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2017 Ford Explorer repairs by problem area
Engine (15%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (4%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (30%)
Other (19%)
Chart based on 27 repairs.
2017 Ford Explorer repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (5%)
$100 - $499 (18%)
< $100 (77%)
Chart based on 22 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2017 Ford Explorer
Engine not specified
| Ford Explorer in Virginia, United States Dec 2021 - Apr 2023 | |||
| Sep 202261000 miUS $250 | Replaced whining alternator. Replaced upper left and right rear control arms. | ||
2017 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Ford Explorer in Florida, United States Mar 2017 - Apr 2020 | |||
| May 201817000 miUS $800 | Rear tires replaced after going bald due to towing. Alignment checked but very close to correct. Assume pulling a 2 axle car trailer on 2 trips of 1600 mi caused the issue as the front tires look new. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Connecticut, United States Aug 2016 - Oct 2018 | |||
| Jul 201818000 mi | Oil leak developed after 16,000 miles. The Ford is garaged every day and in the Spring when I had it out of the garage to give it a good cleaning, I noticed oil spots on the garage floor that had been building up. I took it to Brewster Ford, the dealership from which I purchased it, and so far, I've had to bring it back 4 times for the same issue - oil leak. The first time, they said they had to keep it overnight because they needed more time to find the source and I was not able to leave it without a loaner. I brought it back a week later at 7:30am and by 3:30pm that afternoon, they said they had repaired the leak by replacing the rear engine seal. I picked up the vehicle and found it leaking within a few days. I brought the Ford back a 3rd time. This time they kept it over night and said they had replaced the oil pan gasket sealant as well as the turbo seal. The vehicle started leaking again within a few days. Last week, I brought it back for the 4th time and now they're telling me that they've had to open a case with Ford to request technical assistance from the engineering group. They said they located the leak and it's not horrible, but that it shouldn't be happening [no kidding]. I don't know what the problem is and neither does the dealership apparently. Still waiting to hear what's going to happen with my new vehicle. I'll never buy another Ford again based on this experience. I think it's a combination of having to deal with a dealership that should have located the source early - why has it taken them this long to finally open a case with Ford? In speaking with the Regional Customer Service Manager, there could be a crack in the block causing the leak and they'll have to replace the engine, but I don't want the vehicle anymore because there may be more issues down the road. I paid $50k for this vehicle, brand new in July, 2016 and shouldn't be having an issue like this so early on. Very disappointed. | ||
| Oct 201818000 mi | After multiple trips to the dealer in an attempt to repair a slow oil leak, Ford agreed to buy the vehicle back from me. I drove the lemon back to the dealer I bought it from only 2 years earlier and they gave me a check and cancelled the balance of my car loan. It was very frustrating lasting months going back and forth to the dealer, but Ford did the right thing and took the vehicle back. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Texas, United States Oct 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 201813000 mi | Paint bubbling up on leading edge of hood | ||
| May 202253000 miUS $275 | BOTH a pillar trim lose - I replaced both with new parts | ||
| Jun 202253365 miUS $204 | replace rear pads - they wanted to replace rotors - thats crazy with only 53k miles | ||
| Ford Explorer in Quebec, Canada Feb 2017 - Dec 2019 | |||
| Sep 201932240 mi | Hood replaced for rust. Under warranty | ||
| Oct 201932240 mi | SYNC multimedia system replaced. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Ontario, Canada Sep 2016 - Oct 2019 | |||
| Apr 20171860 mi | The OEM wheels were installed in place of the Winter wheels on April 12th. First time I had a chance to drive on the OEM Hankooks and there was a slight vibration which gradually got worse over the following days. Took the vehicle back to the dealer and they rebalanced all wheels. Vibration now 95% gone. No Charge. Will continue to drive the vehicle some more to see what happens and report back to dealer service department as requested. | ||
| Oct 20185181 miC $138 | Winter wheels installed | ||
| Ford Explorer in Arizona, United States Aug 2017 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Dec 20173000 mi | Roof rack rails, clips broke. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Georgia, United States May 2017 - Aug 2019 | |||
| Jul 2017500 mi | Re-balance of all 4 wheels | ||
| Nov 20175000 mi | Replaced Driver Side Roof Rack Rail and related hardware. Replaced torn Driver Door Seal | ||
| Jun 201811000 mi | Brake light switch at the brake peddle was replaced because it would stick in the "on" position leaving the brake lights on when the brake peddle was not depressed. | ||
| Sep 201813000 mi | Driver's seat not cooling properly | ||
| Ford Explorer in Virginia, United States Aug 2016 - Jun 2017 | |||
| May 20177500 mi | rear seat belt jammed | ||
| Ford Explorer in New Jersey, United States Jan 2017 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Aug 20176000 mi | transmission had to be replaced. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Texas, United States Jun 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 202174000 mi | Fuel cap assembly had to be replaced. Spring and lock closing the door malfunctioned | ||
| Ford Explorer in California, United States Nov 2016 - Dec 2020 | |||
| Sep 20175000 mi | Paint drip was repaired | ||
2017 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
turbocharged 280hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Ford Explorer in New York, United States Apr 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201725000 mi | sunroof rattle repaired underbody shield rattle repaired | ||
2017 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Ford Explorer in Michigan, United States Oct 2017 - Oct 2019 | |||
| Feb 20189000 mi | Power window motor driver rear passenger window | ||
| Ford Explorer in Texas, United States May 2017 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jan 202243000 mi | Rough shifting in low gear and burning odor. Transmission fluid low; leak from loose tap. Tap secured and fluid added. | ||
2017 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Ford Explorer in Ontario, Canada Jul 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201817360 mi | Recall for potential CO leak | ||
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