The Lemon Index2017 Ford Expedition.
The 2017 Ford Expedition is about average by owner complaints: 64 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 112, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about transmission & drivetrain, it has 4 recalls, and it gets 16 to 18 mpg combined. The best Ford Expedition year is 2014.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 357 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Ford Expedition year. 2017 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 50K to 107K miles on the car (155 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- electrical complaints mostly came at 60K–120K miles
- transmission & drivetrain complaints mostly came at 36K–109K miles
- engine complaints mostly came at 41K–107K miles
Recalls 4
- back over prevention 2025
The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
- brakes 2025
The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.
- visibility 2022
The front blower motor located behind the glove box may fail.
Show all 4 recalls
- brakes 2022
The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Ford told dealers about
Ford sent dealers 115 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- To help differentiate engine oil leaks from other possible sources, a new white-colored…
- Some 2016-2017 Ford and Lincoln vehicles with SYNC 3 may intermittently display an overhead image
- Intermittent grinding noise
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Expedition SUV 4x4 | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Ford Expedition SUV 4x2 | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
| Ford Expedition EL EXTENDED SUV 4x4 | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Ford Expedition EL EXTENDED SUV 4x2 | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $3550–4000 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.5L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
Truck has smelled like exhaust during hard acceleration numerous times. I have had to lower my windows to allow it to Escape.
2017 Ford Expedition owner · NHTSA complaint 11011638
Quick answers
Is the 2017 Ford Expedition reliable?
About average by government complaints. It drew 1.1× the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 112; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Ford Expedition year by this measure is 2014.
What are the most common 2017 Ford Expedition problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are transmission & drivetrain (19%), engine (19%) and speed control (12%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2017 Ford Expedition have?
4 safety recalls (latest: back over prevention). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2017 Ford Expedition get?
16 to 18 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2017 Ford Expedition safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2017 Ford Expedition problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 50,000 and 107,100 miles. The middle report was at 77,300 miles, from 155 complaints.
Does the 2017 Ford Expedition have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 19% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2017 Ford Expedition cost in fuel a year?
About $3550 to $4000 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2017 Ford Expedition have?
3.5L 6-cyl.
What Ford Expedition year is better than the 2017?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2014, 2012 and 2013.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works