2017 Ford Expedition: Reliability Data
Source: NHTSA — 449 complaints
449
Total Complaints
75,000mi
Median Mileage
Electrical System
Top Issue
28
Crash Reports
When Do Complaints Happen?
Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.
50,825
25th Percentile
75,000
Median Mileage
106,610
75th Percentile
What Fails?
Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.
Electrical System
89
Power Train
42
Service Brakes
41
Unknown Or Other
36
Engine
36
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
29
Visibility
29
Back Over Prevention
20
Fuel/Propulsion System
19
Vehicle Speed Control
13
Severity Assessment
28
Crashes
9
Fires
41
Injuries
0
Deaths
Sample Complaint Reports
"POWERED RUNNING BOARD CLOSED ON MY 5 YEAR OLD'S FOOT AS HE WAS ENTERING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR DOOR WITH BOTH DOORS OPEN ON PASSENGER SIDE. I HAD TO STAND ON THE PARTIALLY CLOSED BOARD AND APPLY PRESSURE TO EXTRACT MY SON'S FOOT. VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT WITH ENGINE IDLING."
"VEHICLE LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING (IN MOTION) ON HIGHWAY. NO ENGINE POWER, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. ONLY 1,400 MILES ON VEHICLE FROM NEW. DEALER SERVICE INDICATED GROUND WIRE BROKE TO PCM POWER CONTROL MODULE. CAUSED FUSE 77 TO SHORT OPEN. *TR"
"VEHICLE LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING (IN MOTION) ON HIGHWAY. NO ENGINE POWER, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. ONLY 1,400 MILES ON VEHICLE FROM NEW. DEALER SERVICE INDICATED GROUND WIRE BROKE TO PCM POWER CONTROL MODULE. CAUSED FUSE 77 TO SHORT OPEN. *TR"
Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.
When Were Complaints Filed?
Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.
When Does Each Component Fail?
Median mileage at complaint for top components.
Electrical System
89 complaints
25th: 70,000 mi
Median: 90,000 mi
75th: 120,000 mi
Power Train
42 complaints
25th: 37,000 mi
Median: 61,000 mi
75th: 108,135 mi
Service Brakes
41 complaints
25th: 56,750 mi
Median: 71,500 mi
75th: 91,340 mi
Unknown Or Other
36 complaints
25th: 3,800 mi
Median: 14,000 mi
75th: 72,000 mi
Engine
36 complaints
25th: 49,250 mi
Median: 62,000 mi
75th: 98,742 mi
Where Are Complaints Coming From?
Top states by complaint count.
TX: 65
FL: 45
CA: 45
GA: 21
AZ: 18
NC: 17
MI: 13
DE: 13
CO: 13
VA: 13
Who Files Complaints?
0.4%
Original Owners
99.6%
Second+ Owners
Ford Expedition — Other Years
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Active Recalls (4)
Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.
Power Assist
Campaign 22V150000 | 11/03/2022
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.
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 le
Fan/Motor
Campaign 22V648000 | 26/08/2022
Front blower motor failure can increase the risk of a vehicle interior fire.
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 2
Master Cylinder
Campaign 25V236000 | 11/04/2025
A brake fluid leak can cause reduced brake function and extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
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
Camera
Campaign 25V572000 | 04/09/2025
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.
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 May 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for
Maintain Your Electrical System
Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.
- Clean battery terminals annually with baking soda and water
- Replace the battery every 3-5 years before it leaves you stranded
- Don't leave accessories running with the engine off
- Check for corroded ground connections if you have intermittent electrical issues
- Replace dim headlights promptly — they're a safety issue and a wiring symptom
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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.
Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.
Data through: 2026-03-28