2017 Ford Expedition complaints

Coolant leaked into the starter causing the vehicle to not start. The EcoBoost seems to be a major issue for Ford, and this most recent issue should be covered under a recall.

Truck first would shift out of park but would not engage into a gear causing it to roll unexpectedly in the downhill driveway. Problem self corrected with a few ignition cycles. Week later truck became inoperable at a stop light and require shut down and restart and traffic. Same day truck would not start at all after returning home. Dealer diagnosed 6r80 transmission with molded lead frame assembly failure. This has been subject of a recall or customer satisfaction program for earlier year models but not beyond 2013.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V236000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that a warning light indicating that the brake fluid reservoir was empty had illuminated within 10 minutes of adding brake fluid to the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving and depressing the brake pedal, the contact noticed that the brake pedal pressure was reduced, and the vehicle failed to respond as intended, causing the braking distanced to be extended. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to file a vehicle safety complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V236000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the braking distance had extended. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact called the local dealer however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact's husband, who is a mechanic, inspected the brakes and informed the contact that the rotors and pads looked normal. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown.

Back up camera goes dark when we back up but it doesn't do it when I had it in the dealership they say I need a new camera but it started when you all put out a recall.

Rear blower motor caught on fire, causing smoke to cover the inside of the vehicle. Part had to then be removed from the car. Melted plastic around the inside of the fan and motor. Also we have replaced the blower motive in the front of the vehicle that was under recall and it has continued to let's burn wires underneath the dash whete it plugs in so i dont believe the blower motor in front was the issue!

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V648000(Visibility, Electrical System), and the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the recall repair was completed; however, the defroster failed to function as intended after the recall repair. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with blower motor failure, but the dealer declined to repair the vehicle free of charge. The contact stated that the vehicle had not experienced a blower motor failure prior to the recall repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 136,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V236000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal felt loose. A message regard the brake fluid level was displayed on the instrument panel. In addition, upon further notice, an abnormal oil consumption was noticed, and white smoke was coming from the exhaust when the vehicle was started. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 91,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Back up camera is failing, working sometimes and not others

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the blower motor assembly was abnormally loud. There was no warning light illuminated. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The contact stated that the fan was already replaced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V648000 (VISIBILITY, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 138,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the engine, and the vehicle hesitated upon start. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was advised that the cam phasers were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 131,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V236000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, a deer crossed the road. The brake pedal was depressed down to the floorboard; the brake pedal felt soft. The contact was unsure whether there was a warning light illuminated. The vehicle came to a stop after a short distance. The driver’s and passenger’s side air bags did not deploy. The contact was not injured. No police report was filed. The contact drove the vehicle to the residence. The insurance company was notified. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that the rear-view camera displayed a distorted image while the vehicle was in reverse(R). The contact stated that the failure obstructed the driver's visibility, which prevented the driver from safely operating the vehicle. In addition, the rear-view camera showed a black screen and the message "Camera Unavailable" was displayed. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 160,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V236000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The backup camera works intermittently. When I put the vehicle in reverse, the rearview camera sometimes displays a blank image. There are several recalls pending for the same issue for later years. For example, Ford has a recall for 2018-2022 Ford Expeditions with Ford Reference Number 25S72 and another recall effecting 2021 - 2024 vehicles. [XXX] Help would be appreciated. Thanks. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal smoky odor coming from the vehicle. The contact previously received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V648000 (Visibility, Electrical System). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and it was diagnosed and determined that the front blower motor assembly had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the front blower overheated and burned one of the passengers' legs. The contact stated that medical attention was not needed. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 91,500.

BACK UP COMPUTER SCREEN NOT WORKING EVERY TIME VEHICLE IS PUT IN REVERSE. TALKED WITH SERVICE MANAGER -ABOUT 6MONTHS AGO TOLD IF UNIT DOES NOT MALFUNCTION WHEN BEING TESTED CANNOT CHECK PROBLEM.BUT IF I WOULD LEAVE CAR FOR A DAY THEY WOULD TRY AT VERIOUS TIMES TO SEE IT NOT WORKING.NO WARNING ONLY SCREEN TELLING US BACK UP SCREEN NOT WORKING OR SCREEN GOES TO BLUE SCREEN WITH NOTHING ON IT.

Backpack camera goes out, is distorted or unavailable. Vehicle has been to the local dealership twice for repair but still does not work.

TSB 23-2143, citing cold-start cam phaser rattle as a manufacturing defect that impacts reliability and safety (loss of power, premature wear, noise).

