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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

What owners actually said

356 reports
26,000 miles · Jul 3, 2018
Air BagsCrash

I WAS TURNING LEFT IN AN INTERSECTION GOING ABOUT 5-10 MPH, A CAR RAN A LIGHT AND HIT THE PASSENGER SIDE AT A SPEED OF APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH. THE BACK DOOR, FRONT DOOR, AND FRONT PANEL WERE AFFECTED. THE FRONT WHEEL FELL OFF. MY VEHICLE WAS MOVED SIDEWAYS ABOUT 10+ FEET. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. I WOULD EXPECT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR…

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I WAS TURNING LEFT IN AN INTERSECTION GOING ABOUT 5-10 MPH, A CAR RAN A LIGHT AND HIT THE PASSENGER SIDE AT A SPEED OF APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH. THE BACK DOOR, FRONT DOOR, AND FRONT PANEL WERE AFFECTED. THE FRONT WHEEL FELL OFF. MY VEHICLE WAS MOVED SIDEWAYS ABOUT 10+ FEET. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. I WOULD EXPECT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGS TO HAVE BEEN DEPLOYED EVEN THOUGH NO ONE WAS IN THAT SEAT. PLEASE PROVIDE INFORMATION. THANK YOU.

NHTSA ODI #11105412

18,000 miles · Jun 30, 2018
Air BagsSeat BeltsCrashInjury

VEHICLE IN MOTION ON HIGHWAY WHEN VEHICLE COLLIDED WITH VEHICLE IN FROM AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND SEATBELT DID NOT RETRACT

NHTSA ODI #11104874

57,000 miles · May 10, 2018
EngineFuel/propulsion SystemPower Train

2017 FORD EXPEDITION. CAR WAS RUNNING NORMAL, CRUISING AT 45MPH ON CITY STREET, THEN UNEXPECTED LOSS OF THROTTLE, CAUSING IMMEDIATE DECELERATION. ACCELERATOR NO LONGER RESPONDING TO INPUT. WRENCH LIGHT CAME ON; HAD TO COAST TO A STOP WITH TRAFFIC COMING FAST BEHIND ME. SHUT OFF CAR AND RESTARTED IT, AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT T…

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2017 FORD EXPEDITION. CAR WAS RUNNING NORMAL, CRUISING AT 45MPH ON CITY STREET, THEN UNEXPECTED LOSS OF THROTTLE, CAUSING IMMEDIATE DECELERATION. ACCELERATOR NO LONGER RESPONDING TO INPUT. WRENCH LIGHT CAME ON; HAD TO COAST TO A STOP WITH TRAFFIC COMING FAST BEHIND ME. SHUT OFF CAR AND RESTARTED IT, AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP. DEALER REPLACED FAULTY ELECTRONIC THROTTLE BODY.

NHTSA ODI #11093267

Mileage unknown · May 2, 2018
Seat Belts

THE PASSENGER SIDE SEATING POSITION DOESN'T HAVE A SEATING BELT WARNING SYSTEM. A CONCERN FOR MY 85 YEAR OLD IN-LAWS WHO ARE CURRENTLY LEASING THE VEHICLE AND ASSUMED THIS FEATURE EXISTED ON THE VEHICLE. ACCORDING TO TITLE 49 CFR 571.208 SECTION 4.1.1.2 (B) VEHICLES SHOULD HAVE FRONT SEAT WARNING SYSTEMS. FORD HAS BEEN CONTAC…

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THE PASSENGER SIDE SEATING POSITION DOESN'T HAVE A SEATING BELT WARNING SYSTEM. A CONCERN FOR MY 85 YEAR OLD IN-LAWS WHO ARE CURRENTLY LEASING THE VEHICLE AND ASSUMED THIS FEATURE EXISTED ON THE VEHICLE. ACCORDING TO TITLE 49 CFR 571.208 SECTION 4.1.1.2 (B) VEHICLES SHOULD HAVE FRONT SEAT WARNING SYSTEMS. FORD HAS BEEN CONTACTED BUT DON'T SEEM CONCERNED AND SAID THE VEHICLE JUST DOESN'T COME WITH IT.

NHTSA ODI #11091349

13,283 miles · Mar 19, 2018
Service Brakes

AFTER DRIVING IN MODERATE RAIN FOR 15 MILES AND THEN BRAKING IN MODERATE RAIN, A LOUD GRINDING NOISE WAS HEARD, BRAKE PEDAL BECAME HARD AND NO BRAKING ACTION WAS AVAILABLE. I WAS ABLE TO SAFELY GET THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOULDER AND COME TO A TOP USING UPHILL GRADE OF THE ROAD WAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE WOODHOUSE FORD D…

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AFTER DRIVING IN MODERATE RAIN FOR 15 MILES AND THEN BRAKING IN MODERATE RAIN, A LOUD GRINDING NOISE WAS HEARD, BRAKE PEDAL BECAME HARD AND NO BRAKING ACTION WAS AVAILABLE. I WAS ABLE TO SAFELY GET THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOULDER AND COME TO A TOP USING UPHILL GRADE OF THE ROAD WAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE WOODHOUSE FORD DEALERSHIP IN BLAIR, NE. BRAKE MESSAGE LIGHT WAS ON. THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN WROTE THE FOLLOWING: "USIND IDS FOUND CODE C109D-20 AS THE ONLY CODE STORED. PERFORMED VACUUM SYSTEM CHECKS. CHECKED FOR LEAKS THROUGH LINES, PASSED. TESTED VACUUM SUPPLY FROM INTAKE AT IDLE, ABOUT 19". TESTED VACUUM FROM VACUUM PUMP, FOUND VACUUM PUMP TO INTERMIT FAIL TO PRODUCE VACUUM. HOISTED VEHICLE, REMOVED AND REPLACED VACUUM PUMP. REASSEMBLED VACUUM LINES AND ROA TESTED VEHICLE TO VERIFY REPAIR. POST ROAD TEST VEHICLE BRAKE SYSTEM FUNCTIONS PROPERLY AT THIS TIME WITH NORMAL PEDAL FEEL."

