Component Record

Ford Explorer 2017 Engine Problems

319 distinct owners reported a engine problem on the 2017 Ford Explorer - 19% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage319 complaints

319 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

16V925000Reported December 22, 2016 - 1,163 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on December 22, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 1,163 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Vehicle Structure660 Unknown Or Other372 Power Train128 Electrical System95 Visibility77 Steering76

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.