Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2017 Ford Explorer has 76 NHTSA steering complaints and 1 steering-related recall.
76
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated September 8, 2026
17V530000
STEERING
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Explorer, Taurus and Police Interceptor Utility and Sedan vehicles. The steering gear heat shield...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 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... |
| Apr 9, 2026 | STEERING,STRUCTURE,ENGINE | I am reporting a serious safety concern with my 2017 Ford Explorer. The vehicle currently has approx... |
| Apr 4, 2026 | STEERING | Difficulty in steering around corners |
| Mar 27, 2026 | STEERING,SUSPENSION | Steering is difficult and makes noises when turning |
| Jan 1, 2026 | STEERING | The steering wheel sticks when going into a turn then pulls back . It’s been on going . I know they ... |
| Dec 12, 2025 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at approximately 10 MPH, the... |
| Dec 11, 2025 | STEERING | I am reporting a safety-related defect involving the electric power steering system on my 2017 Ford ... |
| Nov 12, 2025 | STEERING | The power steering went out with no warning. Stirring wheel went stiff and made it extremely hard t... |
| Nov 7, 2025 | STEERING | Problem with the power steering. When turning to the right, the wheel sticks. I have to forces it p... |
| Oct 28, 2025 | STEERING | My daughter was driving our 2017 Ford Explorer when the steering wheel locked up without warning, pu... |
| Jul 19, 2025 | STEERING,SUSPENSION | The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while accelerating from a complete stop fr... |
| Jul 16, 2025 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I’ve been experiencing a buzzing sound whenever I turn the steering wheel, and the more I drive the ... |
| Jul 1, 2025 | STEERING,LANE DEPARTURE | When driving and going to make a turn or change lanes . The steering wheel will stick and have a li... |
| May 10, 2025 | STEERING | Problem with the power steering. When turning, the wheel sticks. |
| Apr 11, 2025 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH to the ... |
| Feb 10, 2025 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds on un... |
| Dec 21, 2024 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that after restarting the vehicle, the ste... |
| Nov 1, 2024 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN | The transmission stops switching gears after going 70 mph on the highway no acceleration was possibl... |
| Sep 1, 2024 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that after restarting the vehicle, the mes... |
| Aug 19, 2024 | STEERING,STRUCTURE,AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the passenger’s side the A-pillar app... |