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2017 Ford Expedition electrical problems

93 complaints (26% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 88,000. 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints
93
of this car's complaints
26%
typical mileage
88,000
crashes
2
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Instrument cluster/panel
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Ford Expedition electrical problems in other years

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Specific symptoms reported on the 2017 Ford Expedition electrical

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Backup camera 42Fire or smoke 12

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2017 Ford Expedition owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 26, 2026 · Electrical · OK

I smelled something burning in my vehicle and then after that my air conditioner stopped working and it turned out to be the blower motor that was replaced in December of 2023

Filed Aug 15, 2026 · Driver assistance, Electrical · UT

My camera only works for a couple of seconds and not always, plus the screen turns blue or black

Filed Mar 25, 2026 · Electrical, Visibility · FL

Vehicle is subject to the federal safety agency Recall 25V572 (Ford 25S89) for rear view camera failure. The camera intermittently displays a blank or distorted image when in reverse, or shows a “camera unavailable” message. This is a known safety defect acknowledged by the manufacturer. Remedy has not been available for over 6 months, leaving the vehicle with an unresolved safety issue affecting rear visibility. No parts or repair timeline have been provided.

Filed Mar 13, 2026 · Electrical, Visibility · 71,456 miles · SC

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 the federal safety agency Campaign Number 22V648000 (Visibility, Electrical System). The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repair under the original recall and was diagnosed with an AC blower motor failure. The failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 71,456.

Filed Mar 6, 2026 · Electrical · MA

Rear view camera is inverted left to right and stuck in the trailer hookup mode (magnify +). At night the picture is very grainy to almost unusable.

Filed Oct 9, 2025 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 65,000 miles · OR

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact received notifications of the federal safety agency Campaign Numbers: 22V648000(Visibility, Electrical System), 25V236000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic), and 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to respond as intended. The contact stated that upon releasing and depressing the brake pedal once again, the vehicle responded as intended. It was unknown whether a warning light was illuminated. The contact also stated that the auxiliary plug had failed to function as intended, and there was no electrical charge upon plugging in a phone charger or USB cord. Additionally, the contact stated that the rearview camera image was distorted while the vehicle was in reverse(R), which prevented the driver from safely operating the vehicle. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

Filed Aug 1, 2025 · Electrical · ND

Back up camera goes dark when we back up but it doesn't do it when I had it in the dealership they say I need a new camera but it started when you all put out a recall.

Filed Jul 31, 2025 · Electrical · TX · fire

Rear blower motor caught on fire, causing smoke to cover the inside of the vehicle. Part had to then be removed from the car. Melted plastic around the inside of the fan and motor. Also we have replaced the blower motive in the front of the vehicle that was under recall and it has continued to let's burn wires underneath the dash whete it plugs in so i dont believe the blower motor in front was the issue!

Filed Jul 30, 2025 · Electrical, Visibility · 136,000 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V648000(Visibility, Electrical System), and the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the recall repair was completed; however, the defroster failed to function as intended after the recall repair. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with blower motor failure, but the dealer declined to repair the vehicle free of charge. The contact stated that the vehicle had not experienced a blower motor failure prior to the recall repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 136,000.

Filed Jul 25, 2025 · Electrical, Visibility · 138,000 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the blower motor assembly was abnormally loud. There was no warning light illuminated. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The contact stated that the fan was already replaced under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V648000 (VISIBILITY, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 138,000.

Questions about the 2017 Ford Expedition electrical

Does the 2017 Ford Expedition have electrical problems?

Owners have filed 93 complaints about the electrical of the 2017 Ford Expedition, 26% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 2017 Ford Expedition electrical problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 88,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2017 Ford Expedition electrical?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Ford Expedition have the most electrical problems?

The Ford Expedition model years with the most electrical complaints are 2000 (214 complaints), 2001 (118 complaints) and 1999 (117 complaints).

Other 2017 Ford Expedition problems

Brakes 75Transmission 52Engine 42Driver assistance 34Visibility 34Acceleration 21Fuel system 20Wheels 16Airbags 11Steering 11Body 6Seat belts 6Lights 4Seats 4Locks 1Suspension 1Tires 1

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