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2017 Ford Explorer Brakes Problems

Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2017 Ford Explorer has 11 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2017 Ford Explorer

Structure
597
Other
315
Engine
210
Powertrain
107
Electrical
76
Steering
73
Visibility
53
Wheels
46
Suspension
38
Airbags
24
Tires
21
Seat Belts
14
Brakes
11
Seats
8
Speed Control
6
Fuel System
5
Lights
4
Latches & Locks
3

11

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Brakes Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Sep 11, 2024SERVICE BRAKESThe inside rear brake pads sustained a 66% loss of material in 9260 miles of normal driving. The veh...
Jul 20, 2024SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINEWhile going up a steep hill or mountain the car starts to over heat when you stop pressing the gas t...
Sep 25, 2023SERVICE BRAKESCar wouldn't stop or slow down until I put all my pressure on the pedal. No previous warning about b...
Aug 11, 2022SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEOn freeway, pushed brakes but vehicle did not stop or slow down resulting in multi car rear end coll...
Jul 10, 2022SERVICE BRAKESWhile backing out of our driveway the car started speeding up and the brakes failed. Even with repea...
Mar 25, 2022SERVICE BRAKES, AIRThe contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the brakes would squeak upon depressi...
Jan 9, 2022SERVICE BRAKESThis vehicle is equipped with an Anti-lock brakes. On Sunday, while driving slowly through a slipper...
Sep 1, 2021SERVICE BRAKESWhen vehicle is cold the brake pedal is normal 2inches movement. After 10 miles or so the pedal move...
Jun 27, 2021SERVICE BRAKESWHEN BRAKING THE REAR SOUNDS LIKE IT IS DRAGGING AND NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN...
Sep 12, 2019SERVICE BRAKESTL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP WHEN TH...
Dec 28, 2016SERVICE BRAKESBRAKES ARE VERY SENSITIVE. WHEN APPLYING THEM YOU HAVE TO THINK A LOT ABOUT FOOT PRESSURE. UNLESS YO...

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