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2017 Ford Expedition

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most Expedition years

Owner complaints for the 2017 Ford Expedition are substantially higher than the model-year median of 155.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

155 reports with mileage · 201 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Electrical System. Review the 92 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Power Train. Review the 51 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Service Brakes. Review the 42 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

21 crash reports7 fire reports15 injury reports

Engine complaints

38 reports
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Mileage unknown · Sep 26, 2022
Engine

We were on family trip and we were going up A hill and out of no where our expedition starting losing power and started to make A rattle noise and luckily we were able to pull off exit where the check engine light came on and almost turned off before we parked … just left me and my husband and my two kids stuck on the side of th…

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We were on family trip and we were going up A hill and out of no where our expedition starting losing power and started to make A rattle noise and luckily we were able to pull off exit where the check engine light came on and almost turned off before we parked … just left me and my husband and my two kids stuck on the side of the road for three hours there was no warning no leaks no indications there was any problems with the vehicle we paid $275 to get it towed to the only place that was taking a vehicle on a Saturday they quoted us $16,000 that our motor was gone… So we called Ford … Pay $1200 to get it transported to the dealership where we paid $10,500 to have a whole new motor built they said it was a fluke accident they don’t have a real reason for it to happen our warranty just expired last year we had just had the oil change there before we left so there was no lack of maintenance done to the vehicle then I had to spend $550 to get a rental car to get family home … I have seen where they have recalls on the eco-boost motor for every other vehicle except for expedition my expedition is the eco-boost and Believe the issue stems from the eco-boost motor my vehicle was just barely out of powertrain warranty at 69,000 miles…. Also I have received two recalls now for the brake system which I have replaced rotors twice already which may been a part of the recall they’re just now sending us and the other recall is for the climate control front blower motor may overheat which I’m not sure if that could cause issues with our engine as well I would just like to have some help with my vehicle

NHTSA ODI #11486342

Mileage unknown · Sep 22, 2022
Engine

When you accelerate truck . Some time it start flashing engine check light and goes into limp mode as u left of pedal . Engine will start like miss fire No power . It will go back normal after about 20 seconds of. Releasing acceleration. Engine check light will be on unless you go get clear with computer

NHTSA ODI #11485778

Mileage unknown · Sep 8, 2022
Engine

The throttle body failed, causing the vehicle to go into limp mode while on a stretch of interstate hwy. The engine decelerated from 65 to below 5 mph immediately, causing cars and transfer trucks to have to swerve recklessly to avoid hitting me at full speed. My family was in this auto with me, which makes this even worse. From…

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The throttle body failed, causing the vehicle to go into limp mode while on a stretch of interstate hwy. The engine decelerated from 65 to below 5 mph immediately, causing cars and transfer trucks to have to swerve recklessly to avoid hitting me at full speed. My family was in this auto with me, which makes this even worse. From a quick search on the internet, this is a known problem and there hasn't been a recall. Will someone have to eventually die before Ford hales the problem? I now have my Expedition in the shop for repair and I'm on the hook for the cost to repair a known problem! FORD, be a responsible company and value your customer's safety!!

NHTSA ODI #11483524

Mileage unknown · Aug 1, 2022
Engine

I WAS DRIVING ON A CITY STREET AND THE CAR SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND STARTED TO VIBRATE - THE WRENCH APPEARED IN THE DISPLAY. I WAS ABLE TO COAST INTO A PARKING LOT AND BRING IT TO A COMPLETE STOP. I TURNED OFF THE CAR AND RESTARTED IT AND IT SEEMED TO RUN OKAY. THE NEXT DAY I WAS DRIVING AGAIN AND THE CAR SUDDENLY LOST POWER A…

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I WAS DRIVING ON A CITY STREET AND THE CAR SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND STARTED TO VIBRATE - THE WRENCH APPEARED IN THE DISPLAY. I WAS ABLE TO COAST INTO A PARKING LOT AND BRING IT TO A COMPLETE STOP. I TURNED OFF THE CAR AND RESTARTED IT AND IT SEEMED TO RUN OKAY. THE NEXT DAY I WAS DRIVING AGAIN AND THE CAR SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND THE WRENCH CAME ON IN THE DISPLAY. I TURNED ON TO A SIDE STREET AND TURNED OFF THE CAR AND RESTARTED IT - WHILE DRIVING HOME IT DID IT AGAIN AND THE WRENCH CAME ON AND THE CHECK ENGINE. HAD I BEEN DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WHEN I LOST POWER IT COULD HAVE BEEN VERY DANGEROUS IF THERE WAS NOT AN EMERGENCY LANE OR OFF RAMP. I SEE OTHER FORD OWNER HAVE REPORTED THIS SIMILAR PROBLEM AND IT WAS DETERMINED TO BE CAUSED BY THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE BODY. I AM NOT COMFORTABLE DRIVING IT AND WILL HAVE IT TOWED TO MY MECHANIC TO HAVE IT FIXED. AS THIS APPEARS TO BE A CONSISTENT PROBLEM SHOULD IT BE REPAIRED BY FORD?

