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2012 Ford Expedition Electrical Problems

Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2012 Ford Expedition has 10 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2012 Ford Expedition

Powertrain
64
Structure
12
Electrical
10
Other
9
Engine
5
Speed Control
3
Suspension
3
Seats
3

10

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Electrical Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Sep 5, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINEI was driving regularly down the road when I noticed the smell of electrical fire. Smoke started co...
Jun 6, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHERMy vehicle suddenly shifted downward, my gas pedal had no effect, my speedometer stopped working and...
May 8, 2021ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLWHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY DOWNSHIFTED INTO 1ST GEAR, RPMS REVVED UP, SPEEDOMETER STOPPED W...
May 1, 2019ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINEIDENTICAL TO NUMEROUS OTHER REGISTERED COMPLAINTS (JUNE 4, 2018 NHTSA ID NUMBER: 11099593, SEPTEMBER...
Nov 8, 2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND ...
Jan 22, 2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMCUSTOMER COMPLAINED OF THE VEHICLE STALLING. TESTING FOUND AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE WITH THE FUEL SUPPLY...
Sep 27, 2017ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILED AND...
Jun 27, 2017ELECTRICAL SYSTEMOUR 2012 EXPEDITION SPEEDOMETER HAS REPEATEDLY DROPPED TO ZERO AND STOPPED FUNCTIONING WHILE DRIVING...
Dec 11, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTINGSMELLED A BURNING PLASTIC SMELL FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE . AFTER SEARCHING I DISCOVERED THE 3RD ...
Feb 13, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKESDRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH IN THE LEFT LANE WHEN THE CAR LOST ALL POWER. WE WERE ABLE TO COA...

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