2017 Ford Expedition: engine overheating

Filed Oct 14, 2025 · Engine · NY

Water pump failure, coolant leaking everywhere now on garage floor, loud sound coming from engine when driving home previously presumably from water pump. No warning lamps or indicators prior. Just a different loud sound from engine (water pump).

Filed Aug 14, 2025 · Engine · MD

Coolant leaked into the starter causing the vehicle to not start. The EcoBoost seems to be a major issue for Ford, and this most recent issue should be covered under a recall.

Filed Jul 15, 2025 · Electrical, Visibility · 91,500 miles · FL · 1 injury

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal smoky odor coming from the vehicle. The contact previously received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V648000 (Visibility, Electrical System). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and it was diagnosed and determined that the front blower motor assembly had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the front blower overheated and burned one of the passengers' legs. The contact stated that medical attention was not needed. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 91,500.

Filed Apr 25, 2025 · Electrical · CA

Took vehicle in for recall work of replacing the HVAC Front Blower Motor Assembly. Vehicle was returned and blower motor stopped working 3 days later. Now being told that the fan blower motor controller and connector have to be replaced becasue they have gone bad and that it is not covered under the current recall. There should be no reason that those parts aren't covered under the recall. if the blower motor hadn't overheated, then the controller and conector should not have been damaged. A quick google search over complaints for this same issue lets me know that other people have had the exact same issue. Ford said to file the complaint with you.

Filed Feb 6, 2025 · Engine · MI

My engine in my expedition overheated on dec 14,2024. It is being repaired now. I was left Stranded on a busy highway for 2hrs waiting on a wrecker. The whole engine is bad. Everything is full of oil. Itis being replaced right now at a total of 11,000$,by an independent ford mechanic . I know of three other people with this engine in my area that the same thing has happened to. There were no lights or warning signs ofany trouble. I have a receipt for the engine but the replacement cost wont be ready until next week. Ive contacted Ford and had a feedback case sent to them and plan to write a letter to Ford consumers affairs .

Filed May 2, 2024 · Electrical · CA

6 months ago FORD replaced my blower motor (ONLY) per the recall, it still only worked intermittently so on a return visit they diagnosed a need to replace their (Motorcraft) YH-1829 A/C Blower Motor Switch / RESISTOR AND the pigtail connector SINCE THE CONNECTION PINS HAD FUSED FROM OVERHEATING. THOSE were NOT covered by the recall notwithstanding 100's or more complaints to FORD. However, The Blower ONLY worked on high. ALWAYS on high. If the key was on, the HVAC ON/OFF was useless (It's LED would go off and on but not the blower.) Likewise speed (+) and (-) did nothing. EVERY OTHER FUNCTION/Button worked fine. Temperature could be regulated and Rear A/C could be activated just fine. Yesterday, $595 later, FORD has diagnosed the Climate Control Board (FL1Z-19980-K) in the dash. IT'S RELAY HAD OVERHEATING ISSUES. They did not replace the malfumnctioning Control Board because Part FL1Z-19980-K is on a nationwide backorder with no ETA. Oh, and when/if it does become available, FORD wants $758 to install (part, tax and labor). So, I have a irrepressible suspicion that the Control Board overheat failure is linked to the overheating/fused resistor, all stemming from the original Blower Motor overheat failure that FORD did agree to recall. But, NOW, the culprit is inside the dash and the circuit cannot be turned off. IF THE KEY IS ON SO IS THE CLIMATE CONTROL CIRCUIT WITH THE BLOWER ON HIGH 100% of my driving time. More fusing? More fire risk?

Filed Aug 7, 2023 · Brakes, Electrical · 96,000 miles · NJ

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Numbers: 22V150000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and 22V648000 (Visibility, Electrical System); however, the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while coming to a complete stop, the temperature gauge was high. The vehicle then overheated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the water pump and auxiliary pump; however, the failure recurred. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed May 17, 2023 · Electrical · LA

Aug 26,2022 Manufacturer Recall Number22S56 the federal safety agency Recall Number22V648 Recall StatusRecall Incomplete May 17, 2023 This recall was first issued on August 26, 2022. It has been 10 months and nothing has been done to fix this problem with the climate control. My front air conditioner goes off more frequently now. I transport my grandchildren to and from school and activities often. Please tell me how I can get this problem fixed as soon as possible. Sincerely, [XXX] Summary ON YOUR VEHICLE, THE CLIMATE CONTROL FRONT BLOWER MOTOR MAY OVERHEAT, POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN AN INTERIOR FIRE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS ON Safety Risk AN INTERIOR VEHICLE FIRE CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY AND VEHICLE DAMAGE. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Filed Jan 24, 2023 · Electrical, Visibility · 90,000 miles · DE

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V648000 (Visibility, Electrical System) however, the parts to do the recall repair were unavailable. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving, there was a burning odor inside the vehicle. Additionally, the front heater failed to operate as needed. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the blower motor overheated and burned two sets of wiring and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that he was responsible for any additionally fees. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

Filed Sep 26, 2022 · Engine · VA

We were on family trip and we were going up A hill and out of no where our expedition starting losing power and started to make A rattle noise and luckily we were able to pull off exit where the check engine light came on and almost turned off before we parked … just left me and my husband and my two kids stuck on the side of the road for three hours there was no warning no leaks no indications there was any problems with the vehicle we paid $275 to get it towed to the only place that was taking a vehicle on a Saturday they quoted us $16,000 that our motor was gone… So we called Ford … Pay $1200 to get it transported to the dealership where we paid $10,500 to have a whole new motor built they said it was a fluke accident they don’t have a real reason for it to happen our warranty just expired last year we had just had the oil change there before we left so there was no lack of maintenance done to the vehicle then I had to spend $550 to get a rental car to get family home … I have seen where they have recalls on the eco-boost motor for every other vehicle except for expedition my expedition is the eco-boost and Believe the issue stems from the eco-boost motor my vehicle was just barely out of powertrain warranty at 69,000 miles…. Also I have received two recalls now for the brake system which I have replaced rotors twice already which may been a part of the recall they’re just now sending us and the other recall is for the climate control front blower motor may overheat which I’m not sure if that could cause issues with our engine as well I would just like to have some help with my vehicle