Component Record

Ford Explorer 2017 Seats Problems

17 distinct owners reported a seats problem on the 2017 Ford Explorer - 1% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage17 complaints

17 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

17V332000Reported May 22, 2017 - 2,204 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on May 22, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 2,204 vehicles across all affected models.

19V651000Reported September 11, 2019 - 311,907 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on September 11, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 311,907 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Vehicle Structure660 Unknown Or Other372 Engine319 Power Train128 Electrical System95 Visibility77

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.