2017 Ford Expedition problems and complaints
Owners have filed 359 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Ford Expedition. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (93), Service Brakes (78), Power Train (52).
Key takeaways
- 359 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 21 involve a crash, 7 a fire, 27 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 93 | 26% |
| Service Brakes | 78 | 22% |
| Power Train | 52 | 14% |
| Unknown Or Other | 41 | 11% |
| Engine | 38 | 11% |
| Hydraulic | 35 | 10% |
| Back Over Prevention | 31 | 9% |
| Visibility | 29 | 8% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 21 | 6% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 19 | 5% |
| Wheels | 16 | 4% |
| Air Bags | 11 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Ford Expedition SUV 4x4 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2017 Ford Expedition SUV 4x2 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train - filed 2026-11-04
While driving my 2017 Ford Expedition Limited 4WD at approximately 45 mph, the speedometer suddenly dropped to 0 mph even though the vehicle was still moving. At the same time, the wrench warning light illuminated, and the transmission became stuck in third gear. The transmission would no longer shift normally, includi...
Electrical System - filed 2026-10-26
I smelled something burning in my vehicle and then after that my air conditioner stopped working and it turned out to be the blower motor that was replaced in December of 2023
Service Brakes - filed 2026-09-18
Vehicle is experiencing brake degradation matching safety recall 25S37/22S11. Dealership states the vehicle is unsafe but refuses to provide a loaner car. Ford Customer Support escalated the parts order but explicitly denied interim rental assistance, leaving me with no safe transportation options
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More for the 2017 Ford Expedition
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.