NHTSA ODI #11080297

3,000 miles · Dec 29, 2017
Unknown Or Other

BATTERY BLEED STARTED ON NOVEMBER 8TH AND HAS HAPPENED EVERY 7 OR 8 DAYS SINCE. THIS WILL BE THE 6TH BATTERY THAT HAS BEEN INSTALLED WITHOUT ISOLATING THE PROBLEM. THIS IS A 1 YEAR OLD VEHICLE. IT RAN PERFECTLY FOR 1 YEAR AND 1 MONTH. HAD THE OIL CHANGED AT THE DEALERSHIP ON NOVEMBER 1ST AND THE PROBLEM STARTED ON NOVEMBER 8TH. …

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BATTERY BLEED STARTED ON NOVEMBER 8TH AND HAS HAPPENED EVERY 7 OR 8 DAYS SINCE. THIS WILL BE THE 6TH BATTERY THAT HAS BEEN INSTALLED WITHOUT ISOLATING THE PROBLEM. THIS IS A 1 YEAR OLD VEHICLE. IT RAN PERFECTLY FOR 1 YEAR AND 1 MONTH. HAD THE OIL CHANGED AT THE DEALERSHIP ON NOVEMBER 1ST AND THE PROBLEM STARTED ON NOVEMBER 8TH. JONES MOTOR COMPANY OF SAVANNAH, TN. HAS YET TO FIND THE PROBLEM. RESEARCHING THE INTERNET, I FIND THAT LOTS OF FORDS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM.

NHTSA ODI #11057290

Mileage unknown · Dec 16, 2017
Electrical SystemElectronic Stability Control (esc)

TWO WEEKS AFTER PURCHASING MY CAR I ATTEMPTED TO START IT ONE MORNING. I GOT IN THE CAR AND PROCEEDED TO PUT MY FOOT ON THE BREAK PEDAL AND PUSH TO START. WHEN DOING THAT THE ENGINE DID NOT START AND THE LIGHTS WERE FLICKERING. I GOT OUT OF THE CAR TOOK THE KEY WITH ME AND THE LIGHTS STILL FLICKERED ON AND OFF. I HAD TO GET IT J…

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TWO WEEKS AFTER PURCHASING MY CAR I ATTEMPTED TO START IT ONE MORNING. I GOT IN THE CAR AND PROCEEDED TO PUT MY FOOT ON THE BREAK PEDAL AND PUSH TO START. WHEN DOING THAT THE ENGINE DID NOT START AND THE LIGHTS WERE FLICKERING. I GOT OUT OF THE CAR TOOK THE KEY WITH ME AND THE LIGHTS STILL FLICKERED ON AND OFF. I HAD TO GET IT JUMPED TO TAKE IT TO SUN STARE FORD. WHO STATED NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE CAR. I ALSO HAVE ISSUES WITH THE PARKING AIDE. I WILL JUST BE DRIVING (STEETS OR HIGHWAYS) AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE PARKING AIDE WILL GO OFF. I AM NO WHERE NEAR ANY CARS. IT DOES IT SPERATICALLY. IT SCARES ME AND NOW I AM NOT SURE IF WHEN THE SENSORS ON THE SIDE VIEW MIRRORS ARE ON IF THEY ARE CORRECT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SWITCH LANES. I CAN'T TRUST THAT WHEN I AM BACKING UP OR PARKING WHAT THE SENSORS ARE BEEPING AT. THIS HAPPENS ALMOST EVERY TIME I DRIVE THE VEHICLE. AGAIN I TOOK THE CARE TO SUN STARE FORD AND AGAIN NO RESOLUTION AND NO EXPLANATION. JUST LAUGHED AND SAID I DON'T KNOW.

NHTSA ODI #11055045

19,000 miles · Oct 27, 2017
Fuel/propulsion System

ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS (10/22/17 AND 10/27/17) VEHICLE LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY, AND "CHECK SERVICE MANUAL" WARNING APPEARED ON DASH. VEHICLE HAD TO BE STOPPED ON FREEWAY AND THEN RESTARTED IN ORDER TO PROCEED. SERVICED BY DEALER; ELECTONIC THROTTLE BODY DETERMINED TO BE DEFECTIVE, AND REPLACED.

NHTSA ODI #11040518

9,000 miles · Sep 29, 2017
Exterior Lighting

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.

NHTSA ODI #11030534

2,000 miles · Jul 31, 2017
Engine

TRUCK HAS SMELLED LIKE EXHAUST DURING HARD ACCELERATION NUMEROUS TIMES. I HAVE HAD TO LOWER MY WINDOWS TO ALLOW IT TO ESCAPE.

NHTSA ODI #11011638

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.