32 complaints reported

2017 Ford Expedition Electrical System

Owner-reported problems and safety issues filed with NHTSA. Review common failures, severity levels, and complaint trends over time.

Reports
32
Crashes
0
Fires
3
Injuries
0

Complaint Timeline

Chronological view of owner reports

Dec 2025

While reversing the camera went black. And since then the back up camera does not come back on. It says “camera not available”

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 FORD EXPEDITION, Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Incident: Nov 2025
Oct 2025

AC BLOWER STOPPED FUNCTIONING

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 FORD EXPEDITION, Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Incident: Sep 2025
Jul 2025 Fire

Rear blower motor caught on fire, causing smoke to cover the inside of the vehicle. Part had to then be removed from the car. Melted plastic around the inside of the fan and motor. Also we have replaced the blower motive in the front of the vehicle that was under recall and it has continued to let's burn wires underneath the dash whete it plugs in so i dont believe the blower motor in front was the issue!

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 FORD EXPEDITION, Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Incident: Jun 2025
Jun 2025

Backup Camera is intermitent, screen blanks or is distorted this happens randomly seems to happen more often in warm weather.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 FORD EXPEDITION, Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Incident: Jun 2025
Jun 2025

My 2017 Ford Expedition is experiencing the exact same rear backup camera problem as described in recall number 25V315000; however, the recall issued is not wide enough to cover all the affected cars. The recall should be expanded to cover 2017 Expeditions as well.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 FORD EXPEDITION, Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Incident: Jul 2022
May 2025

Back up camera glitches and it keeps beeping

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 FORD EXPEDITION, Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Incident: May 2025
Apr 2025

Rear camera blurry and unable to view. One has to get out and open and close the rear liftgate in order for the camera to work correctly. This may have to be done a number of times before camera is returned to normal operation. Dealer stated it may take $1000.00 dollars to repair.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 FORD EXPEDITION, Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Incident: Oct 2024
Apr 2025

Took vehicle in for recall work of replacing the HVAC Front Blower Motor Assembly. Vehicle was returned and blower motor stopped working 3 days later. Now being told that the fan blower motor controller and connector have to be replaced becasue they have gone bad and that it is not covered under the current recall. There should be no reason that those parts aren't covered under the recall. if the blower motor hadn't overheated, then the controller and conector should not have been damaged. A quick google search over complaints for this same issue lets me know that other people have had the exact same issue. Ford said to file the complaint with you.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 FORD EXPEDITION, Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Incident: Mar 2025
Mar 2025

2024 Front A/C blower cutting in and out without warning. Called Dealership and had Fords recall #22S56, item affected: electrical system, wiring, interior/ under dash. This involved the front A/C blower failing. Only thing replaced during Mobile visit then was the blower motor. Now March 2025 had the same issue again with front A/C blower cutting off/on without warning. Called same Dealership again and was told I had to bring the vehicle in to have diagnostic check to further check the Recall issue. After diagnostic completed, was informed that the blower motor resistor and the connector were melted. Had the repairs completed same day at $802.74.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 FORD EXPEDITION, Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Incident: Mar 2025
Feb 2025

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sparking sound coming from the engine compartment, after which there was an abnormal burning odor inside the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the blower motor wiring harness. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V648000 (Visibility, Electrical System); and the VIN was included, parts were available; however, the contact was informed that the wiring harness was not included in the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 FORD EXPEDITION, Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Incident: Feb 2025
Jan 2025

Back up camera goes dark when we back up but it doesn't do it when I had it in the dealership they say I need a new camera but it started when you all put out a recall.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 FORD EXPEDITION, Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Incident: Jun 2025
Dec 2024

Blower motor shorted out and melted the wiring harness going to the blower motor and started smoking and almost caught on fire. Took the vehicle in for repair and there is a recall to replace the blower motor. The dealership stated they will replace the blower motor per the recall but I am responsible for the melted wiring.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 FORD EXPEDITION, Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Incident: Dec 2024
Sep 2024

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air condition stalled. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the blower motor had melted the resister plug. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 FORD EXPEDITION, Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Incident: Aug 2024
Aug 2024

Electrical wiring for the blower motor replaced as a result of Safety Recall 22S56.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 FORD EXPEDITION, Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Incident: Aug 2024
May 2024

Tailgate opens and closes at random times while stationary or in motion. When the tailgate opens and closes, anything behind the back seat could fall out onto any vehicle. Has been reported to the dealer and repaired but has relapsed to previous condition. Serra Hyundai Birmingham, Alabama has been aware of this condition as recent as May 10, 2024. Problem surfaced mid September, 2023.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 FORD EXPEDITION, Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Incident: Sep 2023
May 2024

The back camera goes out or turns blue

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 FORD EXPEDITION, Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Incident: Sep 2024
Apr 2024

My vehicle is a 2017 Expedition that had the blower motor recall performed in October 2023. Prior to the recall being performed, we would often have burning smells coming from the blower, so it made sense that the recall was to fix a fire hazard with the blower motor. I observed burned terminals in the electrical connector and assumed they would be replaced as part of the recall. Any reasonable person would assume that burned electrical wires pose a fire hazard and a recall that is supposed to fix a fire hazard issue would replace the electrical connector. A few months after the recall was performed, we started having the exact same symptoms coming from the blower motor as we did before the recall, namely a burning smell and the blower motor operating intermittently. I contacted Ford about a problem with the recall repair and they stated they would have to diagnose it. Ford identified burned electrical terminals at the blower motor and a faulty motor controller. Ford then communicated to me that those items were not covered under the blower motor recall. I only then learned that the recall replaced only the blower motor and not the electrical connectors or controller. I was charged a $220 diagnostic fee, had I known those items were not part of the recall I would not have brought my vehicle in for diagnosis. I have three major concerns: 1. If the purpose of the blower motor recall was to prevent a fire hazard from the blower motor and related components, the recall has failed. 2. The original faulty blower motor caused damage to the blower controller and electrical connector. These components should have been replaced with the blower motor as part of the recall. It is absurd to think that Ford would install a new blower motor connected to damaged and burned wires. 3. The electrical connector and motor controller were not replaced during the recall service, but still pose a fire hazard as stated in the recall, those components should be replaced at no cost.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 FORD EXPEDITION, Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Incident: Apr 2024
Feb 2024