The rear-view camera on my 2017 Ford Expedition is malfunctioning. When I shift into reverse, the rear-view image appears, but once I finish reversing and shift into Drive, the image does not go away. The reverse camera feed remains frozen on the screen, even while driving forward. To clear it, I have to manually put the vehicle into Park and then back into Drive. This has to be done nearly every time I reverse, which is a distraction and a potential safety risk while operating the vehicle. I’ve read that Ford recently issued a recall involving over 200,000 vehicles for a similar issue caused by a fault in the SYNC infotainment system. My vehicle has experienced this exact problem for years, but my VIN does not appear to be part of that recall. The issue occurs almost every time I use reverse - causing the camera to stay on the screen of the Rear-view camera system / SYNC infotainment system Please investigate whether this issue is broader than currently recalled. This malfunction compromises safe operation of the vehicle and should be addressed by Ford.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V236000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the pedal extended to the floorboard, with the message “Low Brake Fluid” displayed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 130,700.VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Backup Camera is intermitent, screen blanks or is distorted this happens randomly seems to happen more often in warm weather.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V236000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the brake pedal would extend to the floor while depressed, and the vehicle failed to immediately stop. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the brake master cylinder and brake booster were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

My 2017 Ford Expedition is experiencing the exact same rear backup camera problem as described in recall number 25V315000; however, the recall issued is not wide enough to cover all the affected cars. The recall should be expanded to cover 2017 Expeditions as well.

The rocker panels have rusted completely out. I've found information online where people have brought it to ford dealerships attention to be told ford knows water leaks into the rocker panels and sits and rots out. My kids have all caught their ankles and cut them horribly. Our back up camera only works once in a great while.

The back up camera is severely distorted or unavailable completely 95% of the time. It was replaced under an extended warranty and less than a month later began having the exact same issue. Our dog was not seen laying under the car due to not having a back up camera and was run over and died as a result. We have four small children and this is a huge issue and has been happening since we purchased the vehicle.

Rearview camera intermittently (although more frequent than not) gives a distorted image or states that it is unavailable.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle was making an extremely loud roaring sound. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the engine failed to crank over the following day due to the battery being drained. The vehicle was jumpstarted and taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the blower motor had caused the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V648000 (Visibility, Electrical System). The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the repairs would be at the owner’s expense and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 121,000.

BACK UP CAMERA UNIT WORKS PART TIME CHECKED RECALL OUR VIN NEVER ON RECALL. CALLED FORD DEALERSHIP DON SANDERSON REGULARY TO CHECK SAME ANSWER NOT ON RECALL.PROBLEM SINCE 2021 THANKS

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that the instrument panel was either partially illuminated, or the extremely low-lit. The contact stated that occasionally the instrument panel was blank. Additionally, back over prevention camera was occasionally blinking or was inoperable, failing to provide an image as needed. The contact had to pull over and restart the vehicle for the vehicle to return to normal operation. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V315000 (Back Over Prevention). The vehicle was taken to the local dealers, who were unable to determine the cause of the failure. The dealer stated that the failure might have been caused by the rain. The vehicle was taken to another local dealer, Peltier Ford (200 TX-63 Spur, Longview, TX 75601); however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

Brakes were functional at time of parking suv. upon reentering and starting vehicle, the add brake fluid light and alert came on. the brake peddle was non existent with feel. the brake reservoir was empty but no visual leaks from any of the brake calipers or lines were evident. after refilling the brake master cylinder to the full line. the fluid again drained to an unknown location with no visual leaks.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V648000 (VISIBILITY, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact felt heat coming from the bottom of the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the blower motor. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the failure persisted. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the blower motor, and the contact was informed that a faulty blower motor had been installed. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the failure persisted. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to Jones Ford Casa Grande (2425 E Florence Boulevard Suite A, Casa Grande AZ 85194). The vehicle was diagnosed, and it was determined that the blower motor wiring harness was burned and needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the damaged part was not included in the recall repair and refused to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired for the most recent failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance and referred the contact to other Ford dealers. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine blower seized. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the cause of the failure was not determined. The contact was required to pay a diagnostic fee. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The contact stated that the engine blower was replaced under an unknown recall repair several months ago. In addition, the contact stated the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer three months later and the engine blower repair was performed under warranty. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline and report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while reversing, the back over prevention camera displayed a distorted image and flickered, creating a visibility hazard for the driver. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were contacted regarding the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the Manufacturer's Extended Warranty coverage related to the failure. The failure mileage was 42,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that occasionally while reversing the vehicle, the center console display failed to function properly. The contact stated that occasionally the screen was blank or distorted. The contact stated that very rarely the display operated as intended. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Back up camera glitches and it keeps beeping

