Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2017 Ford Explorer has 13 recalls, 1606 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
13
Recalls
1606
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 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.
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2017 Ford Explorer 4 DR SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The Secret Service conducted an investigation regarding online motor vehicle sales. The vehicle was ... |
| Apr 2, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Vehicle contains traces of cychlorphine, labeled as "POLICE," facilitates criminal activity imperson... |
| Apr 2, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Vehicle equipped with operation red and blue auxiliary emergency lights, prohibited and protected by... |
| Mar 30, 2026 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed... |
| Mar 27, 2026 | STEERING,SUSPENSION | Steering is difficult and makes noises when turning |
| Mar 27, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed... |
| Mar 23, 2026 | SUSPENSION | I was driving 30 MPH down a country road and the drivers side toe link broke about putting me in the... |
| Mar 23, 2026 | STRUCTURE | First my Roof rack trim flew away on the freeway, Now my mirror cover flew away on the freeway as we... |
| Mar 21, 2026 | ENGINE | The 2011 to 2019 Ford Explorers have a huge issue with them. The internal water pump on my 2017 Ford... |
| Mar 20, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I was driving on the interstate and the B pilar from my vehicle flew off, hit my passenger side wind... |
| Mar 18, 2026 | STRUCTURE | The pillers where in inspected by the dealership and determined that they need to be replaced and on... |
| Mar 17, 2026 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the A-pillar... |
| Mar 17, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The recall for the roof rails was not properly fixed. Ford is not willing to fix their mistake. |
| Mar 14, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The car was up on ramps, to replace a sensor, in park and slipped out of gear rolling backwards with... |
| Mar 13, 2026 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. While the contact's daughter was driving at an undisclosed sp... |
| Mar 11, 2026 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the passenger’s... |
| Mar 5, 2026 | STRUCTURE | the safety problem is a known recall that remains unfixed since 2024 and should have higher priority... |
| Mar 5, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Vehicle was brought to an authorized Ford dealership for coolant leak. The dealer confirmed a coolan... |
| Mar 4, 2026 | STRUCTURE | According to the recall of the a-pilar which can lead to the safety of the road and people on the ro... |
| Feb 13, 2026 | STRUCTURE | There is currently a safety recall 25S53 for B pillar trim that is out but Ford says my SUV is not c... |