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2017 Ford Expedition problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2017 Ford Expedition has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated November 2, 2026.
- 4safety recalls
- 357owner complaints
- 21crash reports
- 7fire reports
- 27injuries reported
357 complaints, against an average of 181 for the other 14 Ford Expedition model years.
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What goes wrong with the 2017 Ford Expedition?
The components named most often in the 357 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
What symptoms do 2017 Ford Expedition owners describe?
Found by reading the text of all 357 owner complaints. Tap a symptom for the answer, a real owner quote and any related recall.
- Why does my 2017 Ford Expedition stall, lose power or shut off while driving?38 owners · 10.6%
- Why does the backup camera not work on my 2017 Ford Expedition?26 owners · 7.3% · Recall 25V572000
- Why do the brakes feel soft, fail or make noise on my 2017 Ford Expedition?22 owners · 6.2% · Recall 25V236000
- Why is the check engine light on in my 2017 Ford Expedition?16 owners · 4.5%
- Why is the air conditioning not blowing cold in my 2017 Ford Expedition?12 owners · 3.4%
- Why does my 2017 Ford Expedition smell of burning or smoke?12 owners · 3.4%
Fault codes 2017 Ford Expedition owners mention
Diagnostic trouble codes owners wrote in their complaints. Open a code to see what it meant on other cars and whether a recall names it.
Has the 2017 Ford Expedition been recalled?
4 U.S. safety recalls. Repairs are free at a franchised dealer; some are done over the air.
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera 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.
Risk: 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.
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 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.
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.
Risk: A brake fluid leak can cause reduced brake function and extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 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.
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.
Risk: Front blower motor failure can increase the risk of a vehicle interior fire.
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 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S56.
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.
Risk: 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.
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 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.
What do 2017 Ford Expedition owners report?
12 of the 357 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.
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
My camera only works for a couple of seconds and not always, plus the screen turns blue or black
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 without charging for the repair. The contact stated that while in reverse(R) on several occasions, the rear-view camera screen was blue and the message "Camera not Available" was displayed. It was unknown if the vehicle was diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 94,000.
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 unexpectedly downshift at highway speed, resulting in sudden deceleration and possible loss of control. Ford has recalled 2015–2017 F-150 vehicles equipped with the 6R80 for a substantially similar unintended-downshift condition, but Ford states that our Expedition is not included and has declined financial or repair assistance. The required component is currently backordered, leaving us…
I am reporting a severe, systemic manufacturing defect in the 3.5L EcoBoost engine timing system (cam phasers and timing chain) of my 2017 Ford Expedition that poses an immediate highway safety hazard. Approximately February 2026 Upon start up heard odd rattle type noise, a week later heard noise again thought maybe due to recent Ford Dealership changing engine belts. Searched websites discovered notable issues regarding serious known manufacturing defect, cam phasers, timing chain, water pump. Followed Ford recommendation to change oil well before normal schedule to address. At approximately…
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle downshifted to first gear independently. The contact pulled to the right side of the road, turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the vehicle operated as intended. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the transmission lead frame connector had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure through a customer representative, who informed the contact that they were not…
Vehicle suddenly shifts to 1st gear while travelling at 45MPH or more causing immediate jerking and slowing of vehicle, placing driver, occupants and other drivers at risk of crash. In this condition, the speedometer reads 0MPH while still travelling and other warnings on dash are: Airbag Failure, Blindspot system fault, Cross traffic system fault, and See manual. Vehicle then appears stuck in 3rd gear until pulling over, stopping the engine and restarting. All warnings clear after restarting. This has occurred many times without proper diagnosis from Ford service. Now vehicle is doing this…
My 2017 Ford Expedition is currently at an authorized dealership (Arlington Heights Ford, IL) for a failed transmission lead frame (DTCs P0706, P0707, P1702), which causes intermittent loss of gear engagement and sudden shift issues. This specific part is subject to NHTSA Engineering Analysis EA26001. Ford is refusing to honor the 10-year/150000-mile extended coverage (Program 19N01 Supplement 4) and a separate safety recall (25S37 for Brake master Cylinder) because the Vehicle was originally manufactured for Canadian market. Despite the Vehicle being in a U.S. facility, Ford claims a 'system…
