2017 Ford Expedition Problems, Recalls & Reliability
480 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2017 Ford Expedition, alongside 4 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 31/100 on the trouble index — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Electrical leads the reports, typically around 86,000 miles.
Typical
Where 2017 sits among all Expedition years
What owners report
“Electrical wiring for the blower motor replaced as a result of Safety Recall 22S56.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2017 Expedition
“Brake master cylinder leak fluid into booster there is a campaign number, 22v150000 and the recall number is 22s11”— owner report to NHTSA, 2017 Expedition
“Loss of power, no throttle response while driving. Happens when the throttle is advanced at a faster pace like taking off from a traffic light. I get the "See Manual" message and the wrench symbol. Turning off and then turning back on the vehicle clears the fault. Known problem with the Throttle…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2017 Expedition
“UNKNOWN There is no part to fix the recall on my truck, it is still "incomplete". Has been on recall since August 2022”— owner report to NHTSA, 2017 Expedition
“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.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2017 Expedition
“The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V648000 (Visibility, Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2017 Expedition
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 221 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 75,000 miles. Half of those reports fall between 51,000 and 105,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (4)
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.…
Fix: 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…
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.
Fix: 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…
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.
Fix: 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…
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…
Fix: 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…
Technical service bulletins
115 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and transmission & drivetrain — are on file for the 2017 Ford Expedition. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2017 Expedition TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2017 Ford Expedition reliable?
The 2017 Ford Expedition drew 480 complaints in federal safety records — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Its trouble index is 31/100, scored against the model's worst year (2000).
What are the most common 2017 Ford Expedition problems?
The top reported problems for the 2017 Ford Expedition are electrical (96 complaints), brakes & stability (78), and transmission & drivetrain (51).
At what mileage do 2017 Ford Expedition problems show up?
Owners most often report 2017 Ford Expedition problems around 75,000 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 51,000 and 105,000 miles.
Does the 2017 Ford Expedition have recalls?
4 recall campaigns apply to the 2017 Ford Expedition. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.