2017 Ford Expedition
Gas Midsize / large SUV
The 2017 Ford Expedition is sold in the U.S. as a gas midsize or large SUV with 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Expedition 2WD, is EPA-rated at 18 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year, 1 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of D. Owners have filed 356 complaints, most often about electrical system. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.
Specs & fuel economy (EPA)
| Configuration | Powertrain | Drive | Engine / motor | City | Hwy | Comb | Annual fuel* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expedition 2WD | Gas | RWD | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 15 | 21 | 18 | $3,450 |
| Expedition 4WD | Gas | Part-time 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,650 |
| Expedition EL 2WD | Gas | RWD | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,650 |
| Expedition EL 4WD | Gas | Part-time 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 15 | 19 | 16 | $3,900 |
*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year and EPA reference fuel/electricity prices. Source: fueleconomy.gov vehicle records.
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Recalls (4)
Back Over Prevention
highProblem: 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
highProblem: 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.
Electrical System
criticalProblem: 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
highProblem: 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.
Owner complaints
356 complaints filed
21 involved a crash, 7 a fire, 27 injuries, 0 deaths reported by owners.
Filed by year — 2016: 1 · 2017: 10 · 2018: 8 · 2019: 22 · 2020: 23 · 2021: 28 · 2022: 64 · 2023: 72 · 2024: 31 · 2025: 66 · 2026: 31
Most-cited components
- Electrical System — 92
- Power Train — 51
- Service Brakes — 42
- Unknown Or Other — 41
- Engine — 38
Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.
Crash ratings
| Configuration | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTENDED SUV 4x2 | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ | 21% |
| EXTENDED SUV 4x4 | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | 20% |
| SUV 4x2 | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ | 21% |
| SUV 4x4 | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | 20% |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.
Other Expedition model years
2027 Expedition
1 recalls · 0 complaints
A2026 Expedition
1 recalls · 8 complaints
F2025 Expedition
5 recalls · 31 complaints
F2024 Expedition
7 recalls · 71 complaints
F2023 Expedition
8 recalls · 64 complaints
F2022 Expedition
12 recalls · 112 complaints
F2021 Expedition
12 recalls · 231 complaints
F2020 Expedition
18 recalls · 405 complaints
F2019 Expedition
11 recalls · 490 complaints
F2018 Expedition
14 recalls · 372 complaints
D2016 Expedition
3 recalls · 215 complaints
Sources & method
Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.
EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records (ids 37510, 37517, 37511, 37518). Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.