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2017 Ford Expedition complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA about this vehicle, newest first and reproduced as filed. They are unverified accounts: one proves nothing, and a pattern across many is the thing worth reading. Back to the full 2017 record →

Steering
Filed Nov 20, 2024AK

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that upon his wife starting the vehicle, she observed that the steering wheel had turned all the way to the left, after which she became aware that the electronic power steering was not functioning as needed. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V542000 (Steering), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was unknown.

Unknown or Other
Filed Nov 7, 2024TX

Master cylinder leaked into brake booster. Paid for those repairs which apparently are covered under other 2017 VIN # but not mine? Now the ABS transducer is messed up and the car needs new hydraulic pump & module.

Unknown or Other
Filed Nov 4, 2024121,172 milesNC

The blend door actuator has failed on multiple occasions. There was a recall last August and we had the equipment repaired at the Ford dealership in Ayden. Just after one year it is not failed again. I called and the warranty for the equipment was 12 months. I am disappointed that we are now stuck with paying to repair what is a known equipment issue. My concern is there could be a fire or electrical concern throughout the truck. There are no warning lights, only a constant clicking sound in the rear of the truck where the blend door actuator is housed.

Power Train
Filed Oct 17, 2024NE

While driving, the speedometer began to bounce around. This caused erratic shifting. At one point the speedometer went to zero while we were still moving. I pulled over put it in park and it would not go into gear. During this the air bag light came on. After turning the vehicle off and back on again, everything went back to normal. Over a period of days, it would do the same thing again, but not as bad as the time listed above. The speedometer will bounce around while driving and cause moderate shifting issues. I took the vehicle into a shop, and they ran the code as being Output Speed Sensor. After research, it appears Ford had a recall on output speed sensors for 2014 F-150 vehicles (Recall Reference Number 24S37) which use the 6R80 transmission. I contacted my local Ford dealership and Ford corporate via chat, and both told me my 2017 Expedition was not covered under that recall. Since my vehicle uses the same transmission, I inquired as to what they did to fix the output speed sensor issue. They could not provide me with that information. I have several videos of the speedometer bouncing around, but am unable to upload them here.

Engine
Filed Sep 9, 2024MO

Transmission unable to shift out of park periodically, transmission downshifting at highway speeds and engine shutting down. Speedometer and RPM guage going crazy then no longer working.

Service Brakes
Filed Sep 9, 2024FL

On [XXX], My 2017 Ford Expedition suddenly lost all brake fluid in the master cylinder, where it drained into the Brake Booster. We had no braking function whatsoever. I filled up with another quart of brake fluid, drained into brake booster as well. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer in Lagrange, GA, where the work was completed on 7/8/2024. I was preparing to drive my family home to FL when we noticed the issue. We had to stay an extra night in the hotel. Thank goodness we had not been on the road and were only leaving the hotel. There is already a recall for the same issue, with vehicles made through 1/31/2017. My vehicle, by VIN, was made on 2/3/2017 at the same plant. Ford is refusing to acknowledge the issue. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Engine
Filed Sep 4, 2024132,000 milesTX

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that during cold starts, there was a loud rattling sound coming from the engine compartment. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 132,000.

Electrical System
Filed Aug 25, 2024CA

Electrical wiring for the blower motor replaced as a result of Safety Recall 22S56.

Wheels › Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
Filed Aug 19, 202468,000 milesTX

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while the tires were being rotated, the tire technician was unable to remove the lug nuts because the lug nuts had swollen. The contact was informed that all four wheels had the same failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Filed Aug 19, 2024115,000 milesFL

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact used the parking brake to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that the brake fluid level was checked, and the brake fluid level was low but there were no signs of a brake fluid leak. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the cause of the failure was not yet determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that the repair was not covered under NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V150000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Aug 5, 2024CO

We were out of town driving to a baseball tournament going 80 miles an hour when the car completely lost power and a wrench came up. My husband barely coasted us to a shoulder. The car would not reset or restart unless it was in park. Happens twice. Took it for code read they said it is a throttle body issue but that instead of check engine light it shuts the whole car down until reset. Very scary on the interstate. Could have easily been in a bad collision.

