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2017 Ford Expedition Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2017 Ford Expedition has 43 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2017 Ford Expedition

Electrical
80
Brakes
67
Other
64
Powertrain
43
Engine
29
Wheels
14
Steering
11
Speed Control
8
Airbags
8
Lights
3

43

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Apr 1, 2026POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKESMy 2017 Ford Expedition is currently at an authorized dealership (Arlington Heights Ford, IL) for a ...
Dec 20, 2025POWER TRAIN,LANE DEPARTUREWe were driving on the highway and suddenly lost all power. Vehicle downshifted so hard I thought so...
Dec 11, 2025POWER TRAINWhile towing our RV trailer, we received a wrench light and the vehicle when into limp mode. When w...
Oct 27, 2025POWER TRAINThe transmission suddenly downshifted to 1st gear while traveling at 45 mph with no warning. This cr...
Sep 10, 2025POWER TRAINThe vehicle has not been inspected by anybody so the problem is not been reproduced. It just happene...
Aug 7, 2025POWER TRAINTruck first would shift out of park but would not engage into a gear causing it to roll unexpectedly...
Jul 1, 2025POWER TRAINTSB 23-2143, citing cold-start cam phaser rattle as a manufacturing defect that impacts reliability ...
Apr 15, 2025POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLFor 1.5+ years, the transmission will unexpectedly and suddenly downshift into 1st gear without warn...
Mar 17, 2025POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, t...
Dec 12, 2024POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLI can be driving up a hill the traction control warning light and hill decent braking light come on ...
Oct 3, 2024POWER TRAINWhile driving, the speedometer began to bounce around. This caused erratic shifting. At one point ...
Jul 11, 2024POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMIn 2022, around mileage of 67000, our SUV was climbing a steep road when it suddenly made a pop soun...
Jun 14, 2024POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH, the ...
May 6, 2024POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an un...
Mar 1, 2024POWER TRAINI am about to have the rear end rebuilt for the 2nd time since I bout the vehicle roughly 1 year ago...
Nov 20, 2023POWER TRAIN,ENGINEWas traveling 75 mph on a busy highway and lost power, the message center lit up yellow with a wrenc...
Oct 4, 2023POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLDriving at highway speed, vehicle gauges drops to zero and transmission stays at 3rd gear. Unable t...
Sep 19, 2023POWER TRAINVehicle sudden power loss. No fuel getting to engine vehicle must be stopped it is in limp mode. T...
Jul 14, 2023POWER TRAINPulled into a parking spot and put the car in park. The vehicle started to roll backwards while in ...
Jul 9, 2023POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMDriving through a mile-long tunnel on an interstate highway (speed limit 55 mph), the vehicle ceased...

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