Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Ford Expedition
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Ford Expedition has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 358 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V572000 Blank or Distorted Rearview Camera Image NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V236000 Loss of Brake Function from Brake Fluid Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V648000 Blower Motor Failure May Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V150000 Brake Master Cylinder May Leak Fluid into Booster NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 93 complaints
- Power Train 51 complaints
- Service Brakes 43 complaints
- Unknown or Other 41 complaints
- Engine 38 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 35 complaints
Of the 358 complaints on file, 21 report a crash and 7 a fire; across all 358 complaints, owners report 27 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Ford Expedition faces significant reliability concerns, particularly with its brake system and electrical components. Numerous recalls affect critical safety components, and owner complaints reflect these issues, influencing our below-average rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| brake system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $250–$800 | very common |
| rearview camera | 30,000–60,000 miles | $200–$500 | common |
| blower motor | 50,000–80,000 miles | $100–$450 | common |
| electrical system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$900 | common |
| powertrain | 70,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 50,000 miles
- Transmission fluid replacement every 60,000 miles
- Spark plug replacement every 100,000 miles
- Air filter replacement every 15,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual brake pedal feel
- Camera display issues
- Blower motor noise
- Dashboard warning lights
- Unresponsive vehicle speed control
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Ford Expedition at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.