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2018 Ford Expedition EL Lights Problems

Lights complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2018 Ford Expedition EL has 17 NHTSA lights complaints and 0 lights-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2018 Ford Expedition EL

Powertrain
107
Engine
78
Suspension
23
Other
19
Lights
17
Electrical
15
Visibility
8
Wheels
8
Speed Control
7
Structure
7
Seat Belts
4
Airbags
4
Brakes
4
Steering
3

17

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Lights Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jul 3, 2025EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHERJust purchased a certified used vehicle. 1) passenger DTRL is half way burnt out. Upon reading t...
Apr 24, 2025EXTERIOR LIGHTINGThe passenger DRL is only lit at at the top strip and not the rest of the strip.
Jan 8, 2025EXTERIOR LIGHTINGThe passenger side headlight assembly has a led daytime running light strip that has burnt out and i...
Dec 17, 2024EXTERIOR LIGHTINGThe passenger side day time running light led halo is partially not working-Daytime Running Light de...
Dec 17, 2024EXTERIOR LIGHTINGDaylight light led lighting is halfway off.
Aug 30, 2024EXTERIOR LIGHTINGDrl not workingg
Jan 1, 2023EXTERIOR LIGHTINGDefective daytime running light, passenger side, that does not fully illuminate. I’ve noticed this o...
Jan 1, 2022EXTERIOR LIGHTINGDefective daytime running light, passenger side, that does not fully illuminate. I’ve noticed this o...
Oct 29, 2019EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTHE HEADLIGHTS ON THE 2018 EXPEDITION ARE AWFUL. THEY ARE FAR TOO DIM AND DISTANCE COVERAGE IS FAR T...
May 20, 2019EXTERIOR LIGHTINGPOOR ILLUMINATION FROM HEADLIGHTS. VISIBILITY AT NIGHT WITH EITHER HIGH OR LOW BEAMS IS UNACCEPTABLE...
Jan 2, 2019EXTERIOR LIGHTINGI HAVE A WONDERFUL 2018 FORD EXPEDITION. I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT THE CAR, AND EXPECTED I WOULD, BECA...
Jan 1, 2019EXTERIOR LIGHTINGHEADLIGHT POWER ON THE VEHICLE IS INADEQUATE, DOES NOT PROVIDE ENOUGH FORWARD VISIBILITY. NOTICED AF...
Dec 12, 2018EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTHE HALOGEN HEADLIGHTS IN MY 2018 FORD EXPEDITION LIMITED ARE TOO DIM AND UNSAFE FOR ROADS THAT ARE ...
Oct 5, 2018EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTHE HALOGEN HEADLAMPS ON THE 2018 EXPEDITION ARE COMPLETELY INADEQUATE FOR A 2018 VEHICLE. THEY ARE ...
Aug 30, 2018EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTHE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS SHINE VERY LOW AND NOT FAR ENOUGH AHEAD OF THE VEHICLE. THEY ARE ALSO VERY D...
Aug 25, 2018EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTHE HEADLIGHTS ON THIS VEHICLE ARE ABSOLUTELY THE WORST OF ANY CAR I'VE EVER DRIVEN. DID NIGHT DRIV...
Jun 22, 2018EXTERIOR LIGHTINGCPSC: THE PURPORTED PURPOSE OF FORD'S 'PROJECTOR' HEADLIGHT DESIGN WAS TO INCREASE LUMENS WHILE DEC...

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