2017 Ford Expedition drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 51 complaints for the 2017 Ford Expedition, 11% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 51 11% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 65,000 miles 21 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 21 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 65,000 miles, and 48% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes.
What owners wrote
Vehicle was pulled 3/4 into the garage with the back wheels on the approach of the driveway. Vehicle was put into park and shut off. I returned to the garage 10 minutes later to find the vehicle had rolled down the driveway, striking a tree causing significant damage. Vehicle was found to be in park and started up without any problems. In the last couple of days I have noticed inconsistency with the vehicle's shifter when placing it in park. I have seen it get hung up between reverse and park.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to first gear, causing the vehicle to abruptly slow down. The contact stated that after restarting the vehicle, the failure was corrected. The vehicle was driven to the local dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the transmission lead frame was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired.
Other problems reported for the 2017 Ford Expedition
- Electrical system 92 complaints
- Brakes 79 complaints
- Engine 43 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 34 complaints
- Backover prevention 31 complaints
- Cruise control 21 complaints
- Fuel system 20 complaints
- Wheels 16 complaints