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2017 Ford Explorer

What 2017 Ford Explorer owners report most

Structure complaints dominate owner reports for the Ford Explorer, with windshield molding detaching at highway speeds representing the most commonly described symptom. A notable thread of engine complaints centers on exhaust gases entering the passenger cabin, particularly under acceleration or when the air conditioning is running. Electrical and powertrain issues round out the picture, with owners describing intermittent lighting failures and unexpected vehicle movement after shutoff.

Most reported areas

Structure safety 39%
Owners report windshield molding detaching from the vehicle while driving at highway speeds, with the problem occurring on both the driver and passenger sides. · 2 fire · 7 crash · 7 injured
Engine safety 14%
Owners report exhaust gases entering the passenger cabin, described as a bad smell that occurs under load — such as during hill climbing or acceleration onto faster roads — with or without the air conditioning recirculation active. · 3 fire · 7 crash · 12 injured
Power Train safety 7%
Owners report the vehicle rolling or moving after the push-button ignition is turned off when the transmission is inadvertently left in Drive. · 4 crash · 1 injured
Electrical System safety 5%
Owners report tail lights failing to illuminate intermittently, noticed shortly after taking delivery of the vehicle. · 5 fire · 3 crash
Engine And Engine Cooling0 5%
76 reports (5%) · 2 injured

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 1,657 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.