2017 Ford Expedition: reliability, problems and cost to own
Good choiceAbove average
It scores 67 out of 100 for reliability compared with other full-size SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $24,176 to own, including $7,329 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Ford Expedition.
These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.
Where repair money is likely to go
Engine & cooling$3,352
Transmission & drivetrain$2,631
Electrical system$385
Driver-assist & stability$291
Brakes$282
Body, glass & interior$180
Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.
Recalls
Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › CameraSep 4, 2025 · campaign 25V572000
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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Master CylinderApr 11, 2025 · campaign 25V236000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The front blower motor located behind the glove box may fail.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power AssistMar 11, 2022 · campaign 22V150000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and 2016-2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.
Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
No. It scores 67 out of 100, one of the more reliable full-size SUVs of 2015–2024.
Is the 2017 Ford Expedition reliable?
It scores 67 out of 100 against other full-size SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is above average. Based on 358 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $7,329 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
How much does a 2017 Ford Expedition cost to own?
About $24,176 over 5 years: $5,514 in lost value, $7,329 in repairs and $11,333 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $25,844 today.
What are the best years of the Ford Expedition?
Of the years we rate, the 2015 scores best (92/100) and the 2020 worst (26/100).
How many recalls does the 2017 Ford Expedition have?