NHTSA (USA)Medium Risk
At a glance
What can fail
The rearview camera may show a distorted, inverted, or blank image when you shift into reverse.
What the fix does
This page covers 4 recalls, 348 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2017 Ford Expedition.
17 mpg combined
13.8 L/100km
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Electrical complaints dominate owner reports for the 2017 Ford Expedition, with the powertrain and brakes following at roughly equal volume. On the electrical side, owners frequently describe the rearview camera displaying a distorted or unreliable image, along with intermittent power loss while driving, often accompanied by a wrench warning light on the instrument cluster. Powertrain complaints center on the transmission, where owners report sudden, severe downshifts at highway speeds, unexpected power loss, and engine stalling. Some owners note fault codes pointing to the transmission range sensor. Brake complaints are also present in similar numbers to the powertrain category, though the electrical and transmission symptoms appear to generate the most detailed owner descriptions. The stalling and wrench-light combination is a recurring pattern, with owners noting the vehicle shuts off without warning during normal driving.
348
Total Complaints
21
Crash-Related
7
Fire-Related
15
With Injuries
By System
The 2017 Ford Expedition has 4 recalls, the most serious being a brake master cylinder that can leak fluid internally, reducing braking power and requiring a longer distance to bring the vehicle to a stop.
The brake fluid leak occurs when fluid migrates from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster, which can change how the pedal feels underfoot, require more force to push it down, and leave the front brakes with less stopping power than expected. This issue affects vehicles equipped with the 3.5L EcoBoost engine, though a separate filing covers a broader range of configurations with the same underlying problem.
The front blower motor, located behind the glove box, can also fail and raise the risk of a fire inside the cabin. This is a heating and ventilation component, so owners may notice the fan stopping entirely before any other sign of trouble appears.
The rearview camera can display an inverted, distorted, or blank image when the vehicle is shifted into reverse, reducing what the driver can see directly behind the vehicle while backing up.
At a glance
What can fail
The rearview camera may show a distorted, inverted, or blank image when you shift into reverse.
What the fix does
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Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The brake master cylinder may develop a leak that allows brake fluid to seep from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.
What the fix does
The brake master cylinder will be replaced. If it is leaking, the brake booster will also be replaced at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front blower motor behind the glove box may fail, affecting heating and air conditioning function.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front blower motor assembly at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The brake master cylinder may develop a leak that allows brake fluid to seep from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the brake master cylinder. If leaking is confirmed, the brake booster will also be replaced.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.