2017 Ford Expedition Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 6%of 358 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 56,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the fuel system of the 2017 Ford Expedition, 6% of the 358 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“I was driving to a scheduled appointment with our local Ford dealership for another issue which needed correcting when all of a sudden the vehicle would not accelerate. The cars engine was still running but no acceleration. I managed to get off the road, without being hit, and continued to the dealership. I let them know what had happened but they blamed the incident on a bad battery and I thought the issue was fixed. This is where the issue becomes catastrophic in my opinion. On november 1, 2020 my wife and two friends were in the vehicle and heading out of town. …”
NHTSA complaint #11389992, filed 2021-01, 55,000 miles“2017 Ford Expedition. Car was running normal, cruising at 45mph on city street, then unexpected loss of throttle, causing immediate deceleration. Accelerator no longer responding to input. Wrench light came on; had to coast to a stop with traffic coming fast behind me. Shut off car and restarted it, and was able to drive it to the dealership. Dealer replaced faulty electronic throttle body.”
NHTSA complaint #11093267, filed 2018-05, 57,000 miles“Vehicle started running rough going up a highway on ramp, check engine light came on, pulled over and shut off engine. Restarted engine and it continued to run rough. A couple days later the vehicle stalled while accelerating into an intersection and again the check engine light came on. The electronic throttle body etb assembly has been replaced by the dealer. I feel this is a safety issue, and it should be covered under a recall!”
NHTSA complaint #11234601, filed 2019-07, 36,850 miles“When driving at different speeds the throttle body randomly and immediately closes to idle without warning. This happened 4 times before it was replaced. It has been fine since.”
NHTSA complaint #11398192, filed 2021-02, 63,000 milesFuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 3% |
| 2024 | 2 | 3% |
| 2023 | 4 | 6% |
| 2022 | 14 | 12% |
| 2021 | 14 | 6% |
| 2020 | 5 | 1% |
| 2019 | 10 | 2% |
| 2018 | 9 | 2% |
| 2017 | 20 | 6% |
| 2016 | 17 | 8% |
| 2015 | 22 | 13% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 4 | 3% |
| 2011 | 4 | 6% |
| 2009 | 2 | 7% |
| 2008 | 9 | 6% |
| 2007 | 37 | 17% |
| 2006 | 24 | 8% |
| 2005 | 65 | 21% |
| 2004 | 23 | 8% |
| 2003 | 38 | 6% |
| 2002 | 21 | 6% |
| 2001 | 22 | 4% |
| 2000 | 19 | 2% |
| 1999 | 27 | 3% |
| 1998 | 28 | 3% |
| 1997 | 19 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2017 Ford Expedition
93 complaintsBrakes
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 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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