2017 Ford Expedition reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2017 Ford Expedition holds 357 complaints after 10 years, a rate of 14 per year. Expedition years here cluster close together — the other years’ median is 13 complaints per year. NHTSA has 4 recalls on file, including Camera, Brake master cylinder, and Fan motor.

2015 Ford Expedition — Photo by Bull-Doser, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons Public domain

Complaints

357

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (92 of 357), then Powertrain (51) and Service brakes (43). Complaints that include an odometer have a median of 77,276 miles, and the middle half falls between 50,050 and 106,074 miles. Those filings include 21 that report a crash, 7 that report a fire, and 15 that report an injury.

Next to 2016 and 2018

The 2016 Expedition has 216 complaints, 12 per year, and the 2018 has 374 complaints, 18 per year. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2016. The 2017 has fewer complaints per year than the 2018.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2017 Ford Expedition. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (4)

Recall back-over prevention, sensing system, camera 2025-09-04 · NHTSA campaign 25V572000

Summary 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.

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.

Vehicles affected 1,456,417

Recall Brake master cylinder 2025-04-11 · NHTSA campaign 25V236000

Summary 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.

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.

Vehicles affected 123,611

Recall visibility, defroster and HVAC, fan motor 2022-08-26 · NHTSA campaign 22V648000

Summary 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.

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.

Vehicles affected 198,482

Recall hydraulic brakes, power assist 2022-03-11 · NHTSA campaign 22V150000

Summary 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.

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.

Vehicles affected 195,864

NHTSA's count is every vehicle in that campaign. A campaign can cover other model years and other models.

Complaints by component (357 total)

Electrical system

Powertrain

Service brakes

Engine

Hydraulic brakes

Back-over prevention

Visibility

Speed control

Fuel and propulsion system

Wheels

Air bags

Steering

Seat belts

Structure

Engine and engine cooling

Visibility and wipers

Equipment

Exterior lighting

Seats

Lane departure

Electronic stability control (ESC)

Forward collision avoidance

Fuel system, gasoline

Latches, locks, and linkages

Suspension

Tires

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Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Of the 155 complaints that include an odometer reading, the median is 77,276 miles. The middle half fall between 50,050 and 106,074 miles.

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"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…"
Service brakes · filed 2026-09-18
"My camera only works for a couple of seconds and not always, plus the screen turns blue or black"
Electrical system, Lane departure, Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-08-15
"The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention); but the dealer advised the contact that the recall repair could not be performed…"
Back-over prevention · filed 2026-08-13
"Our 2017 Ford Expedition, has been diagnosed with a failure involving the molded lead frame/transmission sensor assembly in its 6R80 transmission. We were advised that the failure can cause the transmission to…"
Powertrain · filed 2026-07-23
"I am filing this complaint regarding the repair of Recall 25S89 / NHTSA Recall 25V572 on my 2017 Ford Expedition EL 4WD (VIN: [XXX]). I received Ford's recall notice in April 2026 and brought my vehicle to the…"
Unknown or other · filed 2026-07-02

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2017 Ford Expedition EL EXTENDED SUV 4x2	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	3 stars
2017 Ford Expedition EL EXTENDED SUV 4x4	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars
2017 Ford Expedition SUV 4x2	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	3 stars
2017 Ford Expedition SUV 4x4	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City	Hwy	Combined	Annual fuel cost
Expedition two-wheel drive	3.5L, 6-cyl	Automatic (6-speed)	Rear-wheel drive	15	21	18 MPG	$3600
Expedition four-wheel drive	3.5L, 6-cyl	Automatic (6-speed)	Part-time four-wheel drive	15	20	17 MPG	$3800
Expedition EL two-wheel drive	3.5L, 6-cyl	Automatic (6-speed)	Rear-wheel drive	15	20	17 MPG	$3800
Expedition EL four-wheel drive	3.5L, 6-cyl	Automatic (6-speed)	Part-time four-wheel drive	15	19	16 MPG	$4050

Specs and fitment

3rd generation refresh (EcoBoost V6), 2015–2017

Body styles SUV, Extended-length SUV (EL)

Oil 5W-30 synthetic blend (3.5L EcoBoost) , 6 qt capacity

Tire size 275/65R18 (XLT) to 285/45R22 (Limited/King Ranch/Platinum)

Known issues for this generation

Ford recalled 2015-2017 Expeditions and Navigators built between January 2014 and June 2017 (roughly 163,000 Expeditions) after finding the front blower motor, located behind the glovebox, can fail and pose a risk of interior fire while the vehicle is on; drivers reported an inoperative fan, a burning smell, or smoke from the instrument panel vents (NHTSA campaign 22V648). Ford has not identified the cause of the failures. Ford's remedy replaces the blower motor with a redesigned component.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Ford Expedition reliable?

What are common problems with a 2017 Ford Expedition?

Is the 2017 Ford Expedition more reliable than the years next to it?

Has the 2017 Ford Expedition been recalled?

The 2017 Ford Expedition has 4 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2017 Ford Expedition?

Owners have filed 357 complaints about the 2017 Ford Expedition with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2017 Ford Expedition get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2017 Ford Expedition is 17 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What generation is the 2016 Ford Expedition?

3rd generation, EcoBoost V6 refresh (2015-2017).

Does the Ford Expedition have power liftgate problems?

On some 2018-2021 Expeditions the power liftgate stops working; Ford's service message SSM 49914 fixes it with a rear gate trunk module software update.