2017 Ford Expedition safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
★★★★★
NHTSA overall rating (5/5)
21
complaints reporting a crash
7
complaints reporting fire
4
safety recall campaigns
NHTSA 5-star crash test ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★ (4/5) |
Tested: 2017 Ford Expedition SUV 4x4
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 15 report injuries (27 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2017 Ford Expedition vehicles were involved in 19 fatal crashes with 8 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskRearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the… · Sep 3, 2025
- Crash riskBrake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel… · Apr 11, 2025
- Fire riskFront blower motor located behind the glove box may fail · Aug 26, 2022
- Crash riskBrake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel… · Mar 11, 2022