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2017 Ford Expedition

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most Expedition years

Owner complaints for the 2017 Ford Expedition are substantially higher than the model-year median of 155.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

155 reports with mileage · 201 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Electrical System. Review the 92 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Power Train. Review the 51 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Service Brakes. Review the 42 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

21 crash reports7 fire reports15 injury reports

What owners actually said

356 reports
1,049 miles · Jul 24, 2017
Power TrainCrash

VEHICLE WAS PULLED 3/4 INTO THE GARAGE WITH THE BACK WHEELS ON THE APPROACH OF THE DRIVEWAY. VEHICLE WAS PUT INTO PARK AND SHUT OFF. I RETURNED TO THE GARAGE 10 MINUTES LATER TO FIND THE VEHICLE HAD ROLLED DOWN THE DRIVEWAY, STRIKING A TREE CAUSING SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE. VEHICLE WAS FOUND TO BE IN PARK AND STARTED UP WITHOUT ANY…

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VEHICLE WAS PULLED 3/4 INTO THE GARAGE WITH THE BACK WHEELS ON THE APPROACH OF THE DRIVEWAY. VEHICLE WAS PUT INTO PARK AND SHUT OFF. I RETURNED TO THE GARAGE 10 MINUTES LATER TO FIND THE VEHICLE HAD ROLLED DOWN THE DRIVEWAY, STRIKING A TREE CAUSING SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE. VEHICLE WAS FOUND TO BE IN PARK AND STARTED UP WITHOUT ANY PROBLEMS. IN THE LAST COUPLE OF DAYS I HAVE NOTICED INCONSISTENCY WITH THE VEHICLE'S SHIFTER WHEN PLACING IT IN PARK. I HAVE SEEN IT GET HUNG UP BETWEEN REVERSE AND PARK. THIS IS A BRAND NEW FLEET VEHICLE WITH 1049 CURRENT MILES. IT JUST WENT INTO SERVICE ON JULY 5TH.

NHTSA ODI #11010187

6,000 miles · Jul 15, 2017
Unknown Or Other

EXHAUST FUMES IN THE CABIN UPON EXCELERATION.

NHTSA ODI #11005500

1,000 miles · Jun 7, 2017
Unknown Or Other

MERGING ONTO A FREEWAY, NO OTHER VEHICLES AHEAD, BEHIND OR BESIDE, THE DRIVER SIDE REAR WINDOW SPONTANEOUSLY SHATTERED. WAS GOING 60-65MPH AT THE TIME. NO OUTSIDE FACTORS AROUND TO CAUSE THE GLASS BREAK. NO FOREIGN OBJECT FOUND IN VEHICLE. FORD REFUSING TO INVESTIGATE ROOT CAUSE. FORD'S STANCE IS AN EXTERNAL FACTOR CAUSED T…

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MERGING ONTO A FREEWAY, NO OTHER VEHICLES AHEAD, BEHIND OR BESIDE, THE DRIVER SIDE REAR WINDOW SPONTANEOUSLY SHATTERED. WAS GOING 60-65MPH AT THE TIME. NO OUTSIDE FACTORS AROUND TO CAUSE THE GLASS BREAK. NO FOREIGN OBJECT FOUND IN VEHICLE. FORD REFUSING TO INVESTIGATE ROOT CAUSE. FORD'S STANCE IS AN EXTERNAL FACTOR CAUSED THE BREAK UNLESS MORE PEOPLE COME FORWARD WITH SAME COMPLAINT. WOULD NOT INSPECT TILTING HINGE MECHANISM FOR THE BROKEN WINDOW, INSPECT OTHER INTACT WINDOWS OR DO ANY OTHER INSPECTION THAT I REQUESTED. WAS TOLD THAT THE ONLY THING THEY DID WAS TAKE PHOTOS AND DETERMINED THAT BECAUSE GLASS WAS IN THE VEHICLE THAT IT WAS NOT THEIR PROBLEM. BOTH DEALERSHIP AND FORD'S CUSTOMER CARE HOTLINE WILL ENTERTAIN THE IDEA OF INSPECTING THE VEHICLE OR RESEARCHING THE BATCH OF THE GLASS MANUFACTURER FOR ROOT CAUSE. I HAD ONLY OWNED THE VEHICLE FOR 6 DAYS AT THE TIME. VEHICLE HAD 738 MILES WHEN PURCHASED. APPROXIMATELY 1000 TOTAL MILES ON THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME OF THE WINDOW BREAK. PHOTOS WERE TAKEN ONCE VEHICLE COULD BE STOPPED IN A SAFE SPOT. DROVE APPROX 27 MILES ON THE HIGHWAY AFTER THE BREAK BEFORE STOPPING. PHOTO 3826 SHOWS GLASS BEFORE HAVING TO MAKE A SHARP LEFT U-TURN THAT ALLOWED MUCH OF THE GLASS SITTING ON THE SIDE LEDGE TO FALL INSIDE THE CARGO AREA OF THE VEHICLE. OTHER PICTURES TAKEN AFTER TAKING THE U-TURN.

NHTSA ODI #10993857

25,600 miles · May 15, 2017
Vehicle Speed ControlCrashInjury

TL* THE CONTACT LEASED A 2017 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK THE VEHICLE WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE INDEPENDENTLY AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A CONCUSSION, LACERATIONS TO THE LEFT SHIN, AND BAD BRUISES TO THE RIGH…

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TL* THE CONTACT LEASED A 2017 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK THE VEHICLE WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE INDEPENDENTLY AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A CONCUSSION, LACERATIONS TO THE LEFT SHIN, AND BAD BRUISES TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE NECK AND SHOULDER. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED FROM THE SCENE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 25,600.

NHTSA ODI #10985829

1,400 miles · Jan 9, 2017
EnginePower TrainSteering

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

NHTSA ODI #10943948

3,800 miles · Aug 31, 2016
Unknown Or OtherInjury

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.

NHTSA ODI #10899848

Official recalls

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25V572000 · Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera

Sep 3, 2025

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

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.

25V236000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist

Apr 11, 2025

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A brake fluid leak can cause reduced brake function and extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Additional source detail variants (2)

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.

Consequence: A brake fluid leak can cause reduced brake function and extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist

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.

Consequence: A brake fluid leak can cause reduced brake function and extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

22V648000 · Electrical System:wiring:interior/under Dash; Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System:fan/motor

Aug 26, 2022

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: Front blower motor failure can increase the risk of a vehicle interior fire.

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.

Additional source detail variants (2)

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.

Consequence: Front blower motor failure can increase the risk of a vehicle interior fire.

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.

Electrical System:wiring:interior/under Dash

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.

Consequence: Front blower motor failure can increase the risk of a vehicle interior fire.

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.

22V150000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist

Mar 11, 2022

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

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.

Additional source detail variants (2)

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder

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.

Consequence: 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.

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.

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.

Consequence: 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.

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.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.