2017 Ford Explorer body & structure problems
Owners reported body & structure problems in 661 complaints for the 2017 Ford Explorer, 32% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 661 32% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 76,000 miles 313 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 7 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 7 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When body & structure problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 25 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 22 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 44 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 73 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 58 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 39 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 27 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 11 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 7 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 5 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 313 body & structure complaints that report mileage, the median is about 76,000 miles, and 29% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 7 crashes, 2 fires, 7 injuries.
What owners wrote
Vehicle was involved in a 2 vehicle accident. Explorer was rear ended by a vehicle (dodge dakota pickup truck) traveling approximately 55 MPH while explorer was at a stop, waiting to make a left hand turn. The impact was slightly off center to the driver side. The driver seat back collapsed backwards causing driver and rear passenger to collide resulting in lacerations and head injuries to both.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the A-pillar trim on both sides of the windshield became very loose and started to detach. The contact also stated that the B-pillar trim on both sides of the front door was loosened and had started to detach. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V031000 (Structure) and 25V347000 (Structure).
Other problems reported for the 2017 Ford Explorer
- Engine 312 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 117 complaints
- Electrical system 95 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 77 complaints
- Steering 76 complaints
- Wheels 60 complaints
- Suspension 59 complaints
- Fuel system 49 complaints