Electrical System
Filed Aug 1, 202483,000 milesAL

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, there was a burning odor inside the cabin of the vehicle, and the air condition failed to operate as intended. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness to the blower motor had melted and the pigtail on the wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The contact believed that the failure was associated with Manufacturer Recall: 22SF6. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 83,000.

Service Brakes
Filed Jul 26, 2024AZ

Brake pedal goes to floor, all brake fluid is leaking into an unknown area.

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Jul 13, 2024OR

In 2022, around mileage of 67000, our SUV was climbing a steep road when it suddenly made a pop sound & went into limp mode with the wrench light showing and the engine sounding rough. It felt like no fuel was getting to the engine & the gas pedal was non-responsive. The RPMs didn't change when the gas pedal was pressed. The grade was so steep, we barely made it to the side of the road without rolling backwards into traffic behind us. After turning the engine off and sitting about 10 mins, we tried starting the engine again. The car seemed to have reset itself! It ran fine; the wrench light turned off, and the gas pedal was responsive again. (At the time, we were on vacation at the coast and had traveled from our home at about elevation 3500'. We had also recently had to buy gas from a small no name gas station, so we feared we may have gotten bad fuel). From there, we returned home without re-occurrence, and we used fuel cleaning additive to our Chevron fuel for the next 2 fill ups. Then, approximately 600 miles later on a flat grade, it happened again without the pop sound. We immediately went to our Ford dealer who found no error code but found our purge valve stuck open. They recommended we replace it, which we did, and we operated the vehicle for 2 years without re-occurrence and using only Chevron gas. Recently, it happened again! Luckily, we weren't on a steep grade this time or on the freeway, but if a car would have been behind us, we would have likely been rear ende

Electrical System
Filed Jul 12, 2024KY

Blower motor shorted out and melted the wiring harness going to the blower motor and started smoking and almost caught on fire. Took the vehicle in for repair and there is a recall to replace the blower motor. The dealership stated they will replace the blower motor per the recall but I am responsible for the melted wiring.

Back Over Prevention
Filed Jul 10, 202436,830 milesNY

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while reversing at an undisclosed speed, the back over prevention camera failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the back over prevention camera displayed colorful lines but not the proper image. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was 36,830.

Service Brakes
Filed Jul 9, 2024IL

Brake master cylinder rear seal failed and engine vacuum drew all fluid from reservoir into brake booster as vehicle idled in park. Both front and rear brakes were inoperable because one reservoir serves both systems and that reservoir was emptied by engine vacuum. Pedal went to floor with zero brake actuated. At highway speed this would result in a severe accident due to the rapid loss of fluid with no prior change in braking effort. Vehicle could only be slowed with parking brake. Ford dealer service department inspected and confirmed loss of fluid into booster. Brake warning light and low fluid message displayed as reservoir was drained by engine vacuum.

Power Train
Filed Jun 27, 2024170,000 milesOH

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to first gear, causing the vehicle to abruptly slow down. The contact stated that after restarting the vehicle, the failure was corrected. The vehicle was driven to the local dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the transmission lead frame was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 170,000.

Engine
Filed Jun 12, 2024125,000 milesLA

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact stated after the vehicle had been repaired under an unidentified recall, the instrument panel and central electrical console were flickering. The contact stated that the headlights were also flickering. In addition, there was an abnormal burning odor coming through the air vents. The battery was replaced and drained prematurely. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the blower motor assembly had failed. The contact stated that the vehicle had been diagnosed by several local dealers, but no repairs had been performed due to parts not being available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.

Steering
Filed Jun 1, 2024FL

This issue has happened multiple times, once on the highway the vehicle felt like it lost gear/ the engine completely cut off. multiple warning lights came on such as airbag, ABS, engine light. was eventually able to get to the shoulder and after multiple attempts it started back up, showed no warning lights. drove the rest of the way fine. another time that could have put other at risk is when driving in the city, the vehicle lost power and also lost the ability to stee. causing me to be standstill in the roadway. the vehicle started back up after two attempts. the vehicle has been to the local deal a total of 4 times with the last time requesting a through inspection of the grounds, as this seems like an electrical or mechanical issue the service manager requesting me "not to bring it back until it's broken" leaves me lost.

