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2017 Ford Explorer

13 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 12:35
Repair when you can Structure

A detached roof rail cover can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

The roof rail covers may come loose and detach from the vehicle.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 288,314 vehicles affected Read campaign 26V448000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair soon Suspension

A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The rear suspension toe links may fracture.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 412,774 vehicles affected Read campaign 26V101000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Electrical

An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 59,006 vehicles affected Read campaign 25V685000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Structure

Door trim that detaches while driving can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 492,145 vehicles affected Read campaign 25V347000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Structure

A detached trim piece can fall off the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

The A-pillar trim retention clips may not be properly engaged, allowing the trim to detach.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 1,889,110 vehicles affected Read campaign 24V031000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Suspension

A rear toe-link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 631,176 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V537000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Structure

A detached roof rail cover can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

The retention pins could loosen and allow the roof rail covers to detach from the vehicle.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 616,967 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V316000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Suspension

A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The outboard section of a rear suspension toe link may fracture.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 454,941 vehicles affected Read campaign 20V675000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Seats

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.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 311,907 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V651000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Suspension

A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.

The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 1,194,173 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V435000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Steering

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.

The steering gear heat shield fasteners may corrode, allowing the heat shield to detach.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 253 vehicles affected Read campaign 17V530000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Seats

If the occupant is not adequately restrained in the event of a crash, they have an increased risk of injury.

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."

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 2,204 vehicles affected Read campaign 17V332000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Engine and engine cooling

An oil leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.

5L GTDI engines. Improperly brazed turbocharger oil supply tubes may leak oil on engine components.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 1,163 vehicles affected Read campaign 16V925000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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