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2017 Ford Explorer Ratings, Reviews and Analysis
Safety Ratings and Recalls
Recall Notices
2017 Ford Explorer (9/11/2019)
Campaign Number: 19V651000
Component Name: SEATS
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with power front seats. The seat frames may have sharp edges.
Defect: Occupants my contact the sharp edges when reaching between the power front seat and center console, increasing their risk of injury.
Corrective Action: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install protective tape on the exposed inside edge and tab of the power seat frames, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S29.
2017 Ford Explorer (6/10/2019)
Campaign Number: 19V435000
Component Name: SUSPENSION:REAR
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.
Defect: A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S17.
2017 Ford Explorer (8/28/2017)
Campaign Number: 17E048000
Component Name: SUSPENSION:REAR
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain Wheel Hub Bearing assemblies, part number HB5Z-1104-C, incorrectly listed as being for installation on the rear axles of 2011-2017 Ford Explorer 4X2 vehicles. These bearings assemblies were manufactured without a self retention feature, possibly resulting in the separation of the wheel or wheel end.
Defect: A loss of the wheel or wheel end can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Ford will notify the distributors of the hubs specifying that they are to only be used on drive axles. It is believed that none of the hubs were purchased from Ford dealers for the incorrect application. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
2017 Ford Explorer (8/28/2017)
Campaign Number: 17E048000
Component Name: WHEELS:CAP/COVER/HUB
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain Wheel Hub Bearing assemblies, part number HB5Z-1104-C, incorrectly listed as being for installation on the rear axles of 2011-2017 Ford Explorer 4X2 vehicles. These bearings assemblies were manufactured without a self retention feature, possibly resulting in the separation of the wheel or wheel end.
Defect: A loss of the wheel or wheel end can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Ford will notify the distributors of the hubs specifying that they are to only be used on drive axles. It is believed that none of the hubs were purchased from Ford dealers for the incorrect application. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
2017 Ford Explorer (8/28/2017)
Campaign Number: 17V530000
Component Name: STEERING
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Explorer, Taurus and Police Interceptor Utility and Sedan vehicles. The steering gear heat shield fasteners may corrode, allowing the heat shield to detach.
Defect: If the heat shield detaches, the steering gear may overheat, increasing the steering effort required by the driver, especially at lower speeds, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Ford will notify owners, and dealers to inspect and replace the heat shield fasteners as needed, free of charge. The recall began on September 13, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S23.
