2017 Ford Explorer Police Intercept
Only 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 9
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2017
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2017: 9 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 21 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 9 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Structure
4 of 9 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body.
Show complaint excerpts
The driver's side a pillar cover is coming off.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-04-13
The passenger side a pillar cover and driver's side b pillar cover are coming off.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-04-13
The plastic is coming off on the "A" Pillar on the passenger side.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-04-12
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2017-01-31Engine and engine cooling16V925000 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.
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.
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2017-07-27Engineering analysisClosed 2023-01-17 Exhaust Odor in Passenger Cab
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2017-08-14Seats17V401000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor vehicles. The affected vehicles may be missing the two front inboard attachments for the second row seats.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to verify that they have the second row seat attachment studs, installing them if not, free of charge. The recall began on August 14, 2017.
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2023-01-27Preliminary evaluationClosed 2024-02-08 Windshield trim molding Item detachment
Buy-smart checklist
2017 Ford Explorer Police Intercept — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Structure: 4 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 16V925000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 17V401000 · Seats
FAQ
- Is the 2017 Ford Explorer Police Intercept reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Ford Explorer Police Intercept?
- The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 44% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2017 Ford Explorer Police Intercept have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.