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2017 Ford Explorer safety timeline

Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for this vehicle, newest first. Full report.
14
Recalls
2
Investigations opened
2
Investigations closed
  1. Recall

    Recall 26V448000

    A detached roof rail cover can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

  2. Recall

    Recall 26V101000

    A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  3. Recall

    Recall 25V685000

    An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

  4. Recall

    Recall 25V347000

    Door trim that detaches while driving can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

  5. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation PE23001

    Windshield trim molding Item detachment

  6. Recall

    Recall 24V031000

    A detached trim piece can fall off the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

  7. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation PE23001

    Windshield trim molding Item detachment

  8. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation EA17002

    Exhaust Odor in Passenger Cab

  9. Recall

    Recall 21V537000

    A rear toe-link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  10. Recall

    Recall 21V316000

    A detached roof rail cover can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

  11. Recall

    Recall 20V675000

    A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  12. Recall

    Recall 19V651000

    Occupants my contact the sharp edges when reaching between the power front seat and center console, increasing their risk of injury.

  13. Recall

    Recall 19V435000

    A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.

  14. Recall

    Recall 17E048000

    A loss of the wheel or wheel end can increase the risk of a crash.

  15. Recall

    Recall 17V530000

    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.

  16. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation EA17002

    Exhaust Odor in Passenger Cab

  17. Recall

    Recall 17V332000

    If the occupant is not adequately restrained in the event of a crash, they have an increased risk of injury.

  18. Recall

    Recall 16V925000

    An oil leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.

Dates are the NHTSA report-received date for recalls and the ODI open/close date for investigations. Crash-test ratings are not shown here because the source does not provide a reliable publication date for them.