2017 Ford Explorer engine problems
237 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2017 Ford Explorer — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH on the interstate, the engine light illuminated and the vehicle stopped in the middle lane. The contact was able to maneuver and coasted the vehicle over to the side of the road. The instrument panel was illuminated…”
filed Sep 11, 2026
“Driving down the highway and checkengine light came on when I was headed to work. The vehicle lost power due to misfire with engine. I check the spark plugs and there is oil all over sparkplugs and the coil packs. This is a serious issue and needs to be addressed by ford immediately, they need to…”
filed Aug 8, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Improperly brazed turbocharger oil supply tubes may leak oil on engine componentsCampaign 16V925000 · Dec 22, 2016
Related service bulletins
Certain 2021-2024 Model Year Bronco, 2021-2024 Model Year Bronco Sport, 2020-2022 Model Year Corsair and Escape, 2016-2024 Model Year Explorer, 2019-2020 Model Year Fusion, 2016-2018 Model Year Focus RS, 2022-2024 Model…
25B51 · Other · issued May 9, 2026
Engine problems in other Explorer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Explorer | 6 | 18% |
| 2025 Explorer | 7 | 7% |
| 2024 Explorer | 1 | 5% |
| 2023 Explorer | 10 | 9% |
| 2022 Explorer | 30 | 11% |
| 2021 Explorer | 48 | 11% |
| 2020 Explorer | 113 | 9% |
| 2019 Explorer | 19 | 6% |
| 2018 Explorer | 95 | 13% |
| 2016 Explorer | 381 | 16% |
| 2015 Explorer | 226 | 13% |
| 2014 Explorer | 196 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Ford Explorer
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.