Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2017 Ford Explorer has 14 recalls, 1692 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
14
Recalls
1692
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated September 9, 2026
19V651000
SEATS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with power front seats. The seat frames may have sharp edges.
19V435000
SUSPENSION:REAR
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear susp...
17E048000
WHEELS:HUB
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain Wheel Hub Bearing assemblies, part number HB5Z-1104-C, incorrectly listed as being for installation on ...
17V530000
STEERING
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Explorer, Taurus and Police Interceptor Utility and Sedan vehicles. The steering gear heat shield...
17V332000
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Explorer, F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550 vehicles equipped with a manual driver's seat ...
16V925000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Taurus, 2016-2017 Ford Flex, Lincoln MKT, 2017 Ford Explorer and Ford Explorer Pol...
21V316000
STRUCTURE:BODY
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles. The retention pins could loosen and allow the roof rail covers to detach ...
21V537000
SUSPENSION:REAR
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, In...
20V675000
SUSPENSION:REAR
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the Dist...
24V031000
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles. The A-pillar trim retention clips may not be properly engaged, allowing t...
25V347000
STRUCTURE:BODY
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Explorer vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving...
25V685000
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsai...
26V101000
SUSPENSION:REAR
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture.
26V448000
STRUCTURE:BODY
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles. The roof rail covers may come loose and detach from the vehicle.
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2017 Ford Explorer 4 DR SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS | Head on collision occurred XXX. A man was traveling east on XXX and ran the light at the intersectio... |
| Aug 21, 2026 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed... |
| Aug 19, 2026 | AIR BAGS,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,BACK OVER PREVENTION | Benoit Nissan in DeRidder, LA, was contracted to perform a critical safety repair/recall on my vehic... |
| Aug 12, 2026 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 2... |
| Aug 11, 2026 | STRUCTURE | Recall hasn't been fixed since January when I purchased the vehicle |
| Aug 7, 2026 | ENGINE | Driving down the highway and checkengine light came on when I was headed to work. The vehicle lost p... |
| Aug 6, 2026 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed... |
| Aug 3, 2026 | SUSPENSION | New Tow Link replacement from recall 20S62 damage my new Tires. New redesign Toe links are unable to... |
| Aug 1, 2026 | STRUCTURE | I know there is a current recall, but I have NO idea why FORD is taking almost 2 years now for a rem... |
| Jul 27, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The vehicle ACM shorted and caused a fire while driving. My safety was put as risk because the car q... |
| Jul 24, 2026 | STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Begin with cliff, I was not wanting to lock or locked or start the vehicle as I was driving. I stopp... |
| Jul 5, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My 2017 Ford Explorer is subject to Ford Safety Recall 24S02 / NHTSA Recall 24V031 for exterior A-pi... |
| Jul 1, 2026 | ENGINE | A strong exhaust smell comes through the cabin during acceleration at speeds higher than 35 mph. Wor... |
| Jul 1, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission torque converter attempts to lockup when vehicle is in gear, at idle and brakes applied... |
| Jul 1, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | seal around front driver door and passenger doors are coming off and can cause a hazard. there is a ... |
| Jun 30, 2026 | STRUCTURE | B pillar trim flew off while going down highway. Almost hit vehicle behind me. |
| Jun 21, 2026 | STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Regarding Safety Recall Notice 25S53 / NHTSA Recall 25V347, I received the recall literature June 20... |
| Jun 15, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My 2017 Ford Explorer XLT with approximately 236,000 miles has an ongoing EVAP/fuel vapor system pro... |
| Jun 5, 2026 | SUSPENSION,WHEELS | Rear suspension toe links have failed after prior recall repair in Canada in May of 2022. The vehicl... |
| Jun 1, 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The driver side headlight low beam LED stopped functioning. I noticed moisture inside the headlight ... |