2017 Ford Explorer problems and complaints
Owners have filed 1700 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Ford Explorer. The most-reported areas: Structure (660), Unknown Or Other (374), Engine (237).
Key takeaways
- 1700 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 34 involve a crash, 11 a fire, 51 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 660 | 39% |
| Unknown Or Other | 374 | 22% |
| Engine | 237 | 14% |
| Power Train | 123 | 7% |
| Electrical System | 93 | 5% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 77 | 5% |
| Steering | 76 | 4% |
| Wheels | 60 | 4% |
| Suspension | 57 | 3% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 44 | 3% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 44 | 3% |
| Air Bags | 34 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Ford Explorer 4 DR SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2017 Ford Explorer 4 DR SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Structure - filed 2026-09-16
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V347000 (Structure); however, the part to perform the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the d...
Suspension,structure - filed 2026-09-15
See attached document for complaint.
Engine And Engine Cooling,engine - filed 2026-09-11
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH on the interstate, the engine light illuminated and the vehicle stopped in the middle lane. The contact was able to maneuver and coasted the vehicle over to the side of the road. The instrument panel was illuminated afterwards. The cont...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.