2017 Ford Expedition visibility & wipers problems

Related recalls

• Recall 22V648000Aug 26, 2022198,482 vehicles
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH · VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR

  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.

  Risk: Front blower motor failure can increase the risk of a vehicle interior fire.

  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 second quarter of 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S56.

What owners say

1. Filed May 2, 2026INVisibility & Wipers

   There has been a rear view camera recall on my 2017 expedition for some time now amd ford still states there is no solution at this time, almost 10 years later

   NHTSA complaint #11735247 · source
2. Filed Mar 25, 2026FLElectrical SystemOther / UnknownVisibility & Wipers

   Vehicle is subject to NHTSA Recall 25V572 (Ford 25S89) for rear view camera failure. The camera intermittently displays a blank or distorted image when in reverse, or shows a “camera unavailable” message. This is a known safety defect acknowledged by the manufacturer. Remedy has not been available for over 6 months, leaving the vehicle with an unresolved safety issue affecting rear visibility. No parts or repair timeline have been provided.

   NHTSA complaint #11727042 · source
3. Filed Mar 13, 202671,456 miSCElectrical SystemVisibility & Wipers

   The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air conditioner failed. The air conditioner continued to turn off and on unexpectedly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number 22V648000 (Visibility, Electrical System). The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repair under the original recall and was diagnosed with an AC blower motor failure. The failure…

   NHTSA complaint #11724194 · source
4. Filed Jul 30, 2025136,000 miGAElectrical SystemVisibility & Wipers

   The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V648000(Visibility, Electrical System), and the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the recall repair was completed; however, the defroster failed to function as intended after the recall repair. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with blower motor failure, but the dealer declined to repair the vehicle…

   NHTSA complaint #11677312 · source
5. Filed Jul 25, 2025138,000 miPAElectrical SystemVisibility & Wipers

   The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the blower motor assembly was abnormally loud. There was no warning light illuminated. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The contact stated that the fan was already replaced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V648000 (VISIBILITY, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). The manufacturer was notified…

   NHTSA complaint #11676152 · source
6. Filed Jul 15, 202591,500 miFL1 injuredElectrical SystemVisibility & Wipers

   The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal smoky odor coming from the vehicle. The contact previously received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V648000 (Visibility, Electrical System). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and it was diagnosed and determined that the front blower motor assembly had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The…

   NHTSA complaint #11673708 · source
7. Filed Jun 10, 2025121,000 miGAElectrical SystemVisibility & Wipers

   The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle was making an extremely loud roaring sound. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the engine failed to crank over the following day due to the battery being drained. The vehicle was jumpstarted and taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the blower motor had caused the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The…

   NHTSA complaint #11666090 · source
8. Filed Jun 4, 202590,000 miAZElectrical SystemVisibility & Wipers

   The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V648000 (VISIBILITY, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact felt heat coming from the bottom of the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the blower motor. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the failure persisted. No warning lights…

   NHTSA complaint #11664876 · source
9. Filed May 14, 202570,000 miTXCrash1 injuredTowedBrakesElectrical SystemVisibility & Wipers

   The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving at slow speeds during the snow, the vehicle slid on the icy road. The brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to respond. Due to the failure, the vehicle crashed into the guardrail and came to a stop. The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy. The contact was unsure if there was a warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer; however, no cause for the failure…

   NHTSA complaint #11660998 · source
10. Filed Oct 19, 2023126,986 miSCElectrical SystemVisibility & Wipers

    The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that the blower motor had failed. The contact then received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V648000 (Visibility, Electrical System). The contact drove the vehicle to a dealer and the blower motor was replaced; however, the blower motor failed several days after the repair. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the failure as a frayed connector or pigtail that was the original…

    NHTSA complaint #11550757 · source
11. Filed Oct 18, 2023100,000 miTXElectrical SystemVisibility & Wipers

    The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact had NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V648000 (Visibility, Electrical System) for the bower motor repaired. The contact stated that she returned the vehicle to the dealer who performed the remedy and was advised by the dealer that the original "pigtail" connection and resistor should have been replaced when the blower was replaced. The contact was shown how to tap the connector wires which were hanging under the dashboard on the…

    NHTSA complaint #11550676 · source
12. Filed Sep 19, 2023120,000 miFLElectrical SystemVisibility & Wipers

    The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V648000 (Visibility, Electrical System), and the repair was completed. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the blower located behind the glove box functioned intermittently, and the contact smelled a melted plastic odor. After a visual inspection, the contact stated that the wiring and components were hot to the touch. No warning lights were…

    NHTSA complaint #11545430 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology