2012 Ford Expedition Electrical System Problems
- 12
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford expedition. While driving various speeds, the vehicle shut off and the speedometer gauge went to zero. The contact stated that the vehicle had to be coasted to the side of the road and would restart occasionally. The contact called monaco & sons motor sales, inc (767 new london turnpike, glastonbury, ct 06033, [redacted]) and was informed that the vehicle was not included in a…
ODI 11151130
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford expedition. While driving, the low fuel indicator illuminated, all the lighting on the instrument panel flickered, and the vehicle decelerated. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and powered off the engine. When the vehicle was restarted, the instrument panel was reset and the vehicle was able to drive normally. The failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to all…
ODI 11131784
Electrical System · Power Train
We took the vehicle to our local ford service center approx. Aug. 2017 with mileage at approx. 54000 miles while the vehicle was still covered under factory warranty. We were experiencing a sudden downshift in the transmission when driving in city streets. The instrument cluster would show the speed at 0 mph and the message --- miles to empty would display. The dealership was not able to pull any codes at that time…
ODI 11084000
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
Vehicle downshifts while driving at different speeds. Panel reads, flat tires, no fuel, no gauges will work. I was pulling out of a gas station on a major hwy, i gave the vehicle gas to enter the lane, as i was approaching a higher speed , my vehicle downshifted and the vehicle behind me had to slam on their breaks to avoid hitting me in the back. Another time at a high rate of speed on an interstate , as i was…
ODI 11101913
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
Customer complained of the vehicle stalling. Testing found an electrical issue with the fuel supply and delivery system. Removal and inspection of the fuel pump found the internal power wire to the pump rubbed through on the pressure regulator ground spade causing a short circuit inside the fuel tank - this short circuit blows fuse 44 in the underhood fuse box, causes the vehicle to stall without warning, melted the…
ODI 11064338
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford expedition. While driving approximately 2 mph, the vehicle independently downshifted. The check engine, fuel, and tire sensor warning indicators illuminated. In addition, the speedometer failed. The vehicle was taken to rivertown ford ([redacted], columbus, ga 31904) where it was diagnosed that the led frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred…
ODI 11044490
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford expedition. While driving 50 mph, the instrument cluster failed and went blank without warning. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (johnson brothers ford lincoln, 7455 south general bruce dr, temple, tx 75505) where it was diagnosed that the molar lead frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and opened case number:…
ODI 11030364
Electrical System
Our 2012 expedition speedometer has repeatedly dropped to zero and stopped functioning while driving on the highway. We bought the truck last month as a ford certified vehicle. It has 30k original miles. This is a major safety issue. We have also submitted a complaint regarding intermittent loss of transmission output.
ODI 11001855
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford expedition. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle downshifted without warning and stalled more than once. The contact had to quickly coast the vehicle over to the side of the road and was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who was unable to replicate and diagnosis the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact to take the…
ODI 10894022
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford expedition. While driving approximatley 40 mph, the speedometer and fuel gauge readings fluctuated and the transmission jerked violently. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v190000 (exterior lighting, power train). The failure recurred on two separate occassions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the transmission output speed sensor was replaced. The…
ODI 10862973
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Smelled a burning plastic smell from the rear of the vehicle . After searching i discovered the 3rd brake light housing had overheated and has melted in the frame from the heat of the lighting. This is a stock housing from ford with ford installed lights. *tr
ODI 10663647
Electrical System · Service Brakes
Driving down the highway at 65 mph in the left lane when the car lost all power. We were able to coast to the side of the highway because we were traveling at the rate of speed listed above with no power. This is extremely dangerous to someone in this position. As we attempted to see if we could figure out what had occurred an error appeared on the service display of service advance trac. A few minutes later we…
ODI 10564308