2017 Ford Expedition · symptom sheet

Brake warning light stays on

26owner reports
95,000median miles
2involved a crash

Newest report Nov 19, 2025 · checked Sep 19, 2026

26 of the 74 reports of brake wear on the 2017 Expedition describe brake light on.

Part of Brakes grind, pulse or wear early (74 reports) · also: soft brake pedal

Tick what matches of 26 reports

the fluid level was low

brake performance also felt off

What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the master cylinder (11 reports).

Recalls and investigations

2 recalls on the service brakes, hydraulic cover the 2017 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.

25V-236Apr 11, 2025

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.

Risk and remedy

Risk: A brake fluid leak can cause reduced brake function and extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S37. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 22V-150.

22V-150Mar 11, 2022

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist

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 the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.

Risk and remedy

Risk: A loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, requiring greater effort and distance to stop the vehicle. These conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
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 owner notification letter notifying customers of the safety defect were mailed on April 29, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed April 29, 2022. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 20V-332. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S11.

When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 70,000 and 135,000 miles, from the 15 reports that gave a mileage.

120

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822

523

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825

What owners wrote

No report on this problem is short enough to quote in full.

Should you keep driving it?

This page can't tell you that. 2 of 26 reports involved a crash and 1 people were hurt. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.

File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation.