IllustrationFRONT BLOWER MOTOR WORKING INTERMITTENTLY WHILE IN MOTION AS WELL AS STATIONARY. WIRE WAS HOT TO TOUCH.
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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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
180–25K
1925–50K
3750–75K
3175–100K
41100–150K
9150K+
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
What owners actually said
356 reportsSTARTED CAR, APPLY BRAKE TO SHIFT INTO GEAR. ALL OF THE SUDDEN, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR AND THE LOW BRAKE FLUID LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR STARTED TO ROLL SO I APPLIED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. AND PUT BACK INTO PARK.
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'.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FOR MAINTENANCE HOWEVER, IT WAS DIFFICULT TO REMOVE THE LUG NUTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LUG NUTS WERE SWOLLEN. THE LUG NUTS WERE REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH A NEW IMPROVED SET OF LUG NUTS. GREEN FORD (3800 W WENDOVER AVE, GREENSBORO…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FOR MAINTENANCE HOWEVER, IT WAS DIFFICULT TO REMOVE THE LUG NUTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LUG NUTS WERE SWOLLEN. THE LUG NUTS WERE REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH A NEW IMPROVED SET OF LUG NUTS. GREEN FORD (3800 W WENDOVER AVE, GREENSBORO, NC 27407, (336) 292-8310) WAS CONTACTED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE LUG NUTS WERE NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 79,000.
WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT WARNING A STEERING ASSIST FAULT POPPED UP AND I WAS UN ABLE TO STEER MY EXPEDITION AT 70 MILES AN HOUR NOW I AM STUCK AND HAVE GET IT TOWED AFTER IT ALMOST CAUSED ME TO WRECK I'VE LOOKED IT UP AND IT'S A VERY COMMON PROBLEM SO WAS SHOCK TO FIND THAT IT IS NOT A RECALL IT'S GOING TO KILL SOMEONE
WHILE GETTING ON INTERSTATE MY 2017 EXPEDITION EL 4X4 WAS SHIFTING AND COMING UP TO HIGHWAY SPEED , WHEN IT SEEMED TO RUN ROUGH AND FELT LIKE IT MISSED A SHIFT. I LET OFF GAS PEDAL, ENGINE ROUGHNESS TEMPORARILY WENT AWAY. NOW I'M GETTING CLOSER TO GETTING ON HIGHWAY , APPLIED GAS AGAIN AND ENGINE GOT ROUGH RUNNING AGAIN AND TO…
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WHILE GETTING ON INTERSTATE MY 2017 EXPEDITION EL 4X4 WAS SHIFTING AND COMING UP TO HIGHWAY SPEED , WHEN IT SEEMED TO RUN ROUGH AND FELT LIKE IT MISSED A SHIFT. I LET OFF GAS PEDAL, ENGINE ROUGHNESS TEMPORARILY WENT AWAY. NOW I'M GETTING CLOSER TO GETTING ON HIGHWAY , APPLIED GAS AGAIN AND ENGINE GOT ROUGH RUNNING AGAIN AND TOOL SYMBOL APPEARED ON DASH . I LOST ALL ACCELERATION AND POWER TO WHEELS WHILE TRYING TO ENTER AN INTERSTATE. VERY DANGEROUS AND LIFE THREATENING IF I DID NOT HAVE A LONG SHOULDER TO PULL OFF ON. PULLED OVER STOPPED ENGINE. LET SIT FOR 5 OR SO MINS. STARTED UP AND TOOL SYMBOL WAS GONE. GOT ON HIGHWAY UP TO SPEED THIS TIME THEN SAME THING HAPPENED AGAIN. ROUGH RUNNING , LOST ALL POWER TO WHEELS, TOOL SYMBOL APPEARED AGAIN BUT GOT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT THIS TIME. LUCKILY I WAS PASSING AN EXIT AND HAD TIME TO GET OFF INTERSTATE 77 BEFORE I GOT RUN OVER FROM BEHIND. STOPPED N RESTARTED. GOT TRUCK TO MY MECHANIC AND THEY PULLED A THROTTLE BODY CODE ON THE TRUCK. I HAD THEM RESET CODE TO SEE IF IT HAPPENS AGAIN BECAUSE I HAVE AN ALLY EXTENDED WARRANTY WHICH WE'LL SEE HOW USING THAT GOES. I AM DRIVING TRUCK WITH LESS ISSUES TRYING TO GET CODE TO APPEAR AGAIN TO TAKE TO DEALER FOR A FIX. HAVE GOTTEN THE TOOL LIGHT TO COME ON 2X BUT NO CHECK ENGINE YET.
