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2017 Ford Explorer

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

13

12 current

Combined

12.6L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$3,906

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2026341 · manufacturer campaign 26S54

14 July 2026

Transport Canada lists: Explorer 2016–2019 · Police 2016–2019

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the repairs completed by a Ford dealer during customer satisfaction program 20N11 may not be effective. As a result, a second repair is required. On certain vehicles, the roof rail covers could become loose and detach while driving. Note: This recall is an expansion of Transport Canada recall no. 2021-267. Vehicles repaired under that recall don't require this repair.

Why it matters

A roof rail cover that detaches while driving could create a hazard for other road users and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, secure the roof rail covers.

14,442 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Suspension

Transport Canada recall 2026080 · manufacturer campaign 26S08

20 February 2026

Transport Canada lists: Explorer 2017–2019 · Police 2017–2019

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the outer ball joint for the rear suspension toe link(s) may seize. If this happens, the toe link(s) could break while driving. This could cause a sudden loss of vehicle stability.

Why it matters

A loss of vehicle stability could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the rear suspension toe links.

20,416 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety TC

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2026005 · manufacturer campaign 25SA4

9 January 2026

Transport Canada lists: Bronco 2021–2024 · Escape 2020–2022 · Explorer 2016–2024 · Focus 2016–2018 · and 4 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the engine block heater could leak coolant. If this happens, the block heater could short circuit when it's plugged in. Note: This recall replaces Transport Canada recall no. 2025-554. Vehicles that were repaired under that recall don't require this repair.

Why it matters

A short circuit can create the risk of a fire.

What the dealer will do

To reduce the safety risk, Ford advises you not to use the engine block heater until the recall repairs have been completed. Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the block heater. Alternatively, owners can choose to have the dealership permanently disable the engine block heater.

138,783 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety TC

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2025282 · manufacturer campaign 25S53

23 May 2025

Transport Canada lists: Explorer 2016–2017 · Police 2016–2017

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the exterior B-pillar trims on the driver and front passenger doors may not be properly attached. As a result, the trim(s) could loosen and separate from the vehicle.

Why it matters

Trim that detaches from the vehicle could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, secure the B-pillar trims.

23,060 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2024026 · manufacturer campaign 24S02

22 January 2024

Transport Canada lists: Explorer 2011–2019

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the exterior A-pillar trim on either side of the windshield may not be properly attached. As a result, the trim(s) could loosen and separate from the vehicle.

Why it matters

Trim that detaches from the vehicle could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the A-pillar trim.

93,349 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety TC

Suspension

Transport Canada recall 2021438 · manufacturer campaign 21S32

16 July 2021

Transport Canada lists: Explorer 2013–2017 · Police 2013–2017

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the outer ball joint for the rear suspension toe link may seize. If this happens, the toe link could break while driving. This could cause a sudden loss of vehicle stability. Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with a rear ball joint manufactured by ZF.

Why it matters

A loss of vehicle stability could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the rear suspension toe links and inspect the ball joints. If a ball joint requires replacement, the dealer will replace the rear suspension knuckle.

56,917 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2021267 · manufacturer campaign 21S22

6 May 2021

Transport Canada lists: Explorer 2016–2019

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the roof rail covers could detach. If this happens while driving, the roof rail cover could separate from the vehicle. Note: This recall only affects vehicles with painted roof rail covers.

Why it matters

A roof rail cover that detaches while driving could create a hazard for other drivers and nearby people, and could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to secure the roof rail covers.

36,419 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety TC

Suspension

Transport Canada recall 2020524 · manufacturer campaign 20S62

3 November 2020

Transport Canada lists: Explorer 2013–2017 · Police 2013–2017

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the outer ball joint for the rear suspension toe link may seize. If this happens, the toe link could break while driving. This could cause a sudden loss of vehicle stability.

Why it matters

A loss of vehicle stability could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the ball joints for the rear suspension toe links. If a ball joint requires replacement, the dealer will replace the rear suspension knuckle.

32,095 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety TC

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2019456 · manufacturer campaign 19S29

11 September 2019

Transport Canada lists: Explorer 2017

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with power front seats, the front seat frames may have sharp metal edges.

Why it matters

A person that reaches between the front seat and center console could be cut by the sharp edge.

What the dealer will do

Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to install protective tape on the exposed edges on the inboard side of the seat frames.

23,380 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Suspension

Transport Canada recall 2019280 · manufacturer campaign 19S17

11 June 2019

Transport Canada lists: Explorer 2011–2017 · Police 2014–2017

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the rear suspension toe link(s) could break. This could cause a sudden loss of vehicle stability. Note: This problem is more likely to occur on vehicles that are driven on rough roads.

Why it matters

A loss of vehicle stability could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to install improved rear suspension toe links.

28,019 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Steering

Transport Canada recall 2017415 · manufacturer campaign 17S23

30 August 2017

Transport Canada lists: Explorer 2017 · Police 2017 · Taurus 2017

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the steering gear heat shield fasteners may have an incorrect coating that could cause the heat shield to corrode and detach. This could expose the steering gear system to higher temperatures and could cause the steering gear to overheat, which could result in a reduction of steering assist until the gear cools. If the steering gear electrical connectors were to melt, it would result in a sudden loss of steering assist. A loss of power steering assist could unexpectedly increase steering effort, which would increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect the fasteners and replace as required. Note: In the event of a loss of power assist, the message "SERVICE POWER STEERING NOW" would be displayed in the instrument cluster.

9 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Suspension

Transport Canada recall 2017224 · manufacturer campaign 17S11

25 April 2017

Transport Canada lists: Explorer 2013–2017 · Police 2013–2017

What is wrong

On certain vehicles operated in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, soil properties unique to these areas could cause an accumulation of soil to occur at the attachment point of the rear suspension toe link. This could impede the toe link's travel, causing bending stresses and potential fracture. A fractured toe link would affect vehicle handling and could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the toe links with revised parts.

21,577 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety TC
1 replaced by later campaigns

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2025554 · manufacturer campaign 25SA4

10 October 2025

Replaced: This recall has been replaced by a later campaign. Check the newer one — the repair may have changed.

Transport Canada lists: Bronco 2021–2024 · Escape 2020–2022 · Explorer 2016–2018, 2020–2023 · Fusion 2019–2020 · and 4 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the engine block heater could leak coolant. If this happens, the block heater could short circuit when it's plugged in.

Why it matters

A short circuit can create the risk of a fire.

What the dealer will do

To reduce the safety risk, Ford advises you not to use the engine block heater until the recall repairs have been completed. Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the block heater.

128,886 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSuperseded

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle: Standard
In its class
More efficient than 63% of 112 2017 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
296 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2017 Ford Explorer have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 13 recalls on record for the 2017 Ford Explorer, of which 12 are current and 1 has been replaced by later campaigns. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2017 Ford Explorer get?
NRCan rates the 2017 Ford Explorer at 12.6 L/100 km combined, emitting 296 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 7 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2017 Ford Explorer for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $3,906 in fuel, producing roughly 5,821 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.