Electrical System
Filed May 27, 2024AL

Tailgate opens and closes at random times while stationary or in motion. When the tailgate opens and closes, anything behind the back seat could fall out onto any vehicle. Has been reported to the dealer and repaired but has relapsed to previous condition. Serra Hyundai Birmingham, Alabama has been aware of this condition as recent as May 10, 2024. Problem surfaced mid September, 2023.

Power Train
Filed May 7, 2024120,000 milesTN

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The wheels then seized, causing the vehicle to jerk. Additionally, the speedometer was inoperable while driving. The "Blind Spot System Fault" and "See Manual - Transmission" messages were displayed and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the molded leadframe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The contact was informed that the failure was related to Customer Satisfaction Program: 19N01 (Transmission Molded Leadframe Extended Coverage); however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Electrical System
Filed May 2, 2024CA

6 months ago FORD replaced my blower motor (ONLY) per the recall, it still only worked intermittently so on a return visit they diagnosed a need to replace their (Motorcraft) YH-1829 A/C Blower Motor Switch / RESISTOR AND the pigtail connector SINCE THE CONNECTION PINS HAD FUSED FROM OVERHEATING. THOSE were NOT covered by the recall notwithstanding 100's or more complaints to FORD. However, The Blower ONLY worked on high. ALWAYS on high. If the key was on, the HVAC ON/OFF was useless (It's LED would go off and on but not the blower.) Likewise speed (+) and (-) did nothing. EVERY OTHER FUNCTION/Button worked fine. Temperature could be regulated and Rear A/C could be activated just fine. Yesterday, $595 later, FORD has diagnosed the Climate Control Board (FL1Z-19980-K) in the dash. IT'S RELAY HAD OVERHEATING ISSUES. They did not replace the malfumnctioning Control Board because Part FL1Z-19980-K is on a nationwide backorder with no ETA. Oh, and when/if it does become available, FORD wants $758 to install (part, tax and labor). So, I have a irrepressible suspicion that the Control Board overheat failure is linked to the overheating/fused resistor, all stemming from the original Blower Motor overheat failure that FORD did agree to recall. But, NOW, the culprit is inside the dash and the circuit cannot be turned off. IF THE KEY IS ON SO IS THE CLIMATE CONTROL CIRCUIT WITH THE BLOWER ON HIGH 100% of my driving time. More fusing? More fire risk?

Electrical System
Filed Apr 25, 2024ID

My vehicle is a 2017 Expedition that had the blower motor recall performed in October 2023. Prior to the recall being performed, we would often have burning smells coming from the blower, so it made sense that the recall was to fix a fire hazard with the blower motor. I observed burned terminals in the electrical connector and assumed they would be replaced as part of the recall. Any reasonable person would assume that burned electrical wires pose a fire hazard and a recall that is supposed to fix a fire hazard issue would replace the electrical connector. A few months after the recall was performed, we started having the exact same symptoms coming from the blower motor as we did before the recall, namely a burning smell and the blower motor operating intermittently. I contacted Ford about a problem with the recall repair and they stated they would have to diagnose it. Ford identified burned electrical terminals at the blower motor and a faulty motor controller. Ford then communicated to me that those items were not covered under the blower motor recall. I only then learned that the recall replaced only the blower motor and not the electrical connectors or controller. I was charged a $220 diagnostic fee, had I known those items were not part of the recall I would not have brought my vehicle in for diagnosis. I have three major concerns: 1. If the purpose of the blower motor recall was to prevent a fire hazard from the blower motor and related components, the recall has failed

Power Train
Filed Apr 10, 2024TX

I am about to have the rear end rebuilt for the 2nd time since I bout the vehicle roughly 1 year ago, and am currently over 30th in line at my dealership to have a rear end rebuilt

Electrical System
Filed Apr 9, 2024170,000 milesAL

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air condition stalled. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the blower motor had melted the resister plug. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Filed Mar 15, 2024152,000 milesMS

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the brake warning light illuminated. After parking the vehicle, the contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard upon restart the vehicle. Brake fluid was added to the vehicle; however, the failure returned soon after the brake fluid was added. Additional brake fluid was added to the vehicle and the vehicle was taken to the local dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred to the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 152,000.

