169 of the 12,004 complaints filed about the Ford Expedition are about the lighting — 100% of everything owners reported. The worst model year for it is 1998.
169
Complaints
100%
Share of all complaints
1
Crashes
3
Fires
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Daytime running LED lights in headlights have stopped working. Unable to replace bulb/fix due to having to replace the entire head lamp assembly.
NHTSA complaint #11762955 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
My 3rd / Center brake light assembly had to be replaced as it was not working. The issue was caused by condensation. I paid to have it replaced but feel this should be a warranty item. Root cause should be improper seal around light assembly. This would not be normal user “wear and tear”. It is improper design/mfg process. Since it is the high brake light this is a serious safety concern. Thank you
NHTSA complaint #11761907 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
There is a very common problem with the passenger side headlight daytime running lights on the 2018-2023 Ford Expedition. The daytime running lights go dim, completely fail, or turn purple, as has happened on my 2020 Ford Expedition Platinum. This has created a safety issue due to the DRLs no longer functioning as intended. There is no fix for the consumer aside from replacing the entire headlight assembly, removing the entire front fascia in the process, at a cost of $1500 or more per light assembly for parts and labor. There are hundreds if not thousands of vehicles reporting the same issue with the daytime running lights.
NHTSA complaint #11745164 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Daytime Running Light has failed on passenger headlight. This condition makes the vehicle less visible to others. The only remedy for this issue is to replace the entire headlight which approaches $2000 for a single headlight.
NHTSA complaint #11725953 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Front passenger DRL fail in lower 2/3 of LED strip. Im afraid other cars won't see me as well. No warnings on the inside dash display. A car flagged me down to tell me.
NHTSA complaint #11719657 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Passenger side DRL (daytime running light) has dimmed and turned purple. Upon further research, this is happening to thousands of Ford Expeditions specifically on the passenger side. The only repair is to replace entire housing.
NHTSA complaint #11708963 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
DRL failure is widespread across ford vehicles and should be addressed by the manufacturer.
NHTSA complaint #11707796 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The passenger side headlight DRL is fading and does not appear to be as bright and pronounced as the driver side DRL. This vehicle has the LED headlights and fog lights.
NHTSA complaint #11707752 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Passenger side daytime running lights (DRL) have dimmed, diminishing daytime visibility . LED bulb may be out. Seems to be a common problem per other Expedition owners. There were no warnings or messages stating problem. The only way to fix the problem is by replacing the entire headlamp assembly ($1,200 plus labor).
NHTSA complaint #11695895 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
LED daytime running lights have failed and turned blue on one side. This issue appears to affect many vehicles of the same make and model. DRLs are a piece of safety equipment that makes the vehicle more visible to others, and as such, should be in proper working order.
NHTSA complaint #11694574 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Drl is only half on seems that this is a common problem and a safety problem for it is a lighting issue
NHTSA complaint #11687023 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
LED Daytime Running Light on passenger side headlight is fading and has purple hue at times. This presents poor visibility to other vehicles and can create confusion due to inconsistent appearance for oncoming traffic.
NHTSA complaint #11684484 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Drl not workingg
NHTSA complaint #11678046 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The component that failed is the left front driver side headlight of the vehicle, resulting in low visibility and inability to see or drive the vehicle in it's current condition at night. The only "warning" that could potentially have been a "warning", was the blinker began rapidly blinking the day before the headlight stopped functioning; the blinker no longer worked in the headlight but still worked on the driver mirror and back taillight. By the next day, the driver side headlight no longer functioned. It is my knowledge that Ford has a lifetime guarantee on the headlights for this make, model, and year of vehicle. Due to this not functioning, I would like to get it properly replaced under warranty or guarantee of Ford.
NHTSA complaint #11676322 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The passenger DRL is only lit at at the top strip and not the rest of the strip.
NHTSA complaint #11672819 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Just purchased a certified used vehicle. 1) passenger DTRL is half way burnt out. Upon reading tons of forums online, I’m seeing this is a VERY COMMON issue. 2) the back up guide lines on the back up camera does not show. After master reset of the sync system , the lines appeared once. Since then it has not shown ever again.
NHTSA complaint #11672890 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The coating and plastic is failing in the headlights, this can reduce visibility and by extension safety.
NHTSA complaint #11666972 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defective daytime running light, passenger side, that does not fully illuminate. I’ve noticed this on several of the same make, model, and body style (with the same DTRLs).
NHTSA complaint #11659470 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The passenger side daytime running light has burned out. Daytime running lights are a safety feature for myself and other drivers. The problem happens 100% of the time. The dealership has inspected the issue and suggest replacing the entire headlight assembly. It happened January 2025 and No warning lights came on. It was brought to my attention by another driver in traffic
NHTSA complaint #11652955 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The passenger side day time running light led halo is partially not working-Daytime Running Light defective. Several customers affected for the same reason all over internet.
NHTSA complaint #11646966 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.