2017 Ford Explorer: Recalls, Complaints and Vehicle Data
Records last imported Oct 31, 2026 · Published · By CarTold Editorial Team
Before you buy a 2017 Explorer
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Recall redone
Campaign 20V675000 covers vehicles that were already repaired under recall 16V245000, according to NHTSA's description. When looking at one of these cars, ask for paperwork showing the later remedy was done, not just the first one.
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Where complaints cluster
Complaints concentrate on the structure: 37% of the 1,704 on file. The top components are structure (628, of which 6 mention a crash, 1 a fire and 4 an injury), engine (150, of which 1 mentions a crash, 2 a fire and 5 an injury) and power train (114, of which 4 mention a crash and 1 an injury). Across all 1,704 reports, 34 describe a crash, 11 a fire and 36 at least one injury.
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Complaints vs. other years
Owners have filed 1,704 complaints about the 2017 Explorer, about 1.7 times the typical year for this model (991). Older years have had longer to collect reports, so the gap is not explained by age alone.
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Recent reports
224 complaints (13% of the total) were filed in the last 12 months, so owners are still reporting problems, most often about the structure (113).
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Changes from 2016
EPA lists the same engines, transmissions and drive types as 2016; eleven recall campaigns name one of the two years and not the other (engine and engine cooling, fuel system, parking brake and others).
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Fuel economy and running cost
Its most efficient version (2.3-litre 4-cylinder) is rated 22 mpg combined, below the median for the 2017 SUVs we cover (median 25 mpg across 45 other EPA listings); the thirstiest version is rated 18 mpg. At 15,000 miles a year and the national average regular gasoline price of $4.28 (EIA, week of Oct 19, 2026), fuel would cost about $2,920 a year in the most efficient version and about $3,570 in the thirstiest.
Complaint trends
1,704 complaints on file with NHTSA, by category.
Top components as NHTSA logged them:
- Structure — 584 complaints (34%)
- Unknown or other — 267 complaints (16%)
- Engine — 140 complaints (8%)
- Power train — 77 complaints (5%)
- Engine and engine cooling — 57 complaints (3%)
- Steering — 42 complaints (2%)
What owners told NHTSA
Short excerpts from owner reports submitted to NHTSA. They are unverified and describe one vehicle each.
“The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V031000 (Structure) and 25V347000 (Structure) however, the parts to complete the recall repairs were not yet available.”
“Vehicle losses power randomly during acceleration, may not stay in park without parking brake on. Shudders badly and shifts harshly decelerates without warning.”
“Both turbochargers on my 2017 Ford Explorer Platinum with the 3.5L EcoBoost V6 have failed. The first turbocharger failed and was replaced in 2025.”
Recalls
14 campaigns on file. Check a specific car with our VIN recall check.
Structure:body
· 26V448000 · 2026-07-14
A detached roof rail cover can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles. The roof rail covers may come loose and detach from the vehicle.
Consequence: A detached roof rail cover can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the roof rail covers and as necessary, repair or replace the push-pins, rail clips, or roof rail covers, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 28, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in January 2027. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 21V316.
Suspension:rear
· 26V101000 · 2026-02-20
A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture.
Consequence: A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the toe links, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 16, 2026. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 21V537. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 25, 2026.
Equipment:electrical:engine block heater
· 25V685000 · 2025-10-10
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Consequence: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 3, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated December 2026.
Structure:body
· 25V347000 · 2025-05-23
Door trim that detaches while driving can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Explorer vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.
Consequence: Door trim that detaches while driving can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will repair the B-pillar trim, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 5, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated November 2026.
Structure:body:roof and pillars
· 24V031000 · 2024-01-19
A detached trim piece can fall off the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles. The A-pillar trim retention clips may not be properly engaged, allowing the trim to detach.
Consequence: A detached trim piece can fall off the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the A-pillar trim as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model years. Owner notification letters were mailed between July 18, 2024 and December 16, 2025.
Suspension:rear
· 21V537000 · 2021-07-15
A rear toe-link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia. Exposure to road salt can cause the cross-axis ball joint to corrode and seize, resulting in a fracture of the outboard section of the rear suspension toe link.
Consequence: A rear toe-link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the cross-axis ball joint (CABJ) knuckle, and replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall numbers 16V-245, 19V-435, and 20V-675. Certain vehicles previously repaired will need to return for the new remedy. An interim notification letter notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on September 10, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 16, 2022.
Structure:body
· 21V316000 · 2021-05-05
A detached roof rail cover can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles. The retention pins could loosen and allow the roof rail covers to detach from the vehicle.
