Brake master cylinder and electrical faults
The 2017 Expedition has about 690 complaints per 100,000 sold. Brake master cylinder failures, blower motor faults and throttle problems lead the list.
Updated November 2026 · based on 359 owner complaints and 4 recalls
692 1.7x the Expedition average
4 free to fix at a dealer
Every Expedition year compared
Owner complaints per 100,000 cars sold. Lower is better. The newest years have had less time to collect complaints, so they are marked too new to judge.
Top problems and what they cost
Brake master cylinder
The brake pedal sinks and stopping distance grows.
Fix: Master cylinder $400 to $800; recall on some
Brakes
Blower motor
The heater and A/C fan stops working.
Fix: Blower motor $200 to $400
Electrical
Throttle body
Loss of power from the throttle body.
Fix: Throttle body $300 to $600
Transmission and drivetrain
Recalls
A loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, requiring greater effort and dis...
Front blower motor failure can increase the risk of a vehicle interior fire.
A brake fluid leak can cause reduced brake function and extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints by part
Before you buy a 2017 Ford Expedition
- Test the brakes firmly and check the pedal does not sink.The brake booster makes the pedal easy to press. A pedal that goes hard, sinks or a hissing sound means the assist is failing, so stopping takes much more effort.75 of the 359 owner complaints about the 2017 Expedition involve the brakes (21%).
- Run the fan on every speed.The A/C should blow cold the whole time on max. Warm air usually means a leak in the system, and replacing an evaporator or compressor can cost over $1,000.
- Check by VIN for open brake recalls.A recall is a safety fix the carmaker must do for free, even for later owners. Typing the 17-character VIN (on the dashboard and driver door) into nhtsa.gov/recalls shows any that were never done. Codes like 18V332 are recall numbers.The 2017 Expedition has 4 recalls on record, listed below.
Questions
Is the 2017 Ford Expedition reliable?
Brake master cylinder and electrical faults. The 2017 Expedition has about 690 complaints per 100,000 sold. Brake master cylinder failures, blower motor faults and throttle problems lead the list.
How many recalls does the 2017 Ford Expedition have?
4 recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Ford dealer, even for later owners. Enter the VIN on the free government recall lookup to see which are still open on a specific car.
What are the most common 2017 Ford Expedition problems?
Brake master cylinder; Blower motor; Throttle body.
Crash rating shown for the 2017 Ford Expedition SUV 4x4. Repair costs are typical U.S. ranges for parts and labor, not quotes. How we score.