The Ford Expedition is a rugged three-row offering from the Blue Oval that still uses the old body-on-frame platform and is the most capable in its segment. It hauls the most with a powerful six-cylinder and eight seats. The 2017 Ford Expedition reliability score of 75/100 from J.D. Power Consumer Rating is somewhat average, while the overall score of 80/100 is good. The five-star safety rating from the NHTSA makes it a very safe SUV in its segment, competing with the likes of the Chevrolet Tahoe, the GMC Yukon, the Toyota Sequoia, and the Nissan Armada.
The most common 2017 Ford Expedition problems are the power board retracting on its own, and there have been many complaints regarding the throttle body malfunctioning and the lug nuts swelling up. The 2017 Ford Expedition recalls account for just 2, and 224 complaints are registered under its name. Despite two recalls and several complaints, there have been zero investigations into the same.
2017 Ford Expedition Issues and User Complaints
While every vehicle is prone to develop issues over the years but chronic issues or frequent visits to the dealership is never a pleasant experience. Ford has a mixed bag reputation in the market regarding the reliability of their vehicles, the 2017 Expedition problems are rather sparse and most of them aren't as serious either. Let's have a look at some of the most common Expedition problems faced by the owners.
Electrical Issues;
- Backup camera issues: The Expedition backup camera problems primarily comprise the unit shutting down. Many people have faced issues maneuvering the big SUV because it would come in contact with the objects in proximity. Some people also say that the reverse camera’s images are available when the SUV moves forward.
- Smartphone connection issues: People have repeatedly complained about their smartphones getting disconnected from the Bluetooth system. There have been reports where people say that the calls drop and the other party gets a lot of disturbance on the call.
- AC blower motor: The Expedition AC blower motor blows out and causes black smoke to enter the cabin via the AC vents. The main cause is said to be a corroded/damaged connection that causes an electrical short in the fuse.
- Sudden retraction of the running board: The Expedition running board retracts automatically without command. This automatic retraction has caused injuries to the people entering the SUV. In some cases, these people might get their feet stuck between the board and the SUV and get injured.
- Low headlight brightness: There have been many complaints listing how dim the headlights of the truck are. People claim that the low beams are very dim and cover just a couple of car lengths. People have to drive with brights on which causes inconvenience to oncoming traffic.
Mechanical Issues:
- Throttle body malfunction: The Expedition throttle body issues are pretty rampant and cause a sudden reduction in power. People have expressed concern because a malfunctioning throttle body can cause the SUV to enter Limp Mode while moving at highway speeds. Such a reduction in speed increases the risk of a crash. The error code thrown by the internal computer for this is P2112.
- Broken exhaust manifold bolts: The exhaust manifold bolts of the Expedition may break and cause an exhaust leak. This exhaust leak caused a lot of issues with the emissions. The issue is most commonly reported in the Ecoboost motor and usually happens with high mileage on the odometer.
- Brake failure: The Ford Expedition’s brakes are prone to failure due to malfunction in the master cylinder. The dealerships checked the brake master cylinder and have reported leakage of brake fluid. The brake pedal goes soft and there’s little feedback. This has already caused some collisions and crashes.
2017 Ford Expedition Recalls
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S. No |
Date |
NHTSA ID |
Issues Noticed |
Additional Remarks |
Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | August 26, 2022 | 22V648000 | Blower motor failure may cause fire | 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. | 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. |
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2. |
March 11, 2022 |
22V150000 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic |
The front brake cylinder may allow leakage of the brake fluid from the front wheel circuit to the brake booster, reducing braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash. |
Ford Motor Company initiated the recall on December 12, 2016. The dealers will replace the master cylinder. If the master cylinder leaks, the brake booster will be replaced by the dealers. |
Should you buy the 2017 Ford Expedition?
The 2017 Ford Expedition is a practical SUV and gets a lot of practicality on board. The small issues and niggles do take away some of the fun of owning one, they’re easily solvable. The reliability comes in the fact that the mechanical issues happen at pretty high mileage.
The brake failure and the throttle body issues are easily solvable but can be disastrous if proper care isn't taken. That said, Ford does listen to the people and had addressed the brake issues via a recall. The Ford Expedition is a reliable package overall and is well-deserving of its praise, making it the next SUV in your garage!
So, which Ford Expedition years are best to avoid?
Considering the 2011–2023 model years, 2011–2014 must be avoided for lower safety scores and a higher cost of repairs. Also, the 2020 Expedition should be avoided for probable engine and transmission problems.
