2017 Ford Explorer recalls

13 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

This list covers the model year as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

All recalls

26V448000 · Ford Motor CompanyStructure recallThe roof rail covers may come loose and detach from the vehicle.Body & latchesFree replacement288KunitsJul 1426V101000 · Ford Motor CompanySuspension recallThe rear suspension toe links may fracture.Steering & suspensionFree replacement413KunitsFeb 2025V685000 · Ford Motor CompanyEquipment recallThe engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.EquipmentFree replacement59KunitsOct 202525V347000 · Ford Motor CompanyStructure recallThe driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.Body & latchesFree repair492KunitsMay 202524V031000 · Ford Motor CompanyStructure recallThe A-pillar trim retention clips may not be properly engaged, allowing the trim to detach.Body & latchesFree replacement1.9MunitsJan 202421V537000 · Ford Motor CompanySuspension recallExposure to road salt can cause the cross-axis ball joint to corrode and seize, resulting in a fracture of the outboard section…Steering & suspensionFree replacement631KunitsJul 202121V316000 · Ford Motor CompanyStructure recallThe retention pins could loosen and allow the roof rail covers to detach from the vehicle.Body & latchesFree replacement617KunitsMay 202120V675000 · Ford Motor CompanySuspension recallThe outboard section of a rear suspension toe link may fracture.Steering & suspensionFree replacement455KunitsMar 202119V651000 · Ford Motor CompanySeats recallThe seat frames may have sharp edges.Seats & beltsFree repair312KunitsSep 201919V435000 · Ford Motor CompanySuspension recallThe rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.Steering & suspensionFree replacement1.2MunitsJun 201917V530000 · Ford Motor CompanySteering recallThe steering gear heat shield fasteners may corrode, allowing the heat shield to detach.Steering & suspensionFree replacement253unitsAug 201717V332000 · Ford Motor CompanySeats recallIn the event of a crash, the seat back frame may not restrain the occupant due to having inadequate welds.Seats & beltsFree replacement2,204unitsMay 201716V925000 · Ford Motor CompanyEngine And Engine Cooling recallImproperly brazed turbocharger oil supply tubes may leak oil on engine components.Engine & powertrainFree replacement1,163unitsDec 2016