2017 Ford Explorer structure problems
656 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2017 Ford Explorer — 39% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V347000 (Structure); however, the part to perform the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…”
filed Sep 16, 2026
“The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving, the driver's side B-Pillar trim detached and was hanging off the vehicle with the wiring exposed. The contact used a bungee cord to secure the driver's side B-Pillar trim to the vehicle. The dealer was contacted by phone…”
filed Sep 9, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Roof rail covers may come loose and detach from the vehicleCampaign 26V448000 · Jul 14, 2026
- Driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while drivingCampaign 25V347000 · May 23, 2025
- A-pillar trim retention clips may not be properly engaged, allowing the trim to detachCampaign 24V031000 · Jan 19, 2024
- Retention pins could loosen and allow the roof rail covers to detach from the vehicleCampaign 21V316000 · May 5, 2021
Structure problems in other Explorer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Explorer | 1 | 3% |
| 2025 Explorer | 7 | 7% |
| 2023 Explorer | 10 | 9% |
| 2022 Explorer | 10 | 4% |
| 2021 Explorer | 23 | 5% |
| 2020 Explorer | 44 | 4% |
| 2019 Explorer | 148 | 50% |
| 2018 Explorer | 287 | 39% |
| 2016 Explorer | 584 | 24% |
| 2015 Explorer | 407 | 23% |
| 2014 Explorer | 276 | 16% |
| 2013 Explorer | 438 | 20% |
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.