Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2017 Ford explorer has 597 NHTSA structure complaints and 3 structure-related recalls.
597
Complaints
3
Recalls
6
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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 ...
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...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | STRUCTURE | In regards to recall 24V031 and 25V347, both of my A Pilars have flown off my car while driving. Lu... |
| Mar 30, 2026 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed... |
| 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 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 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 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... |
| Feb 12, 2026 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 2... |
| Feb 10, 2026 | STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The lift gate glass shattered / exploded while sitting at a red light. |
| Jan 20, 2026 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 2... |
| Jan 14, 2026 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 2... |
| Jan 14, 2026 | STRUCTURE | I went to open my hatch and the bolts have completely rusted through to the point of detaching the r... |
| Jan 13, 2026 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 2... |
| Jan 7, 2026 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers:... |
| Jan 6, 2026 | STRUCTURE | Woke up one morning and noticed the b pillar almost completely detached. Called ford dealership in M... |
| Jan 5, 2026 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed... |
| Jan 5, 2026 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 2... |