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2017 Ford Explorer: recalls, problems and warranty extensions
Everything US government records hold on the 2017 Ford Explorer as a model. To see how it applies to one car, and to check its mileage and VIN, enter the VIN.
14Safety recalls
1,712Owner complaints to NHTSA
2Defect investigations
5/5NHTSA overall crash rating
Most-reported problems
What 2017 Ford Explorer owners report most often to NHTSA, and the mileage where most reports fall.
Your VIN report marks where your car's odometer sits on each of these ranges.
Safety recalls
Recalls issued for the 2017 Ford Explorer. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
- SeatsSep 2019 · Campaign 19V651000
- Suspension: RearJun 2019 · Campaign 19V435000
- Wheels: HubAug 2017 · Campaign 17E048000
- SteeringAug 2017 · Campaign 17V530000
- Seats: Front AssemblyMay 2017 · Campaign 17V332000
- Engine And Engine Cooling: EngineDec 2016 · Campaign 16V925000
- Structure: BodyMay 2021 · Campaign 21V316000
- Suspension: RearJul 2021 · Campaign 21V537000
- Suspension: RearMar 2021 · Campaign 20V675000
- Structure: BodyJan 2024 · Campaign 24V031000
- Structure: BodyMay 2025 · Campaign 25V347000
- Equipment: ElectricalOct 2025 · Campaign 25V685000
Whether a recall was done is shown by the dealer or NHTSA's recall lookup. Your report lists each one with the risk and the fix.
Defect investigations
NHTSA investigations that include this model.
- Windshield trim molding Item detachmentPE23001 · opened Jan 2023 · closed Feb 2024
- Exhaust Odor in Passenger CabEA17002 · opened Jul 2017 · closed Jan 2023
Sources: NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, NCAP crash ratings, manufacturer communications and defect investigations. Model-level data: individual cars may differ.