AUTOMATIC RUNNING BOARDS CAME DOWN WHEN DOOR OPEN, AS USUAL. THEY THEN WENT RIGHT BACK UP AND PINNED MY DOGS FRONT PAWS, LEGS BETWEEN RUNNING BOARD AND CAR FRAME. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, IN MY DRIVEWAY. I HAD TO PULL MY DOGS PAWS/LEGS OUT PHYSICALLY. OBVIOUSLY PAINFUL. ON THE RING VIDEO THAT CAPTURED THIS YOU CAN HEAR MY DOG WH…
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AUTOMATIC RUNNING BOARDS CAME DOWN WHEN DOOR OPEN, AS USUAL. THEY THEN WENT RIGHT BACK UP AND PINNED MY DOGS FRONT PAWS, LEGS BETWEEN RUNNING BOARD AND CAR FRAME. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, IN MY DRIVEWAY. I HAD TO PULL MY DOGS PAWS/LEGS OUT PHYSICALLY. OBVIOUSLY PAINFUL. ON THE RING VIDEO THAT CAPTURED THIS YOU CAN HEAR MY DOG WHINING AND STRUGGLING. I WAS TOLD THEY SEE THIS CONSISTENTLY AND THE MANUAL STATES OWNER IS RESPONSIBLE. THIS MALFUNCTION IS DANGEROUS AND CASED INJURY, YET IT IS SEEN CONSISTENTLY PER AUTO SERVICE TECH AT DEALERSHIP. WHAT IF IT HAD BEEN MY 88 YEAR OLD MOTHER? THIS COULD VERY WELL LEAD TO HER DEATH AT HER AGE, HAD SHE BEEN THE ONE INJURED. NEVER MADE AWARE OF ISSUE AT TIME OF SALE. I BELIEVE THIS MALFUNCTION IS DANGEROUS. AND TO BE TOLD THEY SEE THIS CONSISTENTLY, WHY IS NOT MADE A MORE IMPORTANT ISSUE? IN THIS CASE THE INJURY WAS TO AN ANIMAL. IT COULD HAVE BEEN A CHILD OR AS STATED, MY 88 YEAR OLD MOTHER. THE UNDERCARRIAGE IS CLEANED EVERY TIME IT IS WASHED. *TR
SITTING AT DRIVE UP ATM VEHICLE IN PARK ENGINE RUNNING, AFTER BUSINESS TRANSACTION PLACED RIGHT FOOT ON BRAKE AND MOVED VEHICLE FROM PARK TO DRIVE AND INSTANT INDEPENDENT FULL ACCELERATION OCCURRED. BRAKES HAD NO EFFECT IN SLOWING VEHICLE. APPROXIMATELY EIGHT SECONDS LATER CRASHED INTO VEHICLE ON BUSY HIGHWAY MY VEHICLE FRONT EN…
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SITTING AT DRIVE UP ATM VEHICLE IN PARK ENGINE RUNNING, AFTER BUSINESS TRANSACTION PLACED RIGHT FOOT ON BRAKE AND MOVED VEHICLE FROM PARK TO DRIVE AND INSTANT INDEPENDENT FULL ACCELERATION OCCURRED. BRAKES HAD NO EFFECT IN SLOWING VEHICLE. APPROXIMATELY EIGHT SECONDS LATER CRASHED INTO VEHICLE ON BUSY HIGHWAY MY VEHICLE FRONT END TOTALED. STEERING COLUMN COLLAPSED, STEERING WHEEL BENT, LEFT AREA OF FIREWALL PUSHED IN.. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED.. PUT SEAT AND SHOULDER BELTS KEPT INJURES TO MINOR CONTUSIONS AND BRUISES. *BF*TR*JB
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IN THE DRIVE WAY THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE AND DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO PLACE THE GEAR SHIFTER INTO DRIVE AND WITHOUT WARNING THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO SARASOTA FORD LOCATED AT (707 S WASHINGTON BLVD, SARASOTA, …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IN THE DRIVE WAY THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE AND DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO PLACE THE GEAR SHIFTER INTO DRIVE AND WITHOUT WARNING THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO SARASOTA FORD LOCATED AT (707 S WASHINGTON BLVD, SARASOTA, FL 34236, (941) 366-3673, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AND DETERMINED THAT THE BRAKE BOOSTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE REPAIR WAS STILL PENDING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 54,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
PROBLEM OCCURRED WHEN VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AND STOPPED. A/C BLOWER MOTOR STOPPED WORKING AFTER 2.5-3 YEARS. WHEN GOING TO CHECK, AREA WAS EXTREMELY HOT TO THE TOUCH. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE BLOWER MOTOR. SEEMS TO ME THAT THIS SHOULDN'T OCCUR ON SUCH A YOUNG VEHICLE (UNDER 55K). COULD HAVE STARTED A FIRE. ADDI…
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PROBLEM OCCURRED WHEN VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AND STOPPED. A/C BLOWER MOTOR STOPPED WORKING AFTER 2.5-3 YEARS. WHEN GOING TO CHECK, AREA WAS EXTREMELY HOT TO THE TOUCH. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE BLOWER MOTOR. SEEMS TO ME THAT THIS SHOULDN'T OCCUR ON SUCH A YOUNG VEHICLE (UNDER 55K). COULD HAVE STARTED A FIRE. ADDITIONALLY, THE REAR A/C UNIT OVER THE 3RD ROW SEAT WENT BAD. TOTAL COST TO REPAIR $1300.
Official recalls
425V572000 · 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
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.