2017 Ford EXPEDITION: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
356 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
77,276 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2017 model year. Data snapshot: . 155 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 91 of 356 complaints (25.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 86 | 24.2% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 57 | 16.0% |
| Transmission and shifting | 30 | 8.4% |
| Engine operation | 18 | 5.1% |
| Steering behavior | 18 | 5.1% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 0.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 91 |
| Power Train | 51 |
| Service Brakes | 42 |
| Unknown Or Other | 41 |
| Engine | 38 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 29 |
| Visibility | 29 |
| Back Over Prevention | 23 |
Electrical System: 91; Power Train: 51; Service Brakes: 42; Unknown Or Other: 41; Engine: 38; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 29; Visibility: 29; Back Over Prevention: 23
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 18 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 19 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 37 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 31 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 41 |
| 150,000 and above | 9 |
Under 25,000: 18; 25,000 to 49,999: 19; 50,000 to 74,999: 37; 75,000 to 99,999: 31; 100,000 to 149,999: 41; 150,000 and above: 9
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (41). 201 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 22 |
| 2020 | 23 |
| 2021 | 28 |
| 2022 | 64 |
| 2023 | 72 |
| 2024 | 31 |
| 2025 | 66 |
| 2026 | 31 |
2016: 1; 2017: 10; 2018: 8; 2019: 22; 2020: 23; 2021: 28; 2022: 64; 2023: 72; 2024: 31; 2025: 66; 2026: 31
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 86 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 57 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 30 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10899848 · 2016-08-31 (August 31, 2016)
POWERED RUNNING BOARD CLOSED ON MY 5 YEAR OLD'S FOOT AS HE WAS ENTERING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR DOOR WITH BOTH DOORS OPEN ON PASSENGER SIDE. I HAD TO STAND ON THE PARTIALLY CLOSED BOARD AND APPLY PRESSURE TO EXTRACT MY SON'S FOOT. VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT WITH ENGINE IDLING.
Owner-reported narrative. 3,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10899848 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10943948 · 2017-01-09 (January 9, 2017)
VEHICLE LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING (IN MOTION) ON HIGHWAY. NO ENGINE POWER, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. ONLY 1,400 MILES ON VEHICLE FROM NEW. DEALER SERVICE INDICATED GROUND WIRE BROKE TO PCM POWER CONTROL MODULE. CAUSED FUSE 77 TO SHORT OPEN. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 1,400 miles reported. Look up ODI 10943948 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10985829 · 2017-05-15 (May 15, 2017)
TL* THE CONTACT LEASED A 2017 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK THE VEHICLE WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE INDEPENDENTLY AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A CONCUSSION, LACERATIONS TO THE LEFT SHIN, AND BAD BRUISES TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE NECK AND SHOULDER. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED FROM THE SCENE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 25,600.
Owner-reported narrative. 25,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 10985829 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10993857 · 2017-06-07 (June 7, 2017)
MERGING ONTO A FREEWAY, NO OTHER VEHICLES AHEAD, BEHIND OR BESIDE, THE DRIVER SIDE REAR WINDOW SPONTANEOUSLY SHATTERED. WAS GOING 60-65MPH AT THE TIME. NO OUTSIDE FACTORS AROUND TO CAUSE THE GLASS BREAK. NO FOREIGN OBJECT FOUND IN VEHICLE. FORD REFUSING TO INVESTIGATE ROOT CAUSE. FORD'S STANCE IS AN EXTERNAL FACTOR CAUSED THE BREAK UNLESS MORE PEOPLE COME FORWARD WITH SAME COMPLAINT. WOULD NOT INSPECT TILTING HINGE MECHANISM FOR THE BROKEN WINDOW, INSPECT OTHER INTACT WINDOWS OR DO ANY OTHER INSPECTION THAT I REQUESTED. WAS TOLD THAT THE…
Owner-reported narrative. 1,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10993857 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11005500 · 2017-07-15 (July 15, 2017)
EXHAUST FUMES IN THE CABIN UPON EXCELERATION.
Owner-reported narrative. 6,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11005500 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11010187 · 2017-07-24 (July 24, 2017)
VEHICLE WAS PULLED 3/4 INTO THE GARAGE WITH THE BACK WHEELS ON THE APPROACH OF THE DRIVEWAY. VEHICLE WAS PUT INTO PARK AND SHUT OFF. I RETURNED TO THE GARAGE 10 MINUTES LATER TO FIND THE VEHICLE HAD ROLLED DOWN THE DRIVEWAY, STRIKING A TREE CAUSING SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE. VEHICLE WAS FOUND TO BE IN PARK AND STARTED UP WITHOUT ANY PROBLEMS. IN THE LAST COUPLE OF DAYS I HAVE NOTICED INCONSISTENCY WITH THE VEHICLE'S SHIFTER WHEN PLACING IT IN PARK. I HAVE SEEN IT GET HUNG UP BETWEEN REVERSE AND PARK. THIS IS A BRAND NEW FLEET VEHICLE WITH…
Owner-reported narrative. 1,049 miles reported. Look up ODI 11010187 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11011638 · 2017-07-31 (July 31, 2017)
TRUCK HAS SMELLED LIKE EXHAUST DURING HARD ACCELERATION NUMEROUS TIMES. I HAVE HAD TO LOWER MY WINDOWS TO ALLOW IT TO ESCAPE.
Owner-reported narrative. 2,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11011638 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11030534 · 2017-09-29 (September 29, 2017)
THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ONLY REACH OUT ABOUT TWO VEHICLE LENGTHS. I'VE HAD IT BACK TO FORD ON FOUR DIFFERENT OCCASIONS BUT THEY SAY THEY CAN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. I'VE REPLACED THE BULBS WITH ONES THAT ARE SUPPOSED TO REACH OUT AN ADDITIONAL 120 FEET BUT THEY ARE JUST AS BAD.
Owner-reported narrative. 9,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11030534 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
4 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
22V150000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist
Reported: 2022-03-11 (March 11, 2022)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and 2016-2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.
Consequence: A loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, requiring greater effort and distance to stop the vehicle. These conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. If the master cylinder is leaking, the brake booster will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. An interim owner notification letter notifying customers of the safety defect were mailed on April 29, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed April 29, 2022. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 20V-332. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S11.
NHTSA campaign record ↗22V648000 · Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Fan/Motor | Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
Reported: 2022-08-26 (August 26, 2022)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The front blower motor located behind the glove box may fail.
Consequence: Front blower motor failure can increase the risk of a vehicle interior fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front blower motor assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to become available in the second quarter of 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S56.
NHTSA campaign record ↗25V236000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist
Reported: 2025-04-11 (April 11, 2025)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.
Consequence: A brake fluid leak can cause reduced brake function and extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. If the master cylinder is leaking, the brake booster will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S37. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 22V-150.
NHTSA campaign record ↗25V572000 · Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
Reported: 2025-09-03 (September 3, 2025)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Consequence: A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.
NHTSA campaign record ↗