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2017 Ford ExpeditionProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 482 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
482
Crashes
33
Fires
9
Recalls
4
TSBs
115
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 482 complaints, 33 crashes, 9 fires, and 4 recalls. Complaint rate is 1.5x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

throttle body faulty

4 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
2

touch screen not working

3 complaints • Severity 5.3/10

$X,XXX
3

unexpected downshifts

3 complaints • Severity 8.7/10

$X,XXX
4

brake fluid leak

2 complaints • Severity 9/10

$X,XXX
5

battery dies after sitting

2 complaints • Severity 9/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

92 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 75K miles.

!Inspect the BrakesMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

28
0–30K
45
30–60K
57
60–90K
48
90–120K
33
120–150K
10
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (57 reports) • Median: 75K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (92 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical92 (19%)
Brakes72 (15%)
Drivetrain51 (11%)
Other41 (9%)
Engine41 (9%)
Visibility34 (7%)
Back Over Prevention23 (5%)
Fuel System19 (4%)

2017 Ford Expedition: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 19% of all reports filed for the 2017 Ford Expedition, with 92 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 75,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 75K-mile mark.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 2017 Ford Expedition, with 72 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2017 Ford Expedition, with 51 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2017 Ford Expedition, with 41 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

1
16
13
17
12
18
33
19
28
20
38
21
81
22
105
23
40
24
87
25
44
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2017 Ford Expedition. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (4 recalls)

22V150000Apr 2022

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.

22V648000Aug 2023

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.

25V236000Sep 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.

25V572000Jan 2026

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2017 Ford Expedition NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Frontal crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Rollover

★★★★★

3 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

The worst model year for the Ford Expedition is the 2004 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2017 Ford Expedition vs. Class Average (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)

This vehicle

482

Class avg

316

1.5x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical standard sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 482 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

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2017 Ford Expedition: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Ford Expedition?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2017 Ford Expedition is related to the electrical, with 92 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2017 Ford Expedition reliable?
The 2017 Ford Expedition has 482 complaints, 33 crash reports, and 9 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 1.5x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How safe is the 2017 Ford Expedition?
NHTSA rates the 2017 Ford Expedition 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 stars in frontal crash tests, 5 stars in side crash tests, 3 stars for rollover resistance. Where NHTSA tested more than one version, the lowest rating is shown.
How much does it cost to fix 2017 Ford Expedition problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2017 Ford Expedition have any recalls?
Yes, the 2017 Ford Expedition has 4 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Ford Expedition problems start?
Based on 221 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 75,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2017 Ford Expedition data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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