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2017 Ford Expedition

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 Expedition.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2017 Ford Expedition is an SUV paired with a 6-speed automatic and EPA-rated at 15/21/18 mpg, and its specified oil fill is 6.0 quarts of 5W-30. Reliability records count 353 owner complaints and 4 recalls against it, with the Electrical System standing as the top complaint area—a total that falls well below the 1,007-complaint peak of the 1999 model yet remains far above the single complaint logged for 1991 across the nameplate’s 1991–2027 history. That positioning places the 2017 model in the lower-to-middle stretch of the Expedition’s documented reliability span, marking a comparatively moderate complaint load relative to the model’s historical highs and lows.

Model year202520242023202120202019201820172016

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30OEM · verified
Lug nut torque150 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy15/21/18 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI W/INTELLIGENT ACCESS: 65 · W/INTELLIGENT ACCESS: 750 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI W/INTELLIGENT ACCESS: 65 · W/INTELLIGENT ACCESS: 750 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size275/65R18, 275/55R20, 285/45R22OEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.5, 8.5, 9.5 inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length205.9 in
Overall width78.7 in
Overall height77.2 in
Wheelbase118.9 in
Curb weight5847 lb
Track (front / rear)66.9 / 67.3 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)50/50

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined15 / 21 / 18 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Expedition of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.4–9.1 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.40 sec — 2015 Platinum
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2015Platinum 3.5L Twin-Turbo V66.40 sec15.00 sec365 hp4x4
2015EL King Ranch 3.5L Twin-Turbo V66.50 sec15.10 sec365 hp4x4
2008King Ranch 5.4L V88.10 sec16.10 sec300 hp4x4
2007EL Limited 5.4L V88.40 sec16.20 sec300 hp4x4
2007EL Eddie Bauer 5.4L V89.00 sec16.80 sec300 hp4x4
2007EL Eddie Bauer 5.4L V89.10 sec16.90 sec300 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.0 qt of 5W-30 engine oil, SAE 75W · SAE 75W in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 150 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 20.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity13.1
Brake FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear OilSAE 75W · SAE 75W
Engine Coolant Capacity18.0-18.5
Engine Oil5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity6.0 qt
Power Steering FluidEPS
Transfer Case FluidSAE 75W

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s)Stage 1: 30 lb.ft
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)35.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)14.75 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts59.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug20.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts150 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug36.0 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub258 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub20.0 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub184.0 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub184.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug Gap0.028-0.037 in
Spark Plug Torque11.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity7.10 oz
Standard BCI Group NumberW/INTELLIGENT ACCESS: 65
Standard BCI Cranking PerformanceW/INTELLIGENT ACCESS: 750 cca
Optional BCI Group NumberW/O INTELLIGENT ACCESS: 65
Optional BCI Cranking PerformanceW/O INTELLIGENT ACCESS: 650 cca

Service checks

RPM51-73 rpm

Brakes

Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.118; Rear: 0.079 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 1.259; Rear: .787
Maximum Rotor Runout0.002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 2 stages
171.0 inch lbs.71 in
245.0
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 3 stages
117.0 ft. lbs.17 ft. lbs
232.0 ft. lbs.32 ft. lbs
390.0
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 4 stages
189.0 ft. lbs.89 ft. lbs
2360 degrees360 degrees
337.0 ft. lbs.37 ft. lbs
4+ 90
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Cap bolts

124.0 ft. lbs.24 ft. lbs
2135.0 degrees; Side bolts135 degrees
133.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
290.0

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect)
Every 20,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 100,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 100,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Drive Belt (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2017 Ford Expedition recorded 353 complaints, 4 recalls, and 115 TSBs with no open investigations, placing it at the inflection point of a clear upward trend that began in 2014 (71 complaints) and peaked in 2019 (455 complaints). Compared to its predecessor year, 2016, which logged 211 complaints and 3 recalls, the 2017 model year shows a 67% jump in complaints and a modest increase in recall activity, while the immediately following 2018 year escalated further to 358 complaints and a dramatic spike to 12 recalls. The complaint burden is distributed across electrical system (33), service brakes (32), and power train (28) categories, with 21 crash-related and 7 fire-related complaints — meaningful in absolute terms but not concentrated in a single fatal failure mode. Within the generation's arc, 2017 represents the last comparatively calm year before the recall-heavy post-2018 period, when TSBs also climbed to a peak of 176 in 2020. All considered, the 2017 is a defensible used purchase — it carries moderately elevated complaint volume but no active investigations and a manageable recall count, so buyers should simply confirm the 4 recalls were performed and prepare for likely electrical, brake, or powertrain attention down the road.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
115
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
353
Owner complaints
21 involved a crash · 7 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 353 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System33
Service Brakes32
Power Train28
Unknown Or Other27
Service Brakes, Hydraulic26
Electrical System,Visibility25
Back Over Prevention22
Engine20

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

22V150000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power AssistReported 11/03/2022

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and 2016-2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from… Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. If the master cylinder is leaking, the brake booster will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. An interim…

22V648000Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Fan/MotorReported 26/08/2022

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The front blower motor located behind the glove box may fail. Remedy: Dealers will replace the front blower motor assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to become available in the…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 115 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
25N15 S12026-04-20Electrical SystemCustomer Satisfaction Program 25N15 - Supplement #1 Certain 2015-2019 Model Year Multiple…
SSM 546012026-02-23Electrical SystemFord and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory…
TSB 25-25702025-11-26Electrical SystemThis article supersedes TSB 24-2165 to update the TSB Service Procedure. Some vehicles…
SSM 543662025-11-11Power TrainSome 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic…
SSM 530402024-10-10Unknown Or OtherWhile performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2017 Expedition take?

6.0 qt of 5W-30 Meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C946-A or equivalent., per the factory manual.

Does the 2017 Expedition have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Expedition get?

EPA figures are 15 city / 21 highway / 18 combined mpg.