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2017 Ford Expedition: common problems and reliability
One of the worst Expedition years.
One of the Ford Expedition years to avoid. All Expedition years
629 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 4 recalls.
Should I buy a 2017 Expedition?The 2017 Ford Expedition has 629 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and service brakes.
Safety record for the 2017 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2017 Ford Expedition vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Expedition years only. How we score it
Is 2017 a good year for the Expedition?
Across the 31 Expedition model years we track, complaint volume runs from 3 (1996) to 1,007 (1999). With 629 complaints, the 2017 Expedition sits above the model's median of 299.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2017 Expedition
service brakes, hydraulic:power assist
Campaign 22V150000Ford 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.
visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system:fan/motor
Campaign 22V648000Ford 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.
service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
Campaign 25V236000Ford 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.
back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Campaign 25V572000Ford 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.
What owners say across generations
Mixed sentiment with a clear generational divide.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Expedition. See the full Expedition owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Expedition listings typically run $22,350–$49,244.
Other Expedition model years
Compare every Expedition year side by side to see how 2017 ranks against the rest.
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