2017 Ford Expedition Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 58 engine complaints for the 2017 Ford Expedition, 16% of all complaints filed for that year. The most common pattern is sudden loss of engine power or throttle response, often with a wrench-light warning, at a median mileage of 63,000. No related recall is listed for this issue.
- Engine complaints
- 58
- 16% of 357
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Median mileage
- 63,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Vehicle suddenly loses throttle response and engine power while driving, often accompanied by a wrench-shaped warning light on the dash.
- Sudden stalling or power loss at highway speed forces drivers to coast to the shoulder without acceleration or cruise control.
- Owners describe unexpected full acceleration while shifting out of park, in some cases leading to a crash.
- Engine runs rough or seems to miss a shift when merging onto the highway, with a tool-symbol warning light appearing.
- Loss of engine power at low mileage traced by dealers to a broken ground wire on the powertrain control module.
- Exhaust smell entering the cabin during hard acceleration on some vehicles.
When 2017 Ford Expedition engine complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 9, 2017, latest Jun 23, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2017 Ford Expedition
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Expedition model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many engine complaints does NHTSA have for the 2017 Ford Expedition?
- NHTSA lists 58 engine complaints for the 2017 Expedition, which is 16% of the 357 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2017 Ford Expedition engine problems?
- No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this engine complaint area.
- At what mileage do engine problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 63,000 miles.
- What is the most common engine complaint on the 2017 Expedition?
- Owners most often describe sudden loss of engine power or throttle response, sometimes with a wrench-light warning, requiring them to pull over.
- Have engine issues caused crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data tied to this engine complaint area shows 2 crashes and 4 injuries, with no reported fires.