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2017 Ford Explorer: Quick Overview
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2017 Ford Explorer Specifications
Vehicle Information
| Year | 2017 |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Explorer |
| Trim | - |
| Style | All-Wheel Drive |
| Type | Sport Utility Vehicle |
| Category | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle |
Manufacturing Details
| Made In | United States |
| Manufacturing City | CHICAGO |
Dimensions
| Doors | 4-Door |
| Curb Weight | 2223.05 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | 3175.14 kg |
| Overall Height | 180.34 cm |
| Overall Length | 503.68 cm |
| Overall Width | 200.41 cm |
| Wheelbase Length | 286.51 cm |
| Standard Seating | 7 |
Engine & Performance
| Engine | 3.5-L V-6 |
| Engine Size | 3.5L |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Transmission | 6-Speed Automatic |
| Transmission Type | Automatic |
| Transmission Speeds | 6-Speed |
| Drivetrain | All-Wheel Drive |
Additional Features
| Anti-Brake System | 4-Wheel ABS |
| Steering Type | Rack & Pinion |
Pricing
| Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) | $45,205 USD |
| Invoice Price | $42,379 USD |
| Delivery Charges | $945 USD |
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2017 Ford Explorer Prices and Market Value
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2017 Ford Explorer Cost of Ownership
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2017 Ford Explorer Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Fuel Capacity
48.83 liters
City Mileage
6.25 km/l
Highway Mileage
4.55 km/l
2017 Ford Explorer Safety Rating
NHTSA
2017 Ford Explorer Recalls & Defects
Seats
Recall date
2017-05-22
Recall no.
17v332000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) IS Recalling Certain 2017 Ford Explorer, F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550 Vehicles Equipped With A Manual Driver's Seat Back Recliner Mechanism. IN THE Event OF A Crash, THE Seat Back Frame MAY NOT Restrain THE Occupant DUE TO Having Inadequate Welds. AS Such, These Vehicles MAY NOT Meet THE Requirements OF Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) Numbers 202a, "head Restraints" and 207, "seating Systems."
Consequence
IF THE Occupant IS NOT Adequately Restrained IN THE Event OF A Crash, They Have AN Increased Risk OF Injury.
Remedy
Ford Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Inspect And, IF Necessary, Replace THE Seat Back Frame, Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began ON June 7, 2017. Owners MAY Contact Ford AT 1-866-436-7332. Ford's Number FOR This Recall IS 17c08.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
Seats:front Assembly:recliner
Recall date
2017-05-22
Recall no.
17v332000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) IS Recalling Certain 2017 Ford Explorer, F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550 Vehicles Equipped With A Manual Driver's Seat Back Recliner Mechanism. IN THE Event OF A Crash, THE Seat Back Frame MAY NOT Restrain THE Occupant DUE TO Having Inadequate Welds. AS Such, These Vehicles MAY NOT Meet THE Requirements OF Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) Numbers 202a, "head Restraints" and 207, "seating Systems."
Consequence
IF THE Occupant IS NOT Adequately Restrained IN THE Event OF A Crash, They Have AN Increased Risk OF Injury.
Remedy
Ford Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Inspect And, IF Necessary, Replace THE Seat Back Frame, Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began ON June 7, 2017. Owners MAY Contact Ford AT 1-866-436-7332. Ford's Number FOR This Recall IS 17c08.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
Engine and Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/Supercharger
Recall date
2016-12-22
Recall no.
16v925000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) IS Recalling Certain Model Year 2016 Ford Taurus, 2016-2017 Ford Flex, Lincoln Mkt, 2017 Ford Explorer and Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles Equipped With 3.5l Gtdi Engines. Improperly Brazed Turbocharger OIL Supply Tubes MAY Leak OIL ON Engine Components.
Consequence
AN OIL Leak, IN THE Presence OF AN Ignition Source, Increases THE Risk OF A Fire.
Remedy
Ford Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Inspect, and IF Necessary, Replace THE Turbocharger OIL Supply Tubes, Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began ON January 31, 2017. Owners MAY Contact Ford Customer Service AT 1-866-436-7332. Ford's Number FOR This Recall IS 16s46.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
Steering
Recall date
2017-08-28
Recall no.
17v530000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
Suspension:rear
Recall date
2017-08-28
Recall no.
17e048000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
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.
Consequence
A Loss OF THE Wheel or Wheel END CAN Increase THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
Wheels:hub
Recall date
2017-08-28
Recall no.
17e048000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
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.
Consequence
A Loss OF THE Wheel or Wheel END CAN Increase THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
Seats
Recall date
2019-09-11
Recall no.
19v651000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) IS Recalling Certain 2017 Ford Explorer Vehicles Equipped With Power Front Seats. THE Seat Frames MAY Have Sharp Edges.