Electrical System
Filed Mar 5, 2024FL

The back camera goes out or turns blue

Air BagsCrash1 injured
Filed Feb 15, 2024DE

I was in a motor vehicle accident where someone pulled out of a parking lot in front of me. I was doing about 45 at the time(which is the speed limit) on that road. I seen it coming but all I could do was try to veer right in order not to hit her door head on. Ours cars are totaled. My air bag never deployed out of the steering wheel however er I did see dust or smoke. This caused me to have chest pain and shoulder and neck pain. Which I am seeking doctors at this time.

SteeringCrash1 injured
Filed Jan 12, 2024PA

Vehicle lost power steering as it was parking. A message flashed on screen. Throttle surged. Hit a car on left. In an attempt to avoid the car on left, vehicle lunged to the right and hit a second vehicle. -Steering failed. -Two other vehicles were impacted. Steering pulled drivers had and damaged her thumb. Will require surgery. -Body shop confirmed that steering is still not functional after being towed. -Vehicle has not been inspected yet. -Some warning message flashed during the incident but was not visible after.

Power Train
Filed Nov 21, 2023111,099 milesWI

Was traveling 75 mph on a busy highway and lost power, the message center lit up yellow with a wrench in the middle, vehicle went to idle/coast, had no power to move thru lanes as cars were buzzing by me. very scary somehow got to the side of road safely but close calls many times. had it taken to Ford dealer - pulled the code P2112 THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM STUCK CLOSED/THROTTLE ACTUATOR CONTROL SYSTEM CLOSED. I would like to join class action lawsuit that is open for this problem since Ford will not stand behind this issue. i spent $600 to replace the defective THROTTLE BODY component with a new one. But the reality is that this put myself and others in grave danger because the total loss of power. Thank you [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Service Brakes
Filed Nov 21, 2023TN

Brake Master Cylinder is LEAKING out the back of master cylinder and into brake booster, lost almost ALL of the brake fluid in short trip as soon as it started.. Its an Identical issue to current Recall 22S11 or 22S14 on many if not all 2016 2017 Expeditions. My truck was built at the same Kentucky plant that produced the trucks with this exact issue, build date [XXX] built in the same time frame the trucks have the issue . But Ford reports it as Not a recall.. Its Doing the EXACT SAME issue that is part of recall 22S14 and 22S11.. and is an incredible huge Safety Risk causing potential death to the driver or other motorist if the truck runs out of brake fluid .. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Nov 21, 2023KS

Electronic throttle body will go into a limp mode and has no power to accelerate. This happens while driving down the street or highway and you might have enough power to pull to side of the road or street and not get run over. I have seen other reports of this and Ford extended their warranty on some vehicles to 10 years or 150,000 miles. These are mainly the eco boost motors. My vehicle has 88,000 miles and is regularly serviced. One occurrence was on a road under construction with no place to pull over quickly when this happened.

Visibility
Filed Oct 19, 2023126,986 milesSC

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that the blower motor had failed. The contact then received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V648000 (Visibility, Electrical System). The contact drove the vehicle to a dealer and the blower motor was replaced; however, the blower motor failed several days after the repair. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the failure as a frayed connector or pigtail that was the original connector to the blower motor that had been replaced by the dealer during the recall repair. The contact called the dealer and was informed that the manufacturer had a specific note in the recall information that only the blower motor was to be replaced and that the pig tail connector would not be covered under the recall. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 126,986.

