2017 Ford Expedition Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 353 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2017 Ford Expedition overview page.
What owners report
“Phone and Bluetooth are inoperable, as well as usb and auxiliary are inoperable. This presents a danger as the APIM controls a number of functions…”NHTSA complaint 11451625 — filed 02/12/2022
“Backup camera displays video while drive forward. Almost like having a tv in front seat. Dealer can not recreate. Happened intermittently. Also goes blank and…”NHTSA complaint 11442445 — filed 12/02/2021
“Shortly after the car was started and while still parked, a foul smell was detected and black smoke observed coming from the air vents. The…”NHTSA complaint 11431444 — filed 09/02/2021
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2017 Ford Expedition have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the most-reported problem area on the 2017 Ford Expedition: 90 of 353 complaints on file (25.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2017 Ford Expedition have in total?
353 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 21 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, 27 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
