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2017 Ford Expedition EL Safety Report

Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA

The 2017 Ford Expedition EL has 0 recalls, 272 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.

0

Recalls

272

Complaints

★★★★★

Safety Rating

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026

Recalls

No recalls found for the 2017 Ford Expedition EL.

Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

Front Crash

★★★★★

Side Crash

★★★★★

Rollover

★★★★★

Rating for: 2017 Ford Expedition EL EXTENDED SUV 4x4

Top Complaint Categories

SERVICE BRAKES
29
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
25
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
24
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
22
POWER TRAIN
21
ENGINE
18
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
15
WHEELS
14

Problems by Component

Brakes60Electrical60Powertrain37Other34Engine26Wheels14Steering11Speed Control8Airbags8Lights3

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All Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Aug 4, 2025SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number:...
Jul 30, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITYThe contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number:...
Jul 29, 2025SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number:...
Jul 16, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITYThe contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the blow...
Jul 15, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITYThe contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there w...
Jul 5, 2025SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number:...
Jul 1, 2025POWER TRAINTSB 23-2143, citing cold-start cam phaser rattle as a manufacturing defect that impacts reliability ...
Jun 27, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMRear blower motor caught on fire, causing smoke to cover the inside of the vehicle. Part had to then...
Jun 24, 2025ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there wa...
Jun 19, 2025SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number:...
Jun 8, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITYThe contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the v...
Jun 2, 2025SERVICE BRAKESbrakes were functional at time of parking suv. upon reentering and starting vehicle, the add brake f...
May 28, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITYThe contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number:...
May 9, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMAC BLOWER STOPPED FUNCTIONING
Apr 15, 2025POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLFor 1.5+ years, the transmission will unexpectedly and suddenly downshift into 1st gear without warn...
Apr 11, 2025SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number:...
Mar 31, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2024 Front A/C blower cutting in and out without warning. Called Dealership and had Fords recall #22...
Mar 27, 2025SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, wh...
Mar 21, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTook vehicle in for recall work of replacing the HVAC Front Blower Motor Assembly. Vehicle was retu...
Mar 18, 2025VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLDriving vehicle on road and car lost all acceleration power. The check engine light appeared and th...