2018 Ford Expedition
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Full-size SUVs · U324 generation

2017 Ford Expedition: reliability, problems and cost to own

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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.

Reliability

67/100

Above average

Repairs, 5 years

$7,329

at 12,000 mi a year

Fuel, 5 years

$11,333

18 mpg, $3.40/gal

Price today

$25,844

$22,743 – $28,946, estimate

Recalls

4

on record

Owner complaints

358

filed with NHTSA

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

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Other years of the Ford Expedition

Of the years we rate, the 2015 scores best (92/100) and the 2020 worst (26/100).

YearReliability
2027Not rated yet
2026Not rated yet
2025Not rated yet
202441/100
202349/100
202254/100
202131/100
202026/100
201928/100
201838/100
201767/100
201685/100
201592/100

Questions people ask

Is the 2017 Ford Expedition a year to avoid?

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?

4 recalls on record with NHTSA.