2017 Ford Expedition Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 93about this part
- Share
- 26%of 358 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 93 complaints about the electrical system of the 2017 Ford Expedition, 26% of the 358 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 5 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Vehicle was 18 months old, manufactured in july 2017, issue arose is december 2019. The power steering went out. We were told it was due to a corroded positive battery cable. We bought a warranty but the repairs were not covered by the warranty because it is considered a maintenance issue. The repairs cost about $1,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11308995, filed 2020-02, 70,000 miles“09-10-19 my 2017 Ford Expedition has shut down multiple times while driving down the road. The dashboard lights go black and all power is lost, engine, power steering etc. I had the vehicle towed to the dealer on 09-08-19. While it was being towed, the engine compartment caught on fire and the tow truck driver had to put out the fire with an extinguisher. Fortunately, I decided to have the vehicle towed as this entire experience is a life safety matter.”
NHTSA complaint #11254347, filed 2019-09, 27,000 miles“My husband had a car accident on 2/22/2019 with a dodge tam. The ram hit my husbands Expedition and non of the airbags deployed. The accident happened at about 40 MPH while my husband was sitting at a turn site. The other driver was driving towards my husband and hit him with his truck. My husband estimates the other driver was going about 40 MPH. The other driver smashed into my husband as he was idle waiting to turn. My kids are hurt and my husband is hurt as well. The airbags did not deploy at all!”
NHTSA complaint #11182121, filed 2019-02, 51,000 miles“Rear widow defroster terminal fell off of right side of rear glass, crest Ford of flatrock michigan replaced rear glass on 12/26/2017 under warranty. On 01/28/2019 the rear window defroster terminal fell of the right side of that rear glass after13 months of use, at that time I was over my 36,000 mile warranty and contacted crest Ford looking for some help with this issue. Crest Ford contacted me about a week later and stated Ford motor would not cover the repair. On 03/01/2019 I appealed this directly to the Ford motor co. Customer service and was told they would not replace the glass again. …”
NHTSA complaint #11184563, filed 2019-03, 50,100 miles“Car will downshift to 1st gear, engine RPM will go to 8000, and loss of power. This is a major concern with winter coming on, when one travels on ice or snow and car decides to downshift, guess what, one will wreck!! Has been to two dealerships for a total of 23 days and they cant find anything. No codes are stored. Also from time to time when starting all electrical power will come on but no start. Take key out wait a few minutes then key works.”
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 10% |
| 2025 | 6 | 16% |
| 2024 | 15 | 19% |
| 2023 | 17 | 26% |
| 2022 | 20 | 17% |
| 2021 | 24 | 10% |
| 2020 | 35 | 8% |
| 2019 | 17 | 3% |
| 2018 | 34 | 9% |
| 2017 | 93 | 26% |
| 2016 | 33 | 15% |
| 2015 | 45 | 27% |
| 2014 | 13 | 18% |
| 2013 | 10 | 11% |
| 2012 | 20 | 17% |
| 2011 | 7 | 10% |
| 2010 | 10 | 17% |
| 2009 | 5 | 18% |
| 2008 | 9 | 6% |
| 2007 | 18 | 8% |
| 2006 | 32 | 11% |
| 2005 | 76 | 24% |
| 2004 | 36 | 12% |
| 2003 | 104 | 17% |
| 2002 | 46 | 14% |
| 2001 | 118 | 20% |
| 2000 | 214 | 24% |
| 1999 | 117 | 12% |
| 1998 | 115 | 14% |
| 1997 | 95 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2017 Ford Expedition
75 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
51 complaintsOther or unknown
41 complaintsEngine
38 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
34 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
31 complaintsVehicle speed control
21 complaintsFuel system
20 complaintsWheels
16 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Ford Expedition
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology