2017 Ford Expedition: common problems and reliability

Where owners report problems

Recalls affecting the 2017 Expedition

What owners say across generations

Mixed sentiment with a clear generational divide. Long-term owners of older models, particularly those with the 5.4L Triton V8 (e.g., 2013 model), report very high reliability with only routine maintenance required, describing them as "rock solid" and "so reli

• 10-speed automatic transmission failures — very frequent reports of harsh shifting, jerking, clunking, banging, complete loss of acceleration, and total transmission failure requiring replacement, sometimes multiple times under 100,000 miles. Frequency: very frequent.
• Cam phaser failure — requires timing cover gasket replacement and phaser replacement; causes engine rattle on startup and performance loss. Frequency: recurrent.
• Other EcoBoost engine issues — includes reports of excessive oil consumption (adding a quart monthly), coolant hose failures, and in one severe case, white smoke from exhaust with gasoline smell and loss of power. Frequency: recurrent.
• Build quality / trim issues — interior and exterior trim pieces coming loose or not being flush; cited as a common problem. Frequency: recurrent.
• Infotainment system problems — laggy response, software glitches, issues with Apple CarPlay connectivity and audio. Frequency: recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Expedition.

Typical used price

Used Expedition listings typically run $29,722–$73,294 across 2014 to 2026 model years.