2017 Ford Expedition Service Brakes Problems

NHTSA component category: SERVICE BRAKES · data through 07/12/2026

42Service Brakes complaints

11.9%Of all 353 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How service brakes ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM90 · 25.5%

POWER TRAIN50 · 14.2%

SERVICE BRAKES42 · 11.9%

Unspecified / other41 · 11.6%

ENGINE38 · 10.8%

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

“RECENTLY MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR GRANDCHILDREN TO SCHOOL. SHE PUT HERE FOOT ON THE BRAKE PETAL AND IT WENT TO THE FLOOR. SHE GOT…”NHTSA complaint 11470041 — filed 06/20/2022

“exactly as specified in the recall. I first heard a tone, followed by brake failure warning light, then another brake failure light. Luckily I was…”NHTSA complaint 11469168 — filed 06/14/2022

“Left home for work and low brake fluid light came on. Went to nearby part store purchased brake fluid. Filled reservoir. Drove about 2 miles…”NHTSA complaint 11469075 — filed 06/13/2022

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Service Brakes complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Ford Expedition have service brakes problems?

Service Brakes is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2017 Ford Expedition: 42 of 353 complaints on file (11.9%). 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 service brakes category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SERVICE BRAKES category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.