2017 Ford Expedition problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (38) · Service Brakes (37) · Electrical System (35)
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155 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (4)
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera 2025-09-03 · campaign 25V572000 · 1,456,417 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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, 202
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder 2025-04-11 · campaign 25V236000 · 123,611 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: A brake fluid leak can cause reduced brake function and extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:fan/Motor 2022-08-26 · campaign 22V648000 · 198,482 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: Front blower motor failure can increase the risk of a vehicle interior fire.
Fix: 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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder 2022-03-11 · campaign 22V150000 · 195,864 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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 bulletins (115)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-20 · 25N15 S1 · Other
customer satisfaction program 25n15 - supplement #1 certain 2015-2019 model year multiple vehicle lines rear view camera inspection for one-time replacement
Unknown Or Other 2026-02-24 · SSM 54601 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford and lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the master code. unlike the integrated wired keypad, the accessory wireless keypad master code cannot be retrieved from the
Electrical System 2025-11-26 · TSB 25-2570 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this article supersedes tsb 24-2165 to update the tsb service procedure. some vehicles listed in the model statement above may exhibit various sync performance related concerns including but not limited to: display operation concerns navigation inoperative voice recognition concerns phone co
Power Train 2025-11-12 · SSM 54366 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2015-2021 ford and lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated mil with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0011, p0012, p0014, p0015, p0016, p0017, p0018, p0019, p0021, p0022, p0024 and/or p0025. pinpoint test hk in the powertrain control and emissions diagnosis (pc/ed) or in section 303-14 of th
Unknown Or Other 2024-10-10 · SSM 53040 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
while performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 ford and lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal kit may be on backorder due to supply chain interruptions.
Wheels 2024-07-24 · TSB 24-2188 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this article supersedes tsb 22-2219 to update the parts list and service procedure to clarify applicable steps by vehicle application. some 2003-2020 expedition/navigator and 2006-2020 f-150 (non-raptor) vehicles equipped with 4wd may exhibit grinding/clicking/ratcheting noise from the front wheel a
Showing the 6 most recent of 115 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-26 · Electrical System“i smelled something burning in my vehicle and then after that my air conditioner stopped working and it turned out to be the blower motor that was replaced in december of 2023…”
2026-09-18 · Service Brakes“vehicle is experiencing brake degradation matching safety recall 25s37/22s11. dealership states the vehicle is unsafe but refuses to provide a loaner car. ford customer support escalated the parts order but explicitly denied interim rental assistance, leaving me with no safe transportation options…”
2026-08-15 · Lane Departure: Warning“my camera only works for a couple of seconds and not always, plus the screen turns blue or black…”
2026-08-13 · Back Over Prevention · 94,000 mi“the contact owns a 2017 ford expedition. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 25v572000 (back over prevention); but the dealer advised the contact that the recall repair could not be performed without charging for the repair. the contact stated that while in reverse(r) on several occasions, the rear-view camera screen was blu…”
2026-07-23 · Power Train“our 2017 ford expedition, has been diagnosed with a failure involving the molded lead frame/transmission sensor assembly in its 6r80 transmission. we were advised that the failure can cause the transmission to unexpectedly downshift at highway speed, resulting in sudden deceleration and possible loss of control. ford has recalled 2015–2017 f-150 v…”
2026-07-02 · Unknown Or Other“i am filing this complaint regarding the repair of recall 25s89 / nhtsa recall 25v572 on my 2017 ford expedition el 4wd (vin: [xxx]). i received ford's recall notice in april 2026 and brought my vehicle to the dealership on june 8, 2026. before the repair, the rearview camera functioned intermittently. the dealership diagnosed the vehicle and info…”
2026-06-23 · Power Train“i am reporting a severe, systemic manufacturing defect in the 3.5l ecoboost engine timing system (cam phasers and timing chain) of my 2017 ford expedition that poses an immediate highway safety hazard. approximately february 2026 upon start up heard odd rattle type noise, a week later heard noise again thought maybe due to recent ford dealership ch…”
2026-06-11 · Power Train · 86,000 mi“the contact owns a 2017 ford expedition. the contact stated that while driving 50 mph and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle downshifted to first gear independently. the contact pulled to the right side of the road, turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the vehicle operated as intended. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it …”
2026-06-04 · Vehicle Speed Control“vehicle suddenly shifts to 1st gear while travelling at 45mph or more causing immediate jerking and slowing of vehicle, placing driver, occupants and other drivers at risk of crash. in this condition, the speedometer reads 0mph while still travelling and other warnings on dash are: airbag failure, blindspot system fault, cross traffic system fault…”
2026-05-30 · Unknown Or Other“the car would flash warning light failure on blind spot, engine and felt like would shift out of gear dropping speed and then speedometer would drop to zero. very scary when driving. occurred at multiple speeds; 3 times before took to get evaluated /fixed. mechanic said had 3 other vehicles like mine pst month same issue. recommended make compl…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.