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2016 Ford Expedition EL Electrical Problems

Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2016 Ford Expedition EL has 20 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2016 Ford Expedition EL

Brakes
45
Powertrain
32
Other
26
Engine
22
Electrical
20
Speed Control
14
Steering
5
Airbags
5
Wheels
3

20

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Electrical Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jun 18, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe front AC stopped blowing and it got excessively warm in the cab. I thought it may be the blower ...
Apr 8, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe blower motor harness melted for the second time. The blower motor was replaced with the recall p...
Sep 30, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINESudden feel of a misfire putting truck into reverse, definitely caught my attention as vehicle has u...
Sep 15, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2016 Ford Expedition. The contact stated the vehicle was repaired under an unknow...
Sep 15, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITYThe contact owns a 2016 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer...
Sep 8, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITYThe contact owns a 2016 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the ...
Aug 24, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2016 Ford Expedition. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number:...
Jul 17, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITYThe contact owns a 2016 Ford Expedition. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number:...
Jun 30, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe rear actuator has gone out 4 years in a row and breaks within less than a year from getting repa...
Jun 22, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHERIn June 2023 there was a strong burning smell in our 2016 Expedition's cabin. We took the vehicle to...
Jan 30, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITYThe contact owns a 2016 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed spe...
Jan 16, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITYThe contact owns a 2016 Ford Expedition. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number:...
Nov 29, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITYThe contact owns a 2016 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V...
Oct 10, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEMWe own a 2016 Expedition King Ranch Edition which we purchased new in 2016. Last September we receiv...
Sep 2, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThis is in reference to Safety Recall 22S56. The recall talks about the possibility of the vehicle c...
Jun 1, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe vehicle's blue-tooth connectivity malfunctions. Connectivity drops or occasionally does not list...
Nov 10, 2021ELECTRICAL SYSTEMNavigation system fails, does not route correctly. Fear for getting lost or not making appointments...
Aug 12, 2020ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE2016 FORD EXPEDITION EL LIMITED - MANUFACTURED IN DEARBORN MICHIGAN "YELLOW WRENCH" WARNING LIGHT...
May 5, 2020ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHERThe dash air vent and rear vent motors are clicking when they are turned on. I have read numerous re...
Feb 12, 2020ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,ENGINEVEHICLE SPONTANEOUSLY STARTED ON FIRE. IT HAD BEEN TURNED OFF AT A RESTAURANT IN PARKING AREA. IT H...

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