2017 Ford Expedition Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 92 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2017 Ford Expedition, 26% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 88,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “blower motor” (36% of reports).
- 92electrical system complaints
- 88,000median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 39%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Blower motor: mentioned in 33 of 92 complaints (36%)
- Visibility electrical: mentioned in 31 of 92 complaints (34%)
- Burning odor: mentioned in 6 of 92 complaints (7%)
- Failed operate: mentioned in 6 of 92 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 39 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 92 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 3 an injury.
Ford Expedition electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Expedition | 1 | 10% | — |
| 2025 Expedition | 6 | 16% | — |
| 2024 Expedition | 15 | 19% | 17,304 |
| 2023 Expedition | 17 | 26% | 34,040 |
| 2022 Expedition | 20 | 17% | 23,745 |
| 2021 Expedition | 23 | 10% | 13,050 |
| 2020 Expedition | 35 | 8% | 49,500 |
| 2019 Expedition | 17 | 3% | 58,750 |
| 2018 Expedition | 34 | 9% | 19,250 |
| 2017 Expedition | 92 | 26% | 88,000 |
| 2016 Expedition | 33 | 15% | 126,500 |
| 2015 Expedition | 45 | 27% | 109,000 |
| 2014 Expedition | 13 | 18% | 85,000 |
| 2013 Expedition | 10 | 11% | 37,500 |
| 2012 Expedition | 20 | 17% | 92,168 |
| 2011 Expedition | 7 | 10% | 55,000 |
| 2010 Expedition | 10 | 17% | 75,750 |
| 2009 Expedition | 5 | 18% | 62,750 |
| 2008 Expedition | 9 | 6% | 94,000 |
| 2007 Expedition | 18 | 8% | 47,000 |
| 2006 Expedition | 32 | 11% | 83,000 |
| 2005 Expedition | 76 | 24% | 73,000 |
| 2004 Expedition | 36 | 12% | 102,500 |
| 2003 Expedition | 104 | 17% | 96,453 |
| 2002 Expedition | 46 | 14% | 84,500 |
| 2001 Expedition | 118 | 20% | 85,000 |
| 2000 Expedition | 214 | 24% | 97,750 |
| 1999 Expedition | 117 | 12% | 104,321 |
| 1998 Expedition | 115 | 14% | 100,000 |
| 1997 Expedition | 95 | 11% | 105,160 |
| 1996 Expedition | 1 | 33% | 100,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system:fan/motor; electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The front blower motor located behind the glove box may fail.
Risk: Front blower motor failure can increase the risk of a vehicle interior fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front blower motor assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to become available in the second quarter of 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S56.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
My camera only works for a couple of seconds and not always, plus the screen turns blue or black
Vehicle is subject to NHTSA Recall 25V572 (Ford 25S89) for rear view camera failure. The camera intermittently displays a blank or distorted image when in reverse, or shows a âcamera unavailableâ message. This is a known safety defect acknowledged by the manufacturer. Remedy has not been…
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air conditioner failed. The air conditioner continued to turn off and on unexpectedly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2017 Ford Expeditions have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 92 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2017 Ford Expedition (26% of the 357 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Ford Expedition electrical system?
Yes: 1 safety recall list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 88,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2017 Ford Expedition?
The most frequent phrase is “blower motor”, in 33 of 92 complaints, followed by “visibility electrical” (31).
Other 2017 Ford Expedition problems
- Power Train problems (51)
See all 2017 Ford Expedition problems or electrical system problems across all Expedition years.