2018 Ford Expedition electrical system problems
33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2018 Ford Expedition — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The infotainment screen that includes the rear backup camera stopped working intermittently and then completely. The dealer's service department identified that the APIM, a module involved in operating the screen had failed. The backup camera is a significant and necessary safety feature for such a…”
filed Jul 16, 2026
“Engine light stays on along with manual light and charging system service now. Battery, alternator changed out, 3 mechanic repair shops can not find what is wrong. Vehicle bogs down and does not run right when the Manuel light comes one which is about 2 times a week.”
filed Jun 30, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This article supersedes TSB 24-2165 to update the TSB Service Procedure. Some vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit various SYNC performance related concerns including but not limited to: Display…
TSB 25-2570 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 26, 2025Some 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0024 and/or P0025. Pinpoint test HK in…
SSM 54366 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 12, 2025
Electrical System problems in other Expedition years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Expedition | 4 | 15% |
| 2024 Expedition | 14 | 20% |
| 2023 Expedition | 16 | 25% |
| 2022 Expedition | 19 | 18% |
| 2021 Expedition | 22 | 10% |
| 2020 Expedition | 35 | 9% |
| 2019 Expedition | 17 | 4% |
| 2017 Expedition | 91 | 26% |
| 2016 Expedition | 33 | 15% |
| 2015 Expedition | 45 | 27% |
| 2014 Expedition | 13 | 18% |
| 2013 Expedition | 10 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 Ford Expedition
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.