at vehicle start-up. If a trm loss of communication occurs and a trailer is connected to the vehicle, trailer stop lamps and turn signal indicators will not function. Additionally, for trailers equipped with electronic trailer brakes, the trailer brakes will not function. This loss of communication can occur with-or-without a trailer connected to the vehicle and can only initiate at vehicle start-up. …”
NHTSA complaint #11744046, filed 2026-06Related recalls
- 26V104000Feb 20, 2026Ford 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…Covers: Ford Expedition 2022–2027, F-150 2021–2026, Lincoln Navigator 2022–2027 +7 more
Related service bulletins
- 11038627Oct 19, 2026Some 2025-2027 Expedition/Navigator vehicles may exhibit an intermittent electronic static/buzzing/screeching/humming noise from the front audio speakers that changes with engine…
- 11038622Oct 13, 2026Some 2025-2027 Expedition/Navigator vehicles built without multi-contour second row seats (without minor feature code BYBAL) may exhibit a concern where the instrument panel…
- 11038437Oct 6, 2026Some 2024-2026 Nautilus and 2025-2026 Explorer/Aviator/Expedition/Navigator vehicles may experience Android Auto connection or general Bluetooth pairing concerns for both Android…
- 11037814Sep 29, 2026Quality improvements include: -Steering column memory calibration update to minimize unnecessary contact with mechanical hard stops
- 11037820Sep 25, 2026Quality improvements include: -Software update to improve responsiveness of the door control system after the vehicle enters a low-power state
- 11037569Sep 25, 2026Some 2024-2026 F-150, 2025 Explorer/Aviator, 2025-2026 Expedition/Navigator, or 2026 F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U211B:43:48 stored in the…
- 11037538Sep 23, 2026This bulletin supersedes 26-2280. Reason for update: To add 2027 vehicle models, update the Parts list to change the tape, and revise Step 4 to change the tape and wrap an…
- 11037512Sep 22, 2026Quality improvements include: -Restraints Control Module update to implement robust power-on reset logic.
- 11037503Sep 16, 2026Quality improvements include: -Image Processing Module A update to the latest software level
- 11037654Sep 11, 2026Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above equipped with one-touch up/down windows may exhibit a condition where a window does not respond to one-touch controls…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 18% |
| 2025 | 6 | 16% |
| 2024 | 15 | 19% |
| 2023 | 17 | 26% |
| 2022 | 20 | 17% |
| 2021 | 24 | 10% |
| 2020 | 35 | 8% |
| 2019 | 17 | 3% |
| 2018 | 34 | 9% |
| 2017 | 93 | 26% |
| 2016 | 33 | 15% |
| 2015 | 45 | 27% |
| 2014 | 13 | 18% |
| 2013 | 10 | 11% |
| 2012 | 20 | 17% |
| 2011 | 7 | 10% |
| 2010 | 10 | 17% |
| 2009 | 5 | 18% |
| 2008 | 9 | 6% |
| 2007 | 18 | 8% |
| 2006 | 32 | 11% |
| 2005 | 76 | 24% |
| 2004 | 36 | 12% |
| 2003 | 104 | 17% |
| 2002 | 46 | 14% |
| 2001 | 118 | 20% |
| 2000 | 214 | 24% |
| 1999 | 117 | 12% |
| 1998 | 115 | 14% |
| 1997 | 95 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2026 Ford Expedition
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2026 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