2017 Ford Explorer safety timeline
- 14
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations opened
- 2
- Investigations closed
- Recall
A detached roof rail cover can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall
A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
- Recall
Door trim that detaches while driving can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Investigation closed
NHTSA closed investigation PE23001
Windshield trim molding Item detachment
- Recall
A detached trim piece can fall off the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation PE23001
Windshield trim molding Item detachment
- Investigation closed
NHTSA closed investigation EA17002
Exhaust Odor in Passenger Cab
- Recall
A rear toe-link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall
A detached roof rail cover can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall
A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall
Occupants my contact the sharp edges when reaching between the power front seat and center console, increasing their risk of injury.
- Recall
A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall
A loss of the wheel or wheel end can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall
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.
- Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation EA17002
Exhaust Odor in Passenger Cab
- Recall
If the occupant is not adequately restrained in the event of a crash, they have an increased risk of injury.
- Recall
An oil leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.