Consequence: A detached roof rail cover can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install push-pins and replace any damaged rail clips and roof rail covers, as necessary, free of charge. The interim owner notification letter was mailed on June 22, 2021. Owner notification letters (remedy available) were mailed on October 1, 2021.
Suspension:rear
· 20V675000 · 2021-03-12
A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin that were previously repaired under a prior recall numbers 16V-245 or 19V-435. The outboard section of a rear suspension toe link may fracture.
Consequence: A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the cross-axis ball joint (CABJ) knuckle attached to the rear suspension toe link and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 27, 2020.
Seats
· 19V651000 · 2019-09-11
Occupants my contact the sharp edges when reaching between the power front seat and center console, increasing their risk of injury.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with power front seats. The seat frames may have sharp edges.
Consequence: Occupants my contact the sharp edges when reaching between the power front seat and center console, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install protective tape on the exposed inside edge and tab of the power seat frames, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2019.
Suspension:rear
· 19V435000 · 2019-06-10
A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.
Consequence: A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, and inspect both rear toe link ball joints, replacing the rear wheel knuckle(s), if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2019.
Wheels:hub
· 17E048000 · 2017-08-28
A loss of the wheel or wheel end can increase the risk of a crash.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain Wheel Hub Bearing assemblies, part number HB5Z-1104-C, incorrectly listed as being for installation on the rear axles of 2011-2017 Ford Explorer 4X2 vehicles. These bearings assemblies were manufactured without a self retention feature, possibly resulting in the separation of the wheel or wheel end.
Consequence: A loss of the wheel or wheel end can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify the distributors of the hubs specifying that they are to only be used on drive axles. It is believed that none of the hubs were purchased from Ford dealers for the incorrect application.
Steering
· 17V530000 · 2017-08-28
If the heat shield detaches, the steering gear may overheat, increasing the steering effort required by the driver, especially at lower speeds, and increasing …
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Explorer, Taurus and Police Interceptor Utility and Sedan vehicles. The steering gear heat shield fasteners may corrode, allowing the heat shield to detach.
Consequence: If the heat shield detaches, the steering gear may overheat, increasing the steering effort required by the driver, especially at lower speeds, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers to inspect and replace the heat shield fasteners as needed, free of charge. The recall began on September 13, 2017.
Seats:front assembly:recliner
· 17V332000 · 2017-05-22
If the occupant is not adequately restrained in the event of a crash, they have an increased risk of injury.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Explorer, F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550 vehicles equipped with a manual driver's seat back recliner mechanism. In the event of a crash, the seat back frame may not restrain the occupant due to having inadequate welds. As such, these vehicles may not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202a, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."
Consequence: If the occupant is not adequately restrained in the event of a crash, they have an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the seat back frame, free of charge. The recall began on June 7, 2017.
Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger
· 16V925000 · 2016-12-22
An oil leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Taurus, 2016-2017 Ford Flex, Lincoln MKT, 2017 Ford Explorer and Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines. Improperly brazed turbocharger oil supply tubes may leak oil on engine components.
Consequence: An oil leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the turbocharger oil supply tubes, free of charge. The recall began on January 31, 2017.
Investigations
Structure:body:roof and pillars
Opened 2023-01-27 · Closed 2024-02-08
NHTSA summary
On January 27, 2023, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE23-001 to investigate allegations of A-pillar trim panel detachment on model year (MY) 2011-2019 Ford Explorer vehicles. At the time of opening, the office had received 164 Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) reporting this failure. ODI has received 671 VOQs regarding this failure, including 1 alleged crash and 2 alleged injuries. Some consumers have reported that the failure occurred while they were driving at highway speeds, with the detached trim panel entering the path of travel of the vehicle behind them, requiring t…
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe, structure:body
Opened 2017-07-27 · Closed 2023-01-17
NHTSA summary
During the EA17-002 investigation, the agency reviewed and analyzed reports of exhaust odors in the passenger cabins of Model Year 2011 to 2017 Ford Explorers. This investigation required an approach that incorporated knowledge and expertise from the automotive, medical, environmental health, and occupational safety fields. The agency conducted an in-depth investigation that encompassed the review of over 6,500 consumer complaints, conducting field inspections, and testing the relevant vehicles, both independently and in coordination with Ford and other entities. During the investigation, the…
Manufacturer communications
Service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. They are not recalls.
