2017 Ford Expedition Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How power train 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
“Loss of power, no throttle response while driving. Happens when the throttle is advanced at a faster pace like taking off from a traffic light…”NHTSA complaint 11456237 — filed 03/10/2022
“My Expedition was set to 45 mph via cruise control in a work zone, at night, on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. While in the…”NHTSA complaint 11440300 — filed 11/13/2021
“While driving today my vehicle lost power and went into limp mode. the warning wrench came on. This is very dangerous, especially on the freeway…”NHTSA complaint 11436486 — filed 10/12/2021
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2017 Ford Expedition have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2017 Ford Expedition: 50 of 353 complaints on file (14.2%). 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 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 21 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, 27 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
