How common are transmission problems on the 2017 Ford Expedition?

NHTSA lists 51 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2017 model year, making up 14% of all complaints filed for that year.

Is there a recall for the 2017 Ford Expedition transmission?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2017 Expedition.

At what mileage do transmission problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 65,000 miles.

What kind of transmission failures do owners describe?

Owners describe sudden unexpected downshifts at highway speed, stalling with a wrench warning light, vibration during acceleration, and in some cases vehicles rolling away after being placed in park.

Were there any crashes linked to these complaints?

NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 0 fires or injuries associated with the 51 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2017 Expedition.

2017 Ford Expedition Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 51 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2017 Ford Expedition, 14% of all complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 65,000. Owners report sudden downshifts, stalling, and rollaway-in-park incidents, though no related recall is listed.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 51; 14% of 357
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 65,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Vehicle rolls away after being placed in park and left unattended, sometimes striking objects like trees or mailboxes.
Sudden unexpected downshift at highway speeds, throwing occupants forward into the steering wheel or dashboard.
Wrench warning light appears along with loss of engine power or a stall, sometimes recurring after restarting the vehicle.
Vibration during acceleration between 60 and 70 mph accompanied by the wrench light.
Transmission cooler line failure causing sudden fluid loss and complete loss of movement while driving.
Dealer diagnosis in one case pointed to a failed transmission lead frame after repeated downshift and stall events.

When 2017 Ford Expedition transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 9, 2017, latest Jul 23, 2026.

51 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2017 to Jul 2026; peak Apr 2026 (4).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2017 Ford Expedition

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Expedition model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200544 (14%)
200622 (7%)
200727 (13%)
200814 (10%)
20094 (14%)
201010 (17%)
201121 (30%)
201264 (54%)
201343 (47%)
201434 (47%)
201529 (18%)
201636 (17%)
201751 (14%)
2018146 (39%)
2019219 (44%)
2020260 (63%)
2021110 (47%)
202215 (13%)
202311 (17%)
20245 (7%)
20255 (15%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are transmission problems on the 2017 Ford Expedition?: NHTSA lists 51 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2017 model year, making up 14% of all complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for the 2017 Ford Expedition transmission?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2017 Expedition.
At what mileage do transmission problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 65,000 miles.
What kind of transmission failures do owners describe?: Owners describe sudden unexpected downshifts at highway speed, stalling with a wrench warning light, vibration during acceleration, and in some cases vehicles rolling away after being placed in park.
Were there any crashes linked to these complaints?: NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 0 fires or injuries associated with the 51 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2017 Expedition.