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Expedition EL

Ford Expedition EL: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.

MakeFord
ClassStandard SUV
Model years (US)2015–2017
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
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Engines and transmissions

Model yearsEngineTransmissionDriveFuel
2015–20173.5 L, 6 cyl6-speed automaticPart-time four-wheel drivePetrol (regular)
2015–20173.5 L, 6 cyl6-speed automaticRear-wheel drivePetrol (regular)

Fuel economy (EPA)

Model yearsConfigurationCombinedCityHighway
2015–20173.5 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Part-time four-wheel drive14.7 L/100 km15.7–16.8 L/100 km11.8–12.4 L/100 km
2015–20173.5 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive13.8 L/100 km15.7 L/100 km11.2–11.8 L/100 km

Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.

Key specifications

Key specifications
SpecificationValue
EPA size classStandard SUV
Model years in EPA data2015–2017
PowertrainsPetrol
Engine displacement3.5 L
Cylinders6
Transmission typesAutomatic
DriveRear-wheel drive, Part-time four-wheel drive
FuelPetrol (regular)
Configurations listed6
Forced inductionTurbocharged

Years and markets

Years and markets
SpecificationValue
Model years (US)2015–2017

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

ComponentComplaintsMost reported model years
Electrical system702017
Brakes652017
Transmission and drivetrain382017
Engine and cooling372017
Visibility and wipers302017
Fuel and propulsion202017
Speed control and cruise192017
Wheels162017
Steering112017
Airbags92017

Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2017: 272 complaints, 20 with a crash and 7 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.

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