Electrical system 40 documents (2016-08-03 – 2022-08-31)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-08-31 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2022-07-29 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2022-05-24 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2021-12-16 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2021-08-27 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2021-08-16 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2021-06-02 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2020-06-17 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment |
| 2020-05-29 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2020-04-22 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2020-03-09 | service bulletin | Electrical system, unknown or other |
| 2019-11-21 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2019-08-07 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2019-07-29 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2019-06-24 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2019-04-26 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment:appliance:air conditioner |
| 2019-03-27 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2019-02-22 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2019-02-22 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2019-02-07 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment:appliance:air conditioner |
| 2018-12-14 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2018-12-12 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2018-11-01 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2018-10-05 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment:appliance:air conditioner |
| 2018-09-27 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2018-09-21 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2018-08-02 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2018-06-22 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment |
| 2018-03-19 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2018-01-11 | service bulletin | Electrical system, power train |
| 2018-01-10 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2017-11-02 | service bulletin | Electrical system, power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/t… |
| 2017-10-30 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2017-10-06 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2017-07-25 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2016-09-19 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment:electrical |
| 2016-09-08 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment:electrical |
| 2016-09-02 | service bulletin | Electrical system, engine and engine cooling |
| 2016-08-22 | service bulletin | Electrical system, steering |
| 2016-08-03 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
Equipment 20 documents (2016-11-11 – 2024-04-24)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-24 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2022-03-21 | service bulletin | Equipment, equipment:mechanical, seats |
| 2021-07-12 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2021-03-25 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2020-03-09 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2019-11-10 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2019-02-18 | service bulletin | Equipment, equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2019-02-05 | service bulletin | Equipment, power train |
| 2019-01-17 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2018-12-04 | service bulletin | Equipment, seats |
| 2018-09-19 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2018-07-12 | service bulletin | Equipment, latches/locks/linkages, seats |
| 2018-06-29 | service bulletin | Equipment, electrical system |
| 2018-06-12 | service bulletin | Equipment, electrical system |
| 2018-03-30 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2018-01-29 | service bulletin | Equipment, electrical system, electrical system:software, equipment:electrical |
| 2018-01-10 | service bulletin | Equipment, equipment:electrical |
| 2017-04-12 | service bulletin | Equipment, engine and engine cooling |
| 2017-04-05 | service bulletin | Equipment, seats |
| 2016-11-11 | service bulletin | Equipment |
Power train 12 documents (2018-01-11 – 2024-03-01)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-01 | service bulletin | Power train |
| 2022-09-01 | service bulletin | Power train, engine and engine cooling |
| 2022-09-01 | service bulletin | Power train |
| 2022-07-19 | service bulletin | Power train |
| 2021-03-01 | service bulletin | Power train |
| 2021-02-05 | service bulletin | Power train |
| 2020-10-09 | service bulletin | Power train |
| 2019-12-20 | service bulletin | Power train |
| 2019-05-10 | service bulletin | Power train |
| 2019-02-05 | service bulletin | Power train, power train:axle assembly:axle shaft:seal |
| 2018-09-27 | service bulletin | Power train |
| 2018-01-11 | service bulletin | Power train |
Seats 9 documents (2017-11-09 – 2022-02-17)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-02-17 | service bulletin | Seats |
| 2021-07-22 | service bulletin | Seats |
| 2020-01-07 | service bulletin | Seats |
| 2019-12-20 | service bulletin | Seats, electrical system |
| 2019-09-27 | service bulletin | Seats, seats:front assembly:power adjust |
| 2019-05-01 | service bulletin | Seats |
| 2019-02-19 | service bulletin | Seats |
| 2019-02-19 | service bulletin | Seats, seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler, electrical system |
| 2017-11-09 | service bulletin | Seats |
Engine 8 documents (2016-12-22 – 2019-05-23)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-05-23 | service bulletin | Engine, engine and engine cooling |
| 2019-04-26 | service bulletin | Engine |
| 2018-08-23 | service bulletin | Engine |
| 2017-09-13 | service bulletin | Engine |
| 2017-07-12 | service bulletin | Engine |
| 2017-03-21 | service bulletin | Engine |
| 2017-01-10 | service bulletin | Engine |
| 2016-12-22 | service bulletin | Engine |
Equipment:electrical 7 documents (2016-11-11 – 2018-02-21)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-21 | service bulletin | Equipment:electrical |
| 2018-01-29 | service bulletin | Equipment:electrical |