Vehicle is subject to NHTSA Recall 25V572 (Ford 25S89) for rear view camera failure. The camera intermittently displays a blank or distorted image when in reverse, or shows a “camera unavailable” message. This is a known safety defect acknowledged by the manufacturer. Remedy has not been available for over 6 months, leaving the vehicle with an unresolved safety issue affecting rear visibility. No parts or repair timeline have been provided.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air conditioner failed. The air conditioner continued to turn off and on unexpectedly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number 22V648000 (Visibility, Electrical System). The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repair under the original recall and was diagnosed with an AC blower motor failure. The failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 71,456.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the occupancy sensors and the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the occupancy sensors and the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the…
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed, and there was an abnormal whining sound coming from the front driver's side wheel well. The contact had to depress the brake pedal sooner to allow more stopping distance while stopping the vehicle. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the abnormal sound occurred at speeds between 15 and 20 MPH. Additionally, the contact stated that the rear-view camera was no longer functioning. The contact stated that the image from…
2017 Ford Expedition: questions owners ask
Is the 2017 Ford Expedition reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 357 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Ford Expedition; the most common categories were electrical system (92, 25.8%), service brakes (75, 21%), power train (51, 14.3%). There are 4 safety recalls. 21 complaints mention a crash, 7 mention a fire, 27 injuries were reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Ford Expedition?
Across 357 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are electrical system (25.8% of complaints), service brakes (21% of complaints), power train (14.3% of complaints), engine (10.6% of complaints), hydraulic (9.8% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2017 Ford Expedition have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2017 Ford Expedition; the most recent (campaign 25V572000, 2025-09-04) concerns Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Why does my 2017 Ford Expedition stall, lose power or shut off while driving?
38 of the 357 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2017 Ford Expedition (10.6%) describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. One owner wrote: "Sudden and severe downshifts occurred at roadway and highway speeds resulting in sudden speed decrease. Also revving and loss of power occurred." (NHTSA complaint 11733139, April 2026). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why does the backup camera not work on my 2017 Ford Expedition?
26 of the 357 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2017 Ford Expedition (7.3%) describe the rearview or backup camera failing or showing a blank screen. A related recall exists: campaign 25V572000 (back over prevention: sensing system: camera). The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. One owner wrote: "There has been a rear view camera recall on my 2017 expedition for some time now amd ford still states there is no solution at this time, almost 10 years later" (NHTSA complaint 11735247, May 2026). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Why do the brakes feel soft, fail or make noise on my 2017 Ford Expedition?
22 of the 357 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2017 Ford Expedition (6.2%) describe brakes feeling soft, failing, grinding or squealing. 2 related recalls exist: campaign 25V236000 (service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder). The fix: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. One owner wrote: "My wife was driving the vehicle. While attempting to stop, the brakes failed. The brake warning light came on and alarmed. She was not able to stop safely without using the parking brake. Brake fluid was gone and completely drained into the brake booster." (NHTSA complaint 11683643, August 2025). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Why is the check engine light on in my 2017 Ford Expedition?
16 of the 357 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2017 Ford Expedition (4.5%) describe the check engine light coming on. One owner wrote: "Driving vehicle on road and car lost all acceleration power. The check engine light appeared and the problem was diagnosed as a faulty throttle body." (NHTSA complaint 11649087, March 2025). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why is the air conditioning not blowing cold in my 2017 Ford Expedition?
12 of the 357 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2017 Ford Expedition (3.4%) describe the air conditioning not cooling or failing. One owner wrote: "2024 Front A/C blower cutting in and out without warning. Called Dealership and had Fords recall #22S56, item affected: electrical system, wiring, interior/ under dash. This involved the front A/C blower failing." (NHTSA complaint 11651867, March 2025). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why does my 2017 Ford Expedition smell of burning or smoke?
12 of the 357 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2017 Ford Expedition (3.4%) describe a burning smell or smoke. One owner wrote: "My vehicle is a 2017 Expedition that had the blower motor recall performed in October 2023. Prior to the recall being performed, we would often have burning smells coming from the blower, so it made sense that the recall was to fix a fire hazard with the…" (NHTSA complaint 11585253, April 2024). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Check your own Expedition
Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.
Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), retrieved November 2, 2026. Model year 2017 only. How these reports are made.