NHTSA ODI #11477007

72,000 miles · Feb 10, 2022
EngineUnknown Or Other

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact safely pulled over to the side of the roadway and there was a knocking sound coming from the engine. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed …

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The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact safely pulled over to the side of the roadway and there was a knocking sound coming from the engine. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.

NHTSA ODI #11451367

Mileage unknown · Oct 11, 2021
EngineEngine And Engine Cooling

Exhaust manifold bolts are breaking causing an exhaust leak and poor emissions. This is a known problem with the eco-boost motor many complaints, Ford does have an update they know the problem is exists and they will not repair it when the car is slightly out of warranty.

NHTSA ODI #11436312

59,000 miles · Oct 7, 2020
EngineVehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING THE 2017 EXPEDITION EL ON A LOCAL STREET, THE ENGINE SUFFERED AN EXTREME REDUCTION IN POWER AND LIMITED SPEED TO ONLY 5 MPH. AFTER TAKING THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALER, IT WAS DETERMINED THE IT WAS A FAILURE OF THE THROTTLE BODY.

NHTSA ODI #11363288

Mileage unknown · Sep 20, 2020
EngineVehicle Speed Control

STARTED VEHICLE 2017 FORD EXPEDITION EL LIMITED IN MORNING 9/19/20 IDLE VERY HEAVY ENGINE SHOOK VIOLENTLY NO THROTTLE AT ALL PLACED GAS PEDAL TO FLOOR NOTHING. RAN DIAGNOSTICS CAME BACK AS P2112 THROTTLE ACTUATOR CONTROL STUCK CLOSED. UNPLUGGED WIRING ERASED CODE. AND WORKED FINE. I DROVE IT 4 MILES THROTTLE STUCK CLOSED WHILE D…

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STARTED VEHICLE 2017 FORD EXPEDITION EL LIMITED IN MORNING 9/19/20 IDLE VERY HEAVY ENGINE SHOOK VIOLENTLY NO THROTTLE AT ALL PLACED GAS PEDAL TO FLOOR NOTHING. RAN DIAGNOSTICS CAME BACK AS P2112 THROTTLE ACTUATOR CONTROL STUCK CLOSED. UNPLUGGED WIRING ERASED CODE. AND WORKED FINE. I DROVE IT 4 MILES THROTTLE STUCK CLOSED WHILE DRIVING THROUGH BUSY INTERSECTION. PULLED OFF TO SIDE. UNPLUGGED SENSOR AGAIN AND CAR LIMPED BACK HOME TOP SPEED 40MPH. NO WARNING SIGNS PREVIOUS TO THIS AND MY WARRANTY JUST EXPIRED 2,000 MILES AGO. VEHICLE HAS 102,000 MILES ON IT. THIS IS A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT AND COULD HAVE ENDED VERY BADLY. VEHICLE DASH NOW HAS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WITH A WRENCH ALSO.

NHTSA ODI #11360094

64,000 miles · Sep 15, 2020
Engine

WITHOUT WARNING ENGINE QUICKLY SLOWS TO IDLE, RUNS ROUGH, AND / OR DIES. WRENCH IS DISPLAYED ON DASH & NOTE TO SEE MANUAL / DEALER. CODE = P2112 = THROTTLE BODY STUCK. TURNING OFF ENGINE AND THEN BACK ON AGAIN - IT WORKS AGAIN. HAPPENED 4 TIMES IN PAST WEEK IN VARIOUS PLACES WHILE DRIVING SO STOPPED DRIVING CAR UNTIL FIXED. VERY…

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WITHOUT WARNING ENGINE QUICKLY SLOWS TO IDLE, RUNS ROUGH, AND / OR DIES. WRENCH IS DISPLAYED ON DASH & NOTE TO SEE MANUAL / DEALER. CODE = P2112 = THROTTLE BODY STUCK. TURNING OFF ENGINE AND THEN BACK ON AGAIN - IT WORKS AGAIN. HAPPENED 4 TIMES IN PAST WEEK IN VARIOUS PLACES WHILE DRIVING SO STOPPED DRIVING CAR UNTIL FIXED. VERY SCARY!

NHTSA ODI #11355265

Mileage unknown · Aug 9, 2020
Engine

TRUCK STARTED TURNING OFF WHILE DRIVING NOT MARKING ANYTHING IN DASHBOARD FOR 3 DAYS. THEN DAYS AFTER IT TURNED OFF AGAIN BUT THE ENGINE LIGHT TURNED ON. NOW IT'S SITTING IN MY GARAGE BECAUSE I TOOK SOME PARTS APART TO SEE THE PROBLEM. MY DASHBOARD NOW MARKS 'CHECK ENGINE ' 'P2112'.

NHTSA ODI #11344224

Official recalls

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25V572000 · Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera

Sep 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 & remedy

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.

25V236000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist

Apr 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 & remedy

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.

Additional source detail variants (2)

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder

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.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist

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.

22V648000 · Electrical System:wiring:interior/under Dash; Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System:fan/motor

Aug 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 & remedy

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.

Additional source detail variants (2)

Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System:fan/motor

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.

Electrical System:wiring:interior/under Dash

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.

22V150000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist

Mar 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 & remedy

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.

Additional source detail variants (2)

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder

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.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist

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.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.