Consequence
Occupants MY Contact THE Sharp Edges When Reaching Between THE Power Front Seat and Center Console, Increasing Their Risk OF Injury.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
Suspension:rear
Recall date
2020-10-30
Recall no.
20v675000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) IS Recalling Certain 2013-2017 Explorer Vehicles Originally Sold, or Currently Registered IN Connecticut, Delaware, THE District OF Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, NEW Hampshire, NEW Jersey, NEW York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin That Were Previously Repaired Under A Prior Recall Numbers 16v-245 or 19v-435. THE Outboard Section OF A Rear Suspension TOE Link MAY Fracture.
Consequence
A Rear TOE Link Fracture CAN Result IN A Loss OF Steering Control, Increasing THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy
Ford Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Inspect THE Cross-Axis Ball Joint (Cabj) Knuckle Attached TO THE Rear Suspension TOE Link and Replace IT AS Necessary, Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began November 27, 2020. Owners MAY Contact Ford Customer Service AT 1-866-436-7332. Ford's Number FOR This Recall IS 20s62.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
Suspension:rear
Recall date
2019-06-10
Recall no.
19v435000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
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.
Consequence
A Fractured Rear TOE Link Will Cause A Sudden Change IN Vehicle Handling and Increase THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy
Ford Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Replace THE Rear Suspension TOE Links, and Inspect Both Rear TOE Link Ball Joints, Replacing THE Rear Wheel Knuckle(S), IF Necessary, 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.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
Structure:body
Recall date
2021-05-05
Recall no.
21v316000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) IS Recalling Certain 2016-2019 Explorer Vehicles. THE Retention Pins Could Loosen and Allow THE Roof Rail Covers TO Detach From THE Vehicle.
Consequence
A Detached Roof Rail Cover CAN Create A Road Hazard, Increasing THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy
Dealers Will Install Push-Pins and Replace ANY Damaged Rail Clips and Roof Rail Covers, AS Necessary, Free OF Charge. THE Interim Owner Notification Letter WAS Mailed ON June 22, 2021. Owner Notification Letters (Remedy Available) Were Mailed ON October 1, 2021. Owners MAY Contact Ford Customer Service AT 1-866-436-7332. Ford's Number FOR This Recall IS 21s22.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
Suspension:rear
Recall date
2021-07-15
Recall no.
21v537000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) IS Recalling Certain 2013-2017 Explorer Vehicles Originally Sold, or Ever Registered, IN Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, NEW Hampshire, NEW Jersey, NEW York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and THE District OF Columbia. Exposure TO Road Salt CAN Cause THE Cross-Axis Ball Joint TO Corrode and Seize, Resulting IN A Fracture OF THE Outboard Section OF THE Rear Suspension TOE Link.
Consequence
A Rear Toe-Link Fracture CAN Result IN A Loss OF Steering Control, Increasing THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy
Dealers Will Inspect and Replace AS Necessary, THE Cross-Axis Ball Joint (Cabj) Knuckle, and Replace THE Rear Suspension TOE Links, Free OF Charge. This Recall IS AN Expansion OF Previous Nhtsa Recall Numbers 16v-245, 19v-435, and 20v-675. Certain Vehicles Previously Repaired Will Need TO Return FOR THE NEW Remedy. AN Interim Notification Letter Notifying Owners OF THE Safety Risk Were Mailed ON September 10, 2021. Owner Notification Letters Were Mailed ON March 16, 2022. Owners MAY Contact Ford's Customer Service AT 1-866-436-7332. Ford's Number FOR This Recall IS 21s32.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.nhtsa.gov.
Structure:body:roof and Pillars
Recall date
2024-01-19
Recall no.
24v031000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) IS Recalling Certain 2011-2019 Explorer Vehicles. THE A-Pillar Trim Retention Clips MAY NOT BE Properly Engaged, Allowing THE Trim TO Detach.
Consequence
A Detached Trim Piece CAN Fall OFF THE Vehicle, Becoming A Road Hazard and Increasing THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy
Dealers Will Inspect and Replace THE A-Pillar Trim AS Necessary, Free OF Charge. Owner Notification Letters Were Mailed ON April 2, 2025. Owners MAY Contact Ford Customer Service AT 1-866-436-7332. Ford's Number FOR This Recall IS 24s02.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.nhtsa.gov.
2017 Ford Explorer Warranty
Basic
Original warranty
36 months / 36,000 miles
Estimated remaining
Expired
Powertrain
Original warranty
60 months / 60,000 miles
Estimated remaining
Expired
Rust
Original warranty
60 months / unlimited miles
Estimated remaining
Expired
2017 Ford Explorer Insurance
Insurance for a 2017 Ford Explorer is moderately priced, reflecting its status as a Sport Utility Vehicle with strong safety ratings and
reasonable repair costs.
reasonable repair costs.
How Does the 2017 Ford Explorer Compare to Other Sport Utility Vehicle?
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