My camera only works for a couple of seconds and not always, plus the screen turns blue or black
2017 Ford Expedition driver assistance problems
34 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 95,000.
- owner complaints
- 34
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- typical mileage
- 95,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Sensing system: camera6
- Warnings1
- Warning1
- Rearview system braking1
- Camera system1
- Blind spot detection1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Ford Expedition driver assistance problems in other years
Related recalls
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous the federal safety agency recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on beginning September 8, 2025.
Recall number 25V572000 · Recall details
What 2017 Ford Expedition owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention); but the dealer advised the contact that the recall repair could not be performed without charging for the repair. The contact stated that while in reverse(R) on several occasions, the rear-view camera screen was blue and the message "Camera not Available" was displayed. It was unknown if the vehicle was diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 94,000.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V572000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION). The contact received notification that the remedy was available. The contact stated that the rearview camera would display a distorted image intermittently while the vehicle was in reverse(R). The contact stated that the failure had obstructed the driver's visibility, which prevented the driver from safely operating the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. However, the contact was informed that since the failure did not show a code, the recall could not be completed. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and informed the contact that even though the failure was intermittent, the recall repair could be performed. The manufacturer advised the contact to take the vehicle to another dealer for the recall repairs. The vehicle was taken to a different dealer, Gwinnett Place Ford in Duluth, GA, and the dealer refused to complete the recall repair since no codes were displayed. The contact stated that the recall was suddenly removed from the system. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rear-view camera became inoperable. The contact stated that the rear-view camera image would appear blank, and a camera not available warning message displayed. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera display failed to function as intended. The rear-view camera displayed a black screen with lines while in operation. The failure was intermittent. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer was made aware of the failure, and the contact was informed that the part was unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera displayed a distorted image and squiggly lines. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was diagnosed with rear-view camera failure. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the vehicle was used to transport a disabled family member who uses a mobile scooter. The contact stated that the mobile scooter needed to be transported on the rear of the vehicle; however, with the rear-view camera failure, the scooter could not be safely transported. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 100,998.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rear-view camera became inoperable. The rear-view camera image failed to function properly, and the screen was blank. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition EL. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the rearview camera image was intermittently distorted or inoperable while the vehicle was in reverse(R). The dealer was contacted, and a recall repair appointment was scheduled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that the rearview camera needed to be replaced; however, the contact was informed that the part was not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact inquired about rental assistance and was referred to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that she was misinformed by the dealer because the recall part was not yet available. No vehicle rental assistance was provided. The contact stated that the rearview camera had become inoperable. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 109,000.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rearview camera became inoperable. The rearview camera display appeared blank but functioned intermittently. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention); however, parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 77,276.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rearview camera became inoperable. The rearview camera image appeared blank, and the message “Camera not Available” was displayed. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention); however, parts were not yet available. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000.
Questions about the 2017 Ford Expedition driver assistance
Does the 2017 Ford Expedition have driver assistance problems?
Owners have filed 34 complaints about the driver assistance of the 2017 Ford Expedition, 9% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2017 Ford Expedition driver assistance problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 95,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Ford Expedition driver assistance?
Yes, 1 recall: 25V572000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Ford Expedition have the most driver assistance problems?
The Ford Expedition model years with the most driver assistance complaints are 2017 (34 complaints), 2022 (23 complaints) and 2016 (21 complaints).
Other 2017 Ford Expedition problems
Electrical 93Brakes 75Transmission 52Engine 42Visibility 34Acceleration 21Fuel system 20Wheels 16Airbags 11Steering 11Body 6Seat belts 6Lights 4Seats 4Locks 1Suspension 1Tires 1
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