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2017 Ford explorer Electrical Problems

Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2017 Ford explorer has 76 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-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

76

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Electrical Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Apr 2, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHERVehicle contains traces of cychlorphine, labeled as "POLICE," facilitates criminal activity imperson...
Apr 2, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHERVehicle equipped with operation red and blue auxiliary emergency lights, prohibited and protected by...
Feb 6, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPERI spoke to the service manager at Hub City Ford located at [XXX] about the rubber around windshield...
Jan 20, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,VISIBILITY/WIPERThe windshield wipers activate by themselves, even when it is not raining and there is no water.
Dec 31, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPERIn January of 2025 the rear windshield suddenly blew a hole in it after starting the vehicle with th...
Nov 23, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMOdometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while having an ...
Nov 17, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMOdometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact discovered that there was a ...
Oct 16, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that at start up, the contact became aware...
Oct 9, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,BACK OVER PREVENTIONYa me marco el funcionamiento del motor
Sep 10, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLConstant fail of O2 sensor and ABS causing check engine and ABS lights to come on. After diagnosis, ...
Jul 8, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS,UNKNOWN OR OTHERThe following is a letter I sent to Ford. I've yet to hear back from them. This is a picture of wha...
May 25, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers:...
May 15, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATSThe contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while seated in the parked vehicle, t...
Mar 31, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHERThe sunroof gets stuck in the tilted open position and sunshades will not close. This creates an un...
Dec 20, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHERKeyless entry panel on driver's side continues to fall off while driving, hanging by wires, which th...
Aug 26, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMDriving on the highway heard large rattling noise coming from engine loss of power engine light came...
Jul 5, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while her husband was driving at an undisc...
Jun 22, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESThe contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at 80 MPH, the contact ...
Jun 21, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle mad...
Jun 15, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMMy instrument panel completely went blank, flickering and when the car is shut off it continues to c...

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