6 months ago FORD replaced my blower motor (ONLY) per the recall, it still only worked intermittently so on a return visit they diagnosed a need to replace their (Motorcraft) YH-1829 A/C Blower Motor Switch / RESISTOR AND the pigtail connector SINCE THE CONNECTION PINS HAD FUSED FROM OVERHEATING. THOSE were NOT covered by the recall notwithstanding 100's or more complaints to FORD. However, The Blower ONLY worked on high. ALWAYS on high. If the key was on, the HVAC ON/OFF was useless (It's LED would go off and on but not the blower.) Likewise speed (+) and (-) did nothing. EVERY OTHER FUNCTION/Button worked fine. Temperature could be regulated and Rear A/C could be activated just fine. Yesterday, $595 later, FORD has diagnosed the Climate Control Board (FL1Z-19980-K) in the dash. IT'S RELAY HAD OVERHEATING ISSUES. They did not replace the malfumnctioning Control Board because Part FL1Z-19980-K is on a nationwide backorder with no ETA. Oh, and when/if it does become available, FORD wants $758 to install (part, tax and labor). So, I have a irrepressible suspicion that the Control Board overheat failure is linked to the overheating/fused resistor, all stemming from the original Blower Motor overheat failure that FORD did agree to recall. But, NOW, the culprit is inside the dash and the circuit cannot be turned off. IF THE KEY IS ON SO IS THE CLIMATE CONTROL CIRCUIT WITH THE BLOWER ON HIGH 100% of my driving time. More fusing? More fire risk?

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 FORD EXPEDITION, Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Incident: Jan 2024
Jan 2024

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, there was a burning odor inside the cabin of the vehicle, and the air condition failed to operate as intended. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness to the blower motor had melted and the pigtail on the wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The contact believed that the failure was associated with Manufacturer Recall: 22SF6. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 83,000.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 FORD EXPEDITION, Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Incident: Jan 2024
Oct 2023

I took my vehicle in on August 15 or so. The dealer, Sames Ford Bastrop, had it for 1 month and returned it to me as repaired. According to the nhtsa database, the repair has not been performed.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 FORD EXPEDITION, Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Incident: Aug 2023
Aug 2023

Burnt wires from front air blower that are not being honored from the current air blower recall resulting in $1k bill

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 FORD EXPEDITION, Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Incident: Jul 2023
Jul 2023

I have been having an issue with an intermittent blower motor not working, it was replaced by ford in November 2022 and as of July 2023 it is needing to be replaced again as I have no a/c or front blower motor again. I have attempted to have this recall fixed and ford still does not have the new part so this will not continue to happen. I currently live in Florida and have 2 small kids with no a/c in our vehicle, the current dealer that I am working with stated I can get a rental car and pay for it out of my own pocket until ford can finally get a new part that will work and hope I will be refunded. They are attempting to order the temporary part again and replace the blower motor for a 2nd time but have advised me they don’t know how long it will take to get the part and when they do get the part they will need my car for 4-5 days with no option of a rental on their dime. I have been dealing with intermittent blower motor issues for almost a year now and ford has not been able to remedy this recall. I feel I am being bounced around and ford is not taking ownership of getting the new fix since 8/26/2022.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 FORD EXPEDITION, Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Incident: Jan 2023
Jun 2023 Fire

Blower resistor and pigtail are burning.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 FORD EXPEDITION, Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Incident: May 2023
Jun 2023

The HVAC blower motor connector for the Ford has completely burned out. When in use, it is hot to the touch (too hot too touch sometimes) and emits an electrical burning smell. The HVAC unit now only works on high and if the unit is connected in a certain angle. I took the vehicle into FORD in Kirksville,MO and their technician told me it wasn't covered under the blower motor recall and it was going to cost $600+ to repair. When I asked the technician that upon replacing the part, what would keep it from happening again I was told FORD realized the grounding wire in the connector wasn't strong enough to hold the charge, and they have sense come out with a part where the grounding wire is "heavy duty". When I contacted FORD about the issue they informed me that it was not covered under the blower motor recall and there were currently no programs to cover the repair.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 FORD EXPEDITION, Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Incident: Jan 2023
May 2023

Aug 26,2022 Manufacturer Recall Number22S56 NHTSA Recall Number22V648 Recall StatusRecall Incomplete May 17, 2023 This recall was first issued on August 26, 2022. It has been 10 months and nothing has been done to fix this problem with the climate control. My front air conditioner goes off more frequently now. I transport my grandchildren to and from school and activities often. Please tell me how I can get this problem fixed as soon as possible. Sincerely, [XXX] Summary ON YOUR VEHICLE, THE CLIMATE CONTROL FRONT BLOWER MOTOR MAY OVERHEAT, POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN AN INTERIOR FIRE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS ON Safety Risk AN INTERIOR VEHICLE FIRE CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY AND VEHICLE DAMAGE. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 FORD EXPEDITION, Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Incident: Jan 2023

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The 2017 Ford Expedition has 32 Electrical System complaints on file. Review the timeline above for detailed owner experiences.