2017 Ford Explorer fuel/propulsion system problems
44 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2017 Ford Explorer — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My 2017 Ford Explorer XLT with approximately 236,000 miles has an ongoing EVAP/fuel vapor system problem that causes the vehicle to hesitate, stumble, and attempt to stall. The problem occurs most frequently after refueling and also when the fuel level is low. The check-engine light comes on…”
filed Jun 17, 2026
“Vehicle experienced white exhaust smoke due to oil entering the exhaust system, caused by turbocharger failure. This led to contamination and failure of all O2 sensors, requiring full replacement, along with replacement of both turbochargers. The radiator also failed and had to be replaced. This…”
filed Apr 13, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Explorer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Explorer | 2 | 9% |
| 2025 Explorer | 3 | 3% |
| 2023 Explorer | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 Explorer | 19 | 8% |
| 2021 Explorer | 16 | 4% |
| 2020 Explorer | 40 | 3% |
| 2019 Explorer | 14 | 5% |
| 2018 Explorer | 19 | 3% |
| 2016 Explorer | 104 | 4% |
| 2015 Explorer | 86 | 5% |
| 2014 Explorer | 62 | 4% |
| 2013 Explorer | 120 | 5% |
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.