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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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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
All reported categories
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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 reportsMY 2017 FORD EXPEDITION WITH 60,000 MILES, LOSES POWER RANDOMLY, WITHOUT ANY WARNING WHEN DRIVING. I HAVE TO PULL OVER IMMEDIATELY, SHUT IT OFF AND TURN IT BACK ON. FORD DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT SAID IT'S THE THROTTLE BODY AND GASKET.
09-10-19 MY 2017 FORD EXPEDITION HAS SHUT DOWN MULTIPLE TIMES WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS GO BLACK AND ALL POWER IS LOST, ENGINE, POWER STEERING ETC. I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER ON 09-08-19. WHILE IT WAS BEING TOWED, THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT ON FIRE AND THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER HAD TO PUT OUT TH…
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09-10-19 MY 2017 FORD EXPEDITION HAS SHUT DOWN MULTIPLE TIMES WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS GO BLACK AND ALL POWER IS LOST, ENGINE, POWER STEERING ETC. I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER ON 09-08-19. WHILE IT WAS BEING TOWED, THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT ON FIRE AND THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER HAD TO PUT OUT THE FIRE WITH AN EXTINGUISHER. FORTUNATELY, I DECIDED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED AS THIS ENTIRE EXPERIENCE IS A LIFE SAFETY MATTER.
VEHICLE STARTED RUNNING ROUGH GOING UP A HIGHWAY ON RAMP, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, PULLED OVER AND SHUT OFF ENGINE. RESTARTED ENGINE AND IT CONTINUED TO RUN ROUGH. A COUPLE DAYS LATER THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE ACCELERATING INTO AN INTERSECTION AND AGAIN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE BODY ETB ASSEM…
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VEHICLE STARTED RUNNING ROUGH GOING UP A HIGHWAY ON RAMP, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, PULLED OVER AND SHUT OFF ENGINE. RESTARTED ENGINE AND IT CONTINUED TO RUN ROUGH. A COUPLE DAYS LATER THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE ACCELERATING INTO AN INTERSECTION AND AGAIN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE BODY ETB ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN REPLACED BY THE DEALER. I FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE, AND IT SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER A RECALL!
THE BRAKES WENT OUT SUDDENLY. AFTER TAKING TO A MECHANIC WE WERE INFORMED THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER HAD A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE WHICH RESULTED IN LEAKING BRAKE FLUID CORRODING THE BRAKE BOOSTER. RESEARCH HAS LED ME TO BELIEVE THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM FOUND IN THESE VEHICLES. THANKFULLY MY WIFE WAS ONLY BACKING OUT OF THE DRIV…
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THE BRAKES WENT OUT SUDDENLY. AFTER TAKING TO A MECHANIC WE WERE INFORMED THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER HAD A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE WHICH RESULTED IN LEAKING BRAKE FLUID CORRODING THE BRAKE BOOSTER. RESEARCH HAS LED ME TO BELIEVE THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM FOUND IN THESE VEHICLES. THANKFULLY MY WIFE WAS ONLY BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY WHEN IT HAPPENED SO SHE DID NOT HAVE AN ACCIDENT.
DURING ACCELERATION TOWARDS 60MPH- 70MPH THE TRUCK WILL BEGIN TO VIBRATE A LITTLE, THEN THE WRENCH LIGHT COMES ON. AS YOU SETTLE ON A SPEED THE VIBRATION STOPS UNLESS YOU HAVE TO SLOW DOWN TO SPEED BACK UP. ONCE YOU PULL OVER AND TURN THE TRUCK OFF FOR A BIT AND TURN IT ON THE WRENCH DISAPPEARS.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER, WAITED FOR A WHILE, RESTARTED THE ENGINE, AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE OFF SAFELY. LATER DURING THE TRIP, THE VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN. THE MOST RECENT FAILURE OCCURRED ON JUNE 26, 2019 AND THE SERVICE VEHICLE W…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER, WAITED FOR A WHILE, RESTARTED THE ENGINE, AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE OFF SAFELY. LATER DURING THE TRIP, THE VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN. THE MOST RECENT FAILURE OCCURRED ON JUNE 26, 2019 AND THE SERVICE VEHICLE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MARTY FRANAGE FORD (550 AUTO CENTER DR, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076, (831) 722-4181) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT NO FAILURE CODE WAS FOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
WHILE DRIVING HIGHWAY SPEED ~65MPH ON A STRAIGHT HIGHWAY VEHICLE SHOWED WRENCH LIGHT AND LOSS ENGINE POWER. DRIVER HAD TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT SPEED CONTROL. IGNITION SWITCH WAS TURNED OFF AND BACK ON AND THE WRENCH LIGHT WAS GONE AND THE VEHICLE DROVE NORMALLY. THE WRENCH LIGHT TURNED ON AGAIN AT ~40MPH ON A CITY STR…
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WHILE DRIVING HIGHWAY SPEED ~65MPH ON A STRAIGHT HIGHWAY VEHICLE SHOWED WRENCH LIGHT AND LOSS ENGINE POWER. DRIVER HAD TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT SPEED CONTROL. IGNITION SWITCH WAS TURNED OFF AND BACK ON AND THE WRENCH LIGHT WAS GONE AND THE VEHICLE DROVE NORMALLY. THE WRENCH LIGHT TURNED ON AGAIN AT ~40MPH ON A CITY STREET GOING STRAIGHT A FEW DAYS LATER. THE DRIVER AGAIN HAD TO PULL TO THE SIDE AND RESET THE IGNITION TO REGAIN ACCELERATOR CONTROL. VEHICLE DIAGNOSTIC WAS RUN AND NO CODES WERE STORED.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRONIC TOUCH SCREEN MONITOR FAILED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.
MIDDLE ROW PASSENGER SEAT THAT CAN FOLD AND FLIP FORWARD IS LOOSE. BRACKET THAT ATTACHES TO FLOOR OF VEHICLE APPEARS TO BE LOOSE CAUSING SEAT TO ROCK SIGNIFICANTLY. DEALERSHIP CLAIMS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE MOUNTING SYSTEM.
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.