2017 Ford Explorer Review

2017 Ford Explorer is a Sport Utility 4-dr style car measuring 198.30 in length and 70.00 in height. Made in United States, 2017 Ford Explorer has 9 trims priced by the manufacturer at 43,675 with just total of 7 recalls in the past 2017 Ford Explorer. It’s seating 7 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 18.60 gallon. The engine is 3.5L V6 DOHC 24V and uses 17 of gasoline in the city and 17 on highways.

Make: Ford
Model: Explorer
Trims Available: 9
Location: UNITED STATES
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Engine: 3.5L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 6A
Driveline: 4WD
Seats: 7
MSRP: $43,675 USD
MPG: 16 City / 23 HWY
Tires: P255/50R20
Tank Size: 19 gallon

Ford Explorer 2017 Trims

2017 Ford Explorer Base FWD

Engine: 2.3L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 7
MPG: 17 City / 24 HWY

2017 Ford Explorer XLT FWD

Engine: 3.5L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 7
MPG: 17 City / 24 HWY

2017 Ford Explorer Limited FWD

Engine: 3.5L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 7
MPG: 17 City / 24 HWY

2017 Ford Explorer Base 4WD

Engine: 2.3L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 7
MPG: 16 City / 23 HWY

2017 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD

Engine: 2.3L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 7
MPG: 16 City / 23 HWY

2017 Ford Explorer Limited 4WD

Engine: 3.5L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 7
MPG: 16 City / 23 HWY

2017 Ford Explorer Sport 4WD

Engine: 3.5L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 7
MPG: 16 City / 22 HWY

2017 Ford Explorer Platinum AWD

Engine: 3.5L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 7
MPG: 16 City / 22 HWY

2017 Ford Explorer Police 4WD

Engine: 3.7L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR

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Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

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IIHS Crash Test

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Safety & Recalls

Recall 20V675000 started on /Date(1604030400000-0400)/.

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.

Recall 17E048000 started on /Date(1503892800000-0400)/.

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.

Recall 16V925000 started on /Date(1482382800000-0500)/.

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.

Recall 17V332000 started on /Date(1495425600000-0400)/.

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.

Recall 17V530000 started on /Date(1503892800000-0400)/.

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.

Recall 19V435000 started on /Date(1560139200000-0400)/.

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.

Recall 19V651000 started on /Date(1568174400000-0400)/.

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.

FAQ

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If you consider used 2017 Ford Explorer look at maintenance fees and average fuel economy compared to similar models. 2017 Ford Explorer’s uses 1 gallon of fuel for 17 miles, which is lower then 2016 Ford Explorer.

2017 Ford Explorer is made in United States between 1991 to 2022.

2017 Ford Explorer can go 316.2 miles in the city and 446.4 on the highways.

With various efficient powertrains, one of the benefits of the 2017 Ford Explorer is its excellent fuel economy. 2017 Ford Explorer has a 2.3L L4 DOHC 16V engine and It gets 17/24 mpg city/highway.

Ford All models of 2017

Ford C-Max Energi

$0 - $53,235
17 City / 24 HWY
9 Trims
7
1
2.3L L4 DOHC 16V

Ford C-Max Hybrid

$0 - $53,235
17 City / 24 HWY
9 Trims
7
1
2.3L L4 DOHC 16V

Ford Econoline

$0 - $53,235
17 City / 24 HWY
9 Trims
7
1
2.3L L4 DOHC 16V

Ford Edge

$0 - $53,235
17 City / 24 HWY
9 Trims
7
1
2.3L L4 DOHC 16V

Ford Escape

$0 - $53,235
17 City / 24 HWY
9 Trims
7
1
2.3L L4 DOHC 16V

Ford Expedition

$0 - $53,235
17 City / 24 HWY
9 Trims
7
1
2.3L L4 DOHC 16V

Ford Explorer

$0 - $53,235
17 City / 24 HWY
9 Trims
7
1
2.3L L4 DOHC 16V

Ford F-150

$0 - $53,235
17 City / 24 HWY
9 Trims
7
1
2.3L L4 DOHC 16V

Ford F-250

$0 - $53,235
17 City / 24 HWY
9 Trims
7
1
2.3L L4 DOHC 16V

Ford F-250 SD

$0 - $53,235
17 City / 24 HWY
9 Trims
7
1
2.3L L4 DOHC 16V

Ford F-350 SD

$0 - $53,235
17 City / 24 HWY
9 Trims
7
1
2.3L L4 DOHC 16V

Ford F-450 SD

$0 - $53,235
17 City / 24 HWY
9 Trims
7
1
2.3L L4 DOHC 16V

Ford F-550

$0 - $53,235
17 City / 24 HWY
9 Trims
7
1
2.3L L4 DOHC 16V

Ford F-650

$0 - $53,235
17 City / 24 HWY
9 Trims
7
1
2.3L L4 DOHC 16V

Ford F-750

$0 - $53,235
17 City / 24 HWY
9 Trims
7
1
2.3L L4 DOHC 16V

Ford Fiesta

$0 - $53,235
17 City / 24 HWY
9 Trims
7
1
2.3L L4 DOHC 16V

Ford Flex

$0 - $53,235
17 City / 24 HWY
9 Trims
7
1
2.3L L4 DOHC 16V

Ford Focus

$0 - $53,235
17 City / 24 HWY
9 Trims
7
1
2.3L L4 DOHC 16V

Ford Fusion

$0 - $53,235
17 City / 24 HWY
9 Trims
7
1
2.3L L4 DOHC 16V

Ford Fusion Energi

$0 - $53,235
17 City / 24 HWY
9 Trims
7
1
2.3L L4 DOHC 16V

Ford Fusion Hybrid

$0 - $53,235
17 City / 24 HWY
9 Trims
7
1
2.3L L4 DOHC 16V

Ford GT

$0 - $53,235
17 City / 24 HWY
9 Trims
7
1
2.3L L4 DOHC 16V

Ford Mustang

$0 - $53,235
17 City / 24 HWY
9 Trims
7
1
2.3L L4 DOHC 16V

Ford Shelby GT350

$0 - $53,235
17 City / 24 HWY
9 Trims
7
1
2.3L L4 DOHC 16V

Ford Taurus

$0 - $53,235
17 City / 24 HWY
9 Trims
7
1
2.3L L4 DOHC 16V

Ford Transit

$0 - $53,235
17 City / 24 HWY
9 Trims
7
1
2.3L L4 DOHC 16V

Ford Transit Connect

$0 - $53,235
17 City / 24 HWY
9 Trims
7
1
2.3L L4 DOHC 16V

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