| 2018-01-10 | service bulletin | Equipment:electrical |
| 2017-11-22 | service bulletin | Equipment:electrical |
| 2017-10-06 | service bulletin | Equipment:electrical |
| 2017-04-18 | service bulletin | Equipment:electrical, back over prevention: camera system |
| 2016-11-11 | service bulletin | Equipment:electrical |
Engine and engine cooling 6 documents (2018-01-08 – 2024-03-06)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-06 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2021-08-19 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2020-09-25 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2019-12-20 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2018-01-10 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2018-01-08 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling |
Structure 6 documents (2018-01-10 – 2023-04-04)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-04-04 | service bulletin | Structure |
| 2021-02-01 | service bulletin | Structure, equipment adaptive/mobility, equipment |
| 2020-07-13 | service bulletin | Structure |
| 2019-02-07 | service bulletin | Structure |
| 2019-02-07 | service bulletin | Structure, equipment |
| 2018-01-10 | service bulletin | Structure |
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Suspension 6 documents (2019-09-12 – 2023-02-07)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-02-07 | service bulletin | Suspension |
| 2022-11-04 | service bulletin | Suspension, unknown or other, suspension:rear |
| 2022-02-18 | service bulletin | Suspension |
| 2021-03-19 | service bulletin | Suspension |
| 2021-03-08 | service bulletin | Suspension |
| 2019-09-12 | service bulletin | Suspension |
Equipment adaptive/mobility 6 documents (2017-07-18 – 2020-12-09)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-12-09 | service bulletin | Equipment adaptive/mobility, power train |
| 2019-06-20 | service bulletin | Equipment adaptive/mobility, forward collision avoidance |
| 2019-02-18 | service bulletin | Equipment adaptive/mobility, equipment |
| 2018-06-22 | service bulletin | Equipment adaptive/mobility, equipment, electrical system |
| 2018-06-12 | service bulletin | Equipment adaptive/mobility, engine |
| 2017-07-18 | service bulletin | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
Electrical system:software 6 documents (2017-07-14 – 2020-10-09)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-10-09 | service bulletin | Electrical system:software, power train |
| 2020-08-06 | service bulletin | Electrical system:software |
| 2019-03-19 | service bulletin | Electrical system:software, electrical system |
| 2018-04-04 | service bulletin | Electrical system:software |
| 2017-09-21 | service bulletin | Electrical system:software |
| 2017-07-14 | service bulletin | Electrical system:software |
Steering 5 documents (2016-10-10 – 2020-07-10)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-07-10 | service bulletin | Steering |
| 2020-05-22 | service bulletin | Steering |
| 2018-11-01 | service bulletin | Steering, steering: steering wheel/handle bar |
| 2018-08-24 | service bulletin | Steering |
| 2016-10-10 | service bulletin | Steering |
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system 4 documents (2017-10-26 – 2022-05-26)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-05-26 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system |
| 2019-06-24 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system |
| 2019-01-09 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system |
| 2017-10-26 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system |
Wheels 4 documents (2017-11-08 – 2022-03-31)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-03-31 | service bulletin | Wheels |
| 2020-06-05 | service bulletin | Wheels, suspension:rear, equipment adaptive/mobility, equipment |
| 2020-05-14 | service bulletin | Wheels |
| 2017-11-08 | service bulletin | Wheels, tires |
Equipment:appliance:air conditioner 4 documents (2019-02-07 – 2019-08-14)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-08-14 | service bulletin | Equipment:appliance:air conditioner |
| 2019-07-02 | service bulletin | Equipment:appliance:air conditioner, electrical system |
| 2019-05-06 | service bulletin | Equipment:appliance:air conditioner |
| 2019-02-07 | service bulletin | Equipment:appliance:air conditioner, engine and engine cooling, electrical syst… |
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control 4 documents (2016-09-21 – 2018-06-14)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-06-14 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control |
| 2018-06-13 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control |
| 2017-10-12 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control |
| 2016-09-21 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control, engine and engine co… |
Power train:automatic transmission 3 documents (2018-03-21 – 2021-05-24)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-05-24 | service bulletin | Power train:automatic transmission, engine and engine cooling |
| 2020-12-10 | service bulletin | Power train:automatic transmission, engine and engine cooling |
| 2018-03-21 | service bulletin | Power train:automatic transmission |
Structure:body:roof and pillars 3 documents (2019-04-05 – 2020-12-08)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-12-08 | service bulletin | Structure:body:roof and pillars, equipment |
| 2020-05-07 | service bulletin | Structure:body:roof and pillars |
| 2019-04-05 | service bulletin | Structure:body:roof and pillars, structure |
Visibility 3 documents (2019-02-26 – 2019-12-18)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-12-18 | service bulletin | Visibility |
| 2019-08-09 | service bulletin | Visibility, visibility:glass, side/rear |
| 2019-02-26 | service bulletin | Visibility |
Equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/CD etc. 3 documents (2016-10-26 – 2018-03-21)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-03-21 | service bulletin | Equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/CD etc. |
| 2018-02-14 | service bulletin | Equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/CD etc. |
| 2016-10-26 | service bulletin | Equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/CD etc. |