Air BagsCrash2 injured
Filed Oct 18, 2023FL

July 30, 2023, I was in car wreck with my Ford Expedition, 2017. The other car ran red light and hit my Ford in left front ahead of front wheel. Other car traveling approx 35 mph, by police report. Side airbag fizzled with smoke an did not deploy. Neither front airbag deployed. No airbags deployed. Ford was considered a total loss by both insurance companies involved. This vehicle has 5 star safety rating and that was considered in my purchase. I purchased Ford in Oct 2016, new. It was always serviced by Ford dealer here. This vehicle does not deserve 5 star rating.

Visibility
Filed Oct 18, 2023100,000 milesTX

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact had NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V648000 (Visibility, Electrical System) for the bower motor repaired. The contact stated that she returned the vehicle to the dealer who performed the remedy and was advised by the dealer that the original "pigtail" connection and resistor should have been replaced when the blower was replaced. The contact was shown how to tap the connector wires which were hanging under the dashboard on the passenger side to start the blower functioning. The contact stated that she would have to perform the action anytime the A/C or the heater needed to be activated. The vehicle had been inadequately repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Engine
Filed Oct 13, 2023VA

We were on vacation and on our way back to the hotel from hiking on our last night in North Carolina. The check engine light came on and the car started sputtering and the accelerator would not work. We were slowing down and the car just would not go. We put it in park and turned the car off and sat there for 10 minutes. We turned the car back on and and then the wrench light came on. We had to keep turning the car on and off for the last 5 miles of the drive home which took us over an hour with letting the car cool off and turning it back on. When we did manage to go, we could only drive 25 mph. This was on a holiday weekend. We had to pay another $150 to stay where we were to get the car towed to the dealership. We then had to wait for the dealership to open to take the car and fix the problem which then cost me $800. Now prior to even going on vacation, I had the car completely checked over and service done. Nevermind, that the warranty had just expired on it. But who thought that with actually taking care of your car, it would break down and as soon as weeks after the warranty is up. I looked online and saw that this issue has been an ongoing issue for thousands of other Ford Expeditions. I would like my money back and this to be recalled. I've attached all the paperwork. It is due to an inoperable throttle sensor where the throttle then fails to work. Please recall this issue and have them return my money.

Electrical System
Filed Oct 10, 2023TX

I took my vehicle in on August 15 or so. The dealer, Sames Ford Bastrop, had it for 1 month and returned it to me as repaired. According to the nhtsa database, the repair has not been performed.

Electrical System
Filed Oct 6, 2023MD

Something burning in truck and then the front blower ceased working. Now I know why - many owners reporting same things and this repair should be covered, or recall expanded to include these additional repairs if needed due to the excessive heat from the blower motor. This could have very easily caused a vehicle fire while I was driving, and we could have been seriously injured. 2) rear back up camera failure due to poor seal around camera and lack of waterproofing of camera electronics causing corrosion and failure. Problem clearly seen in attached video ( not my car but same exact issue) Again, many other owners experiencing same issue. This is a safety hazard as camera suddenly failed while I was reversing and caused a near miss of a pedestrian. Camera components need to be waterproofed and sealed better - there is clearly water leaking into the rear door panel causing corrosion as indicated by dealer. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Power Train
Filed Oct 4, 2023CA

Driving at highway speed, vehicle gauges drops to zero and transmission stays at 3rd gear. Unable to know what travel speed is while trying to exit safety off highway. Have to turn off engine to reset issue, but no way to figure out what happened.

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera
Filed Sep 19, 202362,443 milesGA

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while reversing at an undisclosed speed, the rear-view camera displayed a distorted image. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was 62,443.

Visibility
Filed Sep 19, 2023120,000 milesFL

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V648000 (Visibility, Electrical System), and the repair was completed. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the blower located behind the glove box functioned intermittently, and the contact smelled a melted plastic odor. After a visual inspection, the contact stated that the wiring and components were hot to the touch. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who determined that the wiring pigtail connector needed to be replaced and that the vehicle was low on coolant. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 120,000.

Power Train
Filed Sep 19, 2023OR

Vehicle sudden power loss. No fuel getting to engine vehicle must be stopped it is in limp mode. Turned off and restarted and vehicle runs. Happened 15 different times. Still ongoing possi le contaminated throttle body?

