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2017 Ford explorer Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2017 Ford explorer has 107 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-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

107

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

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

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 27, 2026POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed...
Mar 26, 2026POWER TRAINI purchased 2017 ford explorer from Mark Ficken. It was still under warranty. The transmission went ...
Mar 14, 2026POWER TRAIN,ENGINEThe car was up on ramps, to replace a sensor, in park and slipped out of gear rolling backwards with...
Mar 5, 2026POWER TRAIN,ENGINEVehicle was brought to an authorized Ford dealership for coolant leak. The dealer confirmed a coolan...
Sep 1, 2025POWER TRAINWhen i start the vehicle, and press the bbrake and shift into drive, the vehicle shakes and jolts. W...
Jul 14, 2025POWER TRAINOn [XXX] as I stopped at the stoplight my car started to shake/shudder when it was green I started t...
Jun 9, 2025POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed...
Jun 5, 2025POWER TRAIN,ENGINEI periodically have unintended acceleration ; it has occurred off and on for the past two years . Th...
Jun 1, 2025POWER TRAINThe transmission has totally failed at under 69,000 miles while my wife was driving down a 45 MPH ro...
May 2, 2025POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle made an ...
Mar 31, 2025POWER TRAIN,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehic...
Feb 24, 2025POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTSPassenger seatbelt frayed, inside electrical goes haywire when cold weather, transmission slipping w...
Jan 13, 2025POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depres...
Dec 2, 2024POWER TRAIN,ENGINEI have a 2017 Ford Explorer with a water pump that needs replacing per a Ford dealership. It has 59K...
Nov 15, 2024POWER TRAINIn November of 2024 my 2017 Ford Explorer XLT began to vibrate and shake immensely when put into dri...
Oct 24, 2024POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehic...
Oct 22, 2024POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the tr...
Oct 14, 2024POWER TRAINPowertrain fail while driving on the highway
Oct 4, 2024POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while stopped at a traffic signal, the con...
Aug 1, 2024POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the transmission continued to shift b...

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