11 of the 480 complaints about the 2017 Ford Expedition are about the airbag system — 2% of everything reported for this model year. Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before 45,000 miles.
11
Complaints
10
Crashes
0
Fires
6
Injuries
Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.
AIR BAGS
I was in a head on collision and my airbags did not deploy. Also when I looked at my seat belt after the crash it was fully extended out and did not retract.
NHTSA complaint #11733739 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the occupancy sensors and the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the occupancy sensors and the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The failure reoccurred again on two other occasions, and the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The contact research and was made aware of an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
NHTSA complaint #11706554 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
I was in a motor vehicle accident where someone pulled out of a parking lot in front of me. I was doing about 45 at the time(which is the speed limit) on that road. I seen it coming but all I could do was try to veer right in order not to hit her door head on. Ours cars are totaled. My air bag never deployed out of the steering wheel however er I did see dust or smoke. This caused me to have chest pain and shoulder and neck pain. Which I am seeking doctors at this time.
NHTSA complaint #11572073 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
July 30, 2023, I was in car wreck with my Ford Expedition, 2017. The other car ran red light and hit my Ford in left front ahead of front wheel. Other car traveling approx 35 mph, by police report. Side airbag fizzled with smoke an did not deploy. Neither front airbag deployed. No airbags deployed. Ford was considered a total loss by both insurance companies involved. This vehicle has 5 star safety rating and that was considered in my purchase. I purchased Ford in Oct 2016, new. It was always serviced by Ford dealer here. This vehicle does not deserve 5 star rating.
NHTSA complaint #11550675 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
I was in an accident where i rear ended the vehicle in front of me and sustained a lot of damage. My my airbag light came on but the airbags failed to deploy. The seatbelt tightened upon first impact and then as i was thrown foward it released and threw me into my steering wheel and did not tighten again
NHTSA complaint #11448743 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP AT A RED LIGHT, A VEHICLE DRIVING AT 60 MPH FAILED TO YIELD AT THE RED LIGHT AND CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. PUSHING THE CONTACTS VEHICLE INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT. THE DRIVER'S AND FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT ALSO ADVISED THAT THE DRIVER'S AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT MOVED BACK WARDS INDEPENDENTLY WHEN THE CONTACTS VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT. THE CONTACTS HEAD HIT THE STEERING WHEEL CAUSED INJURY TO HEAD, RIGHT CHEEK BONE, NECK, ELBOW, AND BACK. THE FRONT PASSENGER SUFFERED INJURIES TO THE SHOULDER, NECK, ELBOW, RIGHT ARM, AND BACK. THE POLICE DEPARTMENT WAS PRESENT AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ALSO PRESENT. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 102,057. *DT
NHTSA complaint #11396843 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
FRONTAL CRASH WITH CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. APPEARS AIR BAGS ATTEMPTED TO DEPLOY AS CAB FILLED WITH GAS AT IMPACT, AND DEPLOYMENT SITES APPEAR DAMAGED (MELTED, BURNED, ETC), BUT NO BAG DEPLOYMENT. THIS WAS THE RESULT OF VEHICLE 1 CROSSING PATH OF 2 WHILE BOTH TRAVELING IN THE SAME DIRECTION AT 65+ MPH ON I-285 IN ATLANTA,GA, UNTIL DRIVER 1 FELL ASLEEP FAILING TO MAINTAIN THEIR LANE CROSSING IN FRONT OF AND IMPACTING VEHICLE 2.
NHTSA complaint #11302408 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
I HIT A DEER GOING 65 MPH AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.
NHTSA complaint #11282341 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
MY HUSBAND HAD A CAR ACCIDENT ON 2/22/2019 WITH A DODGE TAM. THE RAM HIT MY HUSBANDS EXPEDITION AND NON OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. THE ACCIDENT HAPPENED AT ABOUT 40 MPH WHILE MY HUSBAND WAS SITTING AT A TURN SITE. THE OTHER DRIVER WAS DRIVING TOWARDS MY HUSBAND AND HIT HIM WITH HIS TRUCK. MY HUSBAND ESTIMATES THE OTHER DRIVER WAS GOING ABOUT 40 MPH. THE OTHER DRIVER SMASHED INTO MY HUSBAND AS HE WAS IDLE WAITING TO TURN. MY KIDS ARE HURT AND MY HUSBAND IS HURT AS WELL. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AT ALL!
NHTSA complaint #11182121 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
I WAS TURNING LEFT IN AN INTERSECTION GOING ABOUT 5-10 MPH, A CAR RAN A LIGHT AND HIT THE PASSENGER SIDE AT A SPEED OF APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH. THE BACK DOOR, FRONT DOOR, AND FRONT PANEL WERE AFFECTED. THE FRONT WHEEL FELL OFF. MY VEHICLE WAS MOVED SIDEWAYS ABOUT 10+ FEET. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. I WOULD EXPECT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGS TO HAVE BEEN DEPLOYED EVEN THOUGH NO ONE WAS IN THAT SEAT. PLEASE PROVIDE INFORMATION. THANK YOU.
NHTSA complaint #11105412 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
VEHICLE IN MOTION ON HIGHWAY WHEN VEHICLE COLLIDED WITH VEHICLE IN FROM AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND SEATBELT DID NOT RETRACT
NHTSA complaint #11104874 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.