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Sep 17, 2023AZ

While driving my children, my 2017 Ford Expedition lost power and went into 'limp' mode (wrench appears on the dash) along with an incredibly rough idle. This is at least the 3rd time that this has happened (twice before replacing the current throttle bottle) and now. This is incredibly dangerous as the vehicle loses power and leaves my family and I at the mercy of other drivers around us. It has happened on a 6 lane freeway, a 2 lane highway, and, most recently, on a city street. After a very quick search of the internet, it is no secret that there are throttle body problems with 2017 Ford Expeditions. Ford is responsible for manufacturing a vehicle that is safe and free of mechanical defects. While some problems do arise unexpectedly, it is ignorant of Ford to continue to put passengers in harms way until an injury or death happens when there is a known issue.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Filed Sep 13, 202389,000 milesAZ

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed with the brake pedal depressed all the way to the floorboard, the vehicle failed to stop. The contact was able to stop the vehicle by engaging the parking brake. After a visual inspection of the engine compartment, the contact observed that the brake fluid reservoir was empty. After refilling the brake fluid reservoir, the vehicle seemed to return to normal functionality, but the failure recurred the same day. The low brake fluid warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who determined that the brake master cylinder was leaking brake fluid into the brake booster. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related it to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V150000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 89,000.

Electrical System
Filed Sep 12, 202357,120 milesCA

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. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle and turning the fan on high speed, the entire vehicle vibrated, including the steering wheel and the floorboard. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they would fix the issue; however, the following day, the dealer informed the contact that additional repairs were not needed because the vehicle was operating as designed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and contacted the dealer; however, the dealer informed the manufacturer that the vehicle was operating as designed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 57,120.

Electrical System
Filed Aug 28, 2023TX

I've received several letters about Motor Vehicle safety since last year. I contacted the Ford dealership last year for it, and instead of fixing my car, they hit it while waiting in the dealer, so they focus more on fixing the hood that was damage and body of the car, and pressured me to sign a document to agree to fix it, while I had my husband at the hospital in ICU. But, the recall problem was never fixed, they said because they didn't have the part. Something in the engine was damage, so i had to take the car almost every month to try to fix it. I kept getting letters about the recall, and they kept saying that the part was ordered and they were going to call me when ready. Never did. Last week around August 25 i received another recall letter. I added in my to DOs to call, as a single mom now, its a little difficult, so i could not call during the week, and Sunday 8/26 while I was driving my car with my children, we could hear a weird noise, then smell of smoke, and some smoke coming from the front AC blower, then the AC stopped working. I contacted the dealership this morning, and I was asked to bring the car, that they have the part ready (Which i never was notified before), so I dropped my kids in school and took the car to the dealership, after waiting for more than 2hrs, they said they part wasn't good, and they couldn't get it fixed. I need help to get this fixed, and to have a warranty that this is safe and will work.

Service Brakes
Filed Aug 26, 2023CO

Near total loss of brakes. Pulled in to a parking spot and brakes very squishy, upon returning brake light was on. No indication of brake fluid on ground. Added approximately 25oz of fluid topping off reservoir, upon returning home (1.5mi) the pedal travel was much longer than normal, and no fluid remaining in reservoir again. Replaced master cylinder and power booster. Upon removing the power booster was full of oil.

Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System › Throttlebody/Manifold
Filed Aug 21, 202364,000 milesFL

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and decelerated before the vehicle stalled. During the failure the message "Check Owner’s Manual" was displayed. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the throttle body was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed that the VIN was not included in the Manufacturer’s Extended Coverage for the throttle body failure. The failure mileage was 64,000.

Visibility
Filed Aug 15, 2023120,000 milesGA

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while reversing out of a parking space, the air conditioning suddenly failed. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who diagnosed that the blower motor had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number 22V648000 (Visibility, Electrical System) however, the replacement part failed. The vehicle was returned to the dealer who confirmed the repair could not be performed a second time under the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and file a case for the failure. The manufacturer confirmed that the VIN was no longer under recall and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

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