2013 Ford Expedition: Electrical System complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 10 owner complaints for the 2013 Ford Expedition that list the electrical system component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11596589 (filed 06/25/2024): “When driving veh wrench light came on veh jerks and drops down to first gear rpm and speed gauges go out for second had to pull over cut veh off and cut it back on to get it home this happened several times took it to the closes shop they said it the transmission speed sensor loosing connection wit…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11579872 (filed 03/28/2024): “The contact owned a 2013 ford expedition. the contact stated that while the vehicle was idling in the daughter's driveway, a mist was present coming from the vents, and moments later the horn activated and flames were seem coming from under the front passenger side dashboard. flames quickly engulfed…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11499402 (filed 12/29/2022): “The transmission is shifting dangerously. all the lights on the dash are flashing and the speedometer doesn't work. we were driving at highway speed and the transmission shifted into first gear causing an abrupt slowing of the expedition. when we stopped at a red light the vehicle would remain in th…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Finding and splicing chewed wiring is doable with a multimeter and patience but can be time-consuming; harness replacement is pro work. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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Sources
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