2017 Ford Explorer Police Intercept Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Explorer Police Intercept years
- Not enough data 2nd of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Ford Explorer Police Intercept. That ranks 2nd out of 10 Explorer Police Intercept model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (5 complaints, 56%), typically at around 3,000 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 9owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Ford Explorer Police Intercept problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 5 | 56% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 44% | 36,743 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Ford Explorer Police Intercept recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Seats:mid/rear assembly
Problem: 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating systems", and (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat belt assembly anchorages."
Risk: Seats with missing inboard attachments may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C10.
Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger
Problem: 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.
Risk: An oil leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Windshield trim molding Item detachment (PE23001) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Feb 8, 2024, led to recall 24V031.
- Exhaust Odor in Passenger Cab (EA17002) — opened Jul 27, 2017, closed Jan 17, 2023.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The driver's side a pillar cover is coming off.
The passenger side a pillar cover and driver's side b pillar cover are coming off.
The driver and passenger a pillar covers are coming off.
The plastic is coming off on the "a" pillar on the passenger side.
Law enforcement vehicle receiving high carbon monoxide level readings (10+ parts per million) in passenger cabin upon hard acceleration (from complete stop to 100+ mph) with the air conditioning system on with the recirculation function activated. 726
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Ford Explorer Police Intercept?
Owners most often report unknown or other, structure problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Ford Explorer Police Intercept?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 Ford Explorer Police Intercept a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Explorer Police Intercept model years, the 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.