2017 Ford Expedition
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 357
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2017
None on file
26% of complaints
Complaints per year
2017: 357 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 4 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 3 |
| 1997 | 853 |
| 1998 | 836 |
| 1999 | 946 |
| 2000 | 890 |
| 2001 | 578 |
| 2002 | 340 |
| 2003 | 615 |
| 2004 | 296 |
| 2005 | 315 |
| 2006 | 299 |
| 2007 | 215 |
| 2008 | 146 |
| 2009 | 28 |
| 2010 | 58 |
| 2011 | 71 |
| 2012 | 118 |
| 2013 | 92 |
| 2014 | 71 |
| 2015 | 164 |
| 2016 | 216 |
| 2017 | 357 |
| 2018 | 376 |
| 2019 | 503 |
| 2020 | 410 |
| 2021 | 236 |
| 2022 | 112 |
| 2023 | 65 |
| 2024 | 77 |
| 2025 | 37 |
| 2026 | 10 |
| 2027 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
26% · 92 reportsMost commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.
Show complaint excerpts
My camera only works for a couple of seconds and not always, plus the screen turns blue or black
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-15
Service brakes
22% · 79 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
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Vehicle is experiencing brake degradation matching safety recall 25S37/22S11. Dealership states the vehicle is unsafe but refuses to provide a loaner car.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-18
Power train
14% · 51 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-07-24
Our 2017 Ford Expedition, has been diagnosed with a failure involving the molded lead frame/transmission sensor assembly in its 6R80 transmission.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-23
Engine
11% · 38 reportsBack over prevention
9% · 31 reportsMost commonly citing camera and rearview system braking.
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The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention); but the dealer advised the contact that the recall repair could not be performed without charging for the repair.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-13
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2017Complaint volume 357 complaints filed for this model year.
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2022-04-29Service brakes, hydraulic22V150000 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.
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.
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2023-08-04Electrical system, visibility22V648000 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.
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.
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2025-09-25Service brakes, hydraulic25V236000 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.
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.
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2026-01-13Back over prevention25V572000 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...
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2017 Ford Expedition — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 92 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 79 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 51 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 22V150000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 22V648000 · Electrical system, visibility
- Recall 25V236000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 25V572000 · Back over prevention
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2017 Ford Expedition reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2017 Ford Expedition is rated "worse than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Ford Expedition?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2017 Ford Expedition have?
- 4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.