2017 Ford Expedition: Rear window exploded for no reason
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2017 Expedition report: rear window exploded for no reason. CarComplaints.com lists 2 owner complaints, average mileage 113,150 miles.
NHTSA has 34 owner complaints for the 2017 Expedition in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11735247 (filed 05/02/2026): “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 ODI #11727042 (filed 03/25/2026): “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 manuf…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: none clearly reported. Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Leaks can often be traced with a water test and resealed; glass replacement is a pro job. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $3,000 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
Typical parts (search links, no affiliate codes)
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Sources
- CarComplaints.com: Rear window exploded for no reason (2017 Expedition)
- NHTSA complaints API, 2017 Expedition
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