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2017 Ford Expedition Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 4 NHTSA recalls and 351 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Avoid This Year — 2017 Ford Expedition

The 2017 Ford Expedition is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

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NHTSA Recalls
4 recalls on record
351
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
21
Crashes + Injuries
7 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2017 Ford Expedition (4)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Ford dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V150000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V648000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #25V236000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #25V572000
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Most Common Problems — 2017 Ford Expedition

Based on 351 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
80
Service Brakes
67
Power Train
48
Unknown Or Other
31
Engine
24
Back Over Prevention
23
Wheels
14
Fuel/propulsion System
12
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Ford Expedition — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2017 model year is highlighted.

2011 71 complaints 2012 116 complaints 2013 90 complaints 2014 70 complaints 2015 164 complaints 2016 210 complaints 2017 351 complaints 2018 352 complaints 2019 434 complaints 2020 346 complaints 2021 198 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2019 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2011, 2013, 2014 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2017 Ford Expedition

Is the 2017 Ford Expedition reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2017 Ford Expedition has 4 recalls and 351 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2017 Ford Expedition have?
The 2017 Ford Expedition has 4 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Ford Expedition?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2017 Ford Expedition are: Electrical System, Service Brakes, Power Train, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2017 Ford Expedition safe to buy?
The 2017 Ford Expedition has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 4 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Ford Expedition should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Ford Expedition are: 2011, 2013, 2014. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2019.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.