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving at slow speeds during the snow, the vehicle slid on the icy road. The brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to respond. Due to the failure, the vehicle crashed into the guardrail and came to a stop. The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy. The contact was unsure if there was a warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer; however, no cause for the failure was found. The contact suffered injuries to her back and neck. However, medical attention was not received. A Police report was not filed. The contact also stated that the failure had occurred three years ago. The contact then received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V236000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) in 2025. The contact stated that on another occasion, the climate control front blower failed to function as intended. The contact stated the A/C was inoperable. The dealer picked up the vehicle, and the repairs were pending. The contact stated that recently, water had leaked into the front cabin of the vehicle from an unknown location and damaged the wires for the blower. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V648000 (VISIBILITY, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

AC BLOWER STOPPED FUNCTIONING

For 1.5+ years, the transmission will unexpectedly and suddenly downshift into 1st gear without warning. Which causes a sudden deceleration. No warning lights before it happens. It occurs randomly and at different speeds. It has happened over 20 times. I've experienced it happening at speed ranging from 35mph to 65mph. The gear shifter was in the drive position each time this issue occurred. The suv is the 2017 ford expedition EL with the 3.5L ecoboost engine with 6 speed automatic transmission. No check engine light before or after the issue (so no OBD2 code to read) a big yellow warning appears during/after saying "see manual". Sometimes the issue will resolve in a few seconds. The suv has not been to the dealership yet for this issue. But i will be contacting ford today.

Rear camera blurry and unable to view. One has to get out and open and close the rear liftgate in order for the camera to work correctly. This may have to be done a number of times before camera is returned to normal operation. Dealer stated it may take $1000.00 dollars to repair.

Took vehicle in for recall work of replacing the HVAC Front Blower Motor Assembly. Vehicle was returned and blower motor stopped working 3 days later. Now being told that the fan blower motor controller and connector have to be replaced becasue they have gone bad and that it is not covered under the current recall. There should be no reason that those parts aren't covered under the recall. if the blower motor hadn't overheated, then the controller and conector should not have been damaged. A quick google search over complaints for this same issue lets me know that other people have had the exact same issue. Ford said to file the complaint with you.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. Roadside Assistance was contacted. The technician connected the battery cables and jumpstarted the vehicle. The vehicle was started, and the vehicle was driven to the residence. The contact later replaced the battery. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with parasitic battery drain due to a failed gear shifter. The contact was informed that the gear shifter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was being repaired. The contact was informed that parts had been ordered for the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

2024 Front A/C blower cutting in and out without warning. Called Dealership and had Fords recall #22S56, item affected: electrical system, wiring, interior/ under dash. This involved the front A/C blower failing. Only thing replaced during Mobile visit then was the blower motor. Now March 2025 had the same issue again with front A/C blower cutting off/on without warning. Called same Dealership again and was told I had to bring the vehicle in to have diagnostic check to further check the Recall issue. After diagnostic completed, was informed that the blower motor resistor and the connector were melted. Had the repairs completed same day at $802.74.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, while depressing the brake pedal, there was no resistance, requiring the contact to depress the pedal forcefully to slow down the vehicle, with the message "Low Brake Fluid" displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was advised that the brake master cylinder, brake booster, and the vacuum sensor were faulty and were possibly the cause of the failure. The contact was informed that the brake master cylinder, brake booster, and the vacuum sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,744.

Driving vehicle on road and car lost all acceleration power. The check engine light appeared and the problem was diagnosed as a faulty throttle body. This exact same issue has been identified as a recall item with an extended warranty (ten years or 150,000 miles) on other Ford vehicles but for some unknown reason the 2017 expedition is not covered. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE... I did speak to Ford and they offered no assistance.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction. The contact's friend inspected the vehicle; however, no cause for the failure was found. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

While reversing the camera went black. And since then the back up camera does not come back on. It says “camera not available”

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sparking sound coming from the engine compartment, after which there was an abnormal burning odor inside the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the blower motor wiring harness. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V648000 (Visibility, Electrical System); and the VIN was included, parts were available; however, the contact was informed that the wiring harness was not included in the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000.

My engine in my expedition overheated on dec 14,2024. It is being repaired now. I was left Stranded on a busy highway for 2hrs waiting on a wrecker. The whole engine is bad. Everything is full of oil. Itis being replaced right now at a total of 11,000$,by an independent ford mechanic . I know of three other people with this engine in my area that the same thing has happened to. There were no lights or warning signs ofany trouble. I have a receipt for the engine but the replacement cost wont be ready until next week. Ive contacted Ford and had a feedback case sent to them and plan to write a letter to Ford consumers affairs .

I can be driving up a hill the traction control warning light and hill decent braking light come on causing the vehicle speed to drop the vehicle shakes acting like it is trying to stop. Once you stop and turn the vehicle off the error codes go away . This problem has been occurring since early September it currently only occurs going up hill on one road