2017 Ford Explorer problems by component
1,669 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Ford Explorer, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure → | 642 | 38% | 75,500 mi |
| Engine → | 235 | 14% | 30,000 mi |
| Power Train → | 123 | 7% | 59,000 mi |
| Electrical System → | 93 | 6% | 48,250 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 76 | 5% | 90,000 mi |
| Steering → | 75 | 4% | 43,833 mi |
| Wheels → | 60 | 4% | 20,000 mi |
| Suspension → | 56 | 3% | 43,500 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 44 | 3% | 23,350 mi |
| Visibility/wiper → | 44 | 3% | 19,334 mi |
| Air Bags → | 32 | 2% | 45,750 mi |
| Visibility → | 31 | 2% | 69,000 mi |
| Tires → | 22 | 1% | 20,000 mi |
| Seat Belts → | 21 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes → | 21 | 1% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 21 | 1% | — |
| Seats → | 16 | 1% | — |
| Exterior Lighting → | 11 | 1% | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 8 | 0% | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 6 | 0% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 0% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 5 | 0% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 4 | 0% | — |
| Lane Departure | 4 | 0% | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 0% | — |
| Tether, Lower Anchor (on Car Seat OR Vehicle) | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.