Worst 2017 Ford Explorer Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
STRUCTURE
STRUCTURE:BODY
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Ford Explorer.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 350 | 3 | 2 | 17,806 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 349 | — | — | 84,332 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 247 | 7 | 2 | 39,614 mi | |
| ENGINE | 226 | 7 | 3 | 36,943 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 108 | 4 | — | 58,599 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 81 | 3 | 4 | 46,635 mi | |
| STEERING | 72 | 1 | — | 52,597 mi | |
| WHEELS | 58 | 1 | — | 18,727 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 53 | — | — | 101,550 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 48 | 2 | — | 57,212 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 42 | — | — | 22,325 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 41 | 1 | — | 30,705 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 31 | 8 | — | 48,931 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 21 | 6 | — | 29,112 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 20 | 2 | — | 32,998 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 17 | 1 | — | 39,027 mi | |
| SEATS | 16 | 2 | — | 40,962 mi | |
| TIRES | 16 | — | — | 29,663 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 14 | — | — | 50,667 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 12 | — | — | 32,026 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | 12 | — | — | 53,300 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 9 | — | 1 | 15,667 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER | 8 | — | — | 87,075 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 7 | — | — | 74,200 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:PUMP | 6 | — | — | 83,267 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 6 | — | — | 55,895 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 5 | — | — | 57,462 mi | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 5 | — | — | 21,800 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 4 | — | — | 29,500 mi |
Recalls for 2017 Ford Explorer
24 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~13,115,005 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Explorer vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Explorer vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Explorer vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles. The A-pillar trim retention clips may not be properly engaged, allowing the trim to detach.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles. The A-pillar trim retention clips may not be properly engaged, allowing the trim to detach.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia. Exposure to road salt can cause the cross-axis ball joint to corrode and seize, resulting in a fracture of the outboard section of the rear suspension toe link.
+ 14 more recalls
Other Ford Explorer Years
Wider context: See the full Ford Explorer reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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