Service brakes 3 documents (2016-10-17 – 2017-10-03)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-10-03 | service bulletin | Service brakes |
| 2016-10-17 | service bulletin | Service brakes |
| 2016-10-17 | service bulletin | Service brakes |
Unknown or other 2 documents (2024-05-27 – 2024-10-10)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-10 | service bulletin | Unknown or other |
| 2024-05-27 | service bulletin | Unknown or other |
Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual 2 documents (2017-03-14 – 2023-06-08)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-06-08 | service bulletin | Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual |
| 2017-03-14 | service bulletin | Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual |
Power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) 2 documents (2018-08-31 – 2022-08-31)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-08-31 | service bulletin | Power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm), power train:a… |
| 2018-08-31 | service bulletin | Power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm), electrical sy… |
Equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system) 2 documents (2017-10-06 – 2021-12-23)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-12-23 | service bulletin | Equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system), electrical… |
| 2017-10-06 | service bulletin | Equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system) |
Structure:body:door 2 documents (2017-09-01 – 2019-07-04)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-07-04 | service bulletin | Structure:body:door, structure |
| 2017-09-01 | service bulletin | Structure:body:door |
Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger 2 documents (2018-01-10 – 2018-11-14)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-11-14 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger |
| 2018-01-10 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger |
Exterior lighting:headlights 2 documents (2018-02-05 – 2018-03-13)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-03-13 | service bulletin | Exterior lighting:headlights |
| 2018-02-05 | service bulletin | Exterior lighting:headlights |
Electrical system:12V/24V/48V battery 2 documents (2017-03-23 – 2018-02-09)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-09 | service bulletin | Electrical system:12V/24V/48V battery |
| 2017-03-23 | service bulletin | Electrical system:12V/24V/48V battery |
Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly 1 document (2022-01-07)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-01-07 | service bulletin | Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly |
Power train:manual transmission:internal:dogs/synchros 1 document (2021-08-17)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-08-17 | service bulletin | Power train:manual transmission:internal:dogs/synchros |
Structure:frame and members:underbody shields 1 document (2020-05-18)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-05-18 | service bulletin | Structure:frame and members:underbody shields, seats |
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe 1 document (2019-08-27)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-08-27 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe, eng… |
Visibility:power window devices and controls 1 document (2019-02-26)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-02-26 | service bulletin | Visibility:power window devices and controls, electrical system |
Seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler 1 document (2019-01-09)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-01-09 | service bulletin | Seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler |
Latches/locks/linkages 1 document (2018-11-01)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-11-01 | service bulletin | Latches/locks/linkages, seats |
Tires:tread/belt 1 document (2018-03-29)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-03-29 | service bulletin | Tires:tread/belt |
Visibility:glass 1 document (2018-03-20)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-03-20 | service bulletin | Visibility:glass, side/rear |
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel 1 document (2018-03-15)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-03-15 | service bulletin | Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel |
Power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive) 1 document (2018-01-08)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-08 | service bulletin | Power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive), engine |
Lane departure 1 document (2017-11-29)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-11-29 | service bulletin | Lane departure, electrical system, equipment, back over prevention |
Structure:body 1 document (2017-01-27)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-01-27 | service bulletin | Structure:body, equipment:electrical, equipment |
Tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems 1 document (2016-10-26)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-10-26 | service bulletin | Tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems |
Seat belts:front:retractor 1 document (2016-09-30)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-09-30 | service bulletin | Seat belts:front:retractor, seat belts |
193 communications on file, grouped into 44 categories.
Fuel economy
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Explorer FWD | 2.3L 4cyl | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 | 27 | 22 |
| Explorer AWD | 2.3L 4cyl | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 18 | 25 | 21 |
| Explorer 2WD FFV | 3.5L 6cyl | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 17 | 24 | 20 |
| Explorer FWD | 3.5L 6cyl | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 17 | 24 | 20 |
| Explorer AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 16 | 23 | 19 |
| Explorer AWD FFV | 3.5L 6cyl | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 16 | 23 | 19 |
| Explorer AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 16 | 22 | 18 |
Safety ratings
| Configuration | Overall | Frontal | 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 |
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