Worst 2017 Ford Expedition Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Transmission / Drivetrain
Brakes
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Ford Expedition.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 90 | 2 | 5 | 90,241 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 45 | 2 | — | 75,960 mi | |
| Brakes | 42 | 2 | — | 70,940 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 36 | — | — | 68,758 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 29 | 2 | — | 98,521 mi | |
| Visibility | 29 | 1 | — | 99,482 mi | |
| Backup Camera | 21 | — | — | 95,124 mi | |
| Fuel System | 19 | — | 1 | 48,240 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 13 | 2 | — | 39,026 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 11 | 2 | — | 53,629 mi | |
| Airbags | 9 | 9 | — | 46,488 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 9 | 1 | — | 130,000 mi | |
| Brake Master Cylinder | 7 | — | — | 88,581 mi | |
| Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 6 | — | — | 62,443 mi | |
| Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs | 6 | — | — | 82,333 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 5 | 3 | — | 18,000 mi | |
| Body Structure | 5 | 2 | — | 51,000 mi | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Throttle | 5 | — | — | 59,000 mi | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 4 | — | 2 | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Camera System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2017 Ford Expedition
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,974,374 vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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2017 Ford Expedition — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Ford Expedition reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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