What 1,671 owners told NHTSA about the 2017 Ford Explorer Police Intercept

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the temperature gauge failed to increase. The contact stated that a message appeared on the instrument panel indicating that the engine power had been reduced to prevent engine failure. The contact stated that after the vehicle was parked, he noticed that coolant was leaking on the ground. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the potential cause was due to a faulty water pump. The contact was informed that the water pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was advised to take the vehicle in for diagnostic testing. The failure mileage was approximately 133,000.

NHTSA ODI 11491770

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle had overheated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who diagnosed that the water pump had failed. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.

NHTSA ODI 11491146

Water pump: coolant leak, overheated engine.

NHTSA ODI 11490416

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the air bag connectors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted or notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 114,000.

NHTSA ODI 11490136

No warning lights, took vehicle in for clicking noise - diagnosed ball joint repair. Also Ford dealers tells me my water pump is leaking and repair will cost over $3,500. I have read that this is a common problem and I would like to report it.

NHTSA ODI 11489592

The APIM module failed in our 2017 Ford Explorer. The module failed so the windshield wipers do not work, the turn signals do not work, the heater does not work, the speedometer does not work, the tachometer does not work, the temperature gauge does not work, the fuel gauge does not work, the center display does not work, the reverse camera does not work and the radio will not turn off and the center display lights will not turn off.

NHTSA ODI 11489475

Husband returning home, pulled into carport and as he removed foot from accelerator to brake, accelerator pedal kept accelerating. This caused explorer to hit carport awning, classic 65 mustang, 2007 Harley and shed. Airbags did not work. Accelerator is still pressed to floorboard.

NHTSA ODI 11489341

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at 80 MPH, the driver's side front windshield molding detached. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN and that the replacement part was not covered under warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 59,000.

NHTSA ODI 11489184

Sunroof leaked & water dripped into top center light assembly and down either side of the windshield support frames, then into the back of the plastic panels under them, continuing down the supports that lead to far left & right frames and into the carpet under the rubber mats.Very concerned about water mixing with electrical parts of the lights in the overhead area over the dash & starting a fire.Tried to open sun roof so I could wipe the channels dry and reclose sunroof but the electric components to it stopped working probably due to water damage,so sunroof was now partially opened to the environment. Vehicle is available at my home in my driveway mostly covered by a blue tarp until I take it to the Ford dealer next week on Thursday to get inspected,checked & fixed (I hope).Was initially scared the water leak mixing with electricity of the overhead front lights & dripping behind the dash panel on either side of the front seats might create a spark and catch something on fire, but got fortunate and didn’t happen.Do not know if Ford dealer can reproduce it until they check it next weeThurs, but one of representatives at dealership repair shop mentioned they are aware of a common problem where if the sunroof is not cleaned & checked regularly the drain channels can get clogged and cause water to leak inside the car-my reply “why would Ford built car that leaks through the roof when it rains”, could leak into electrical components inside the car-got no reply. Asked if this was the problem if Ford would fix it and pay for it and reply was we have to check it first to see what causes it and go from there. Told them I don’t use the sunroof and have not opened it, and was told it can still happen.Best friend saw it, have not reported it to police, insurance company will not look at it unless I submit a claim which I haven’t yet.Waiting to hear how much it will cost.No warning signs of problem until water started dripping from front overhead lights.

NHTSA ODI 11489202

We had an issue with Fuse 34, it popped and sent warning lights to the dash regarding safety systems and sensors, as well as the cameras in front and back stopped working. We replaced the fuse and it held for a while, but then popped again. I noticed a lamp flickering one day on the front of the vehicle, and upon further inspection saw that the front camera and wiring harness had started on fire. The wiring harness is fully melted and there are signs of smoke and fire damage on the front of the car. I took the vehicle to a Ford dealer who confirmed their wiring harness had failed, but will not take responsibility for the issue. The care only has about 45k miles on it. I called to their corporate office who also rejected any liability. Obviously this is more than just the money for repairs, but a safety hazard that they will not respond to.

NHTSA ODI 11488957

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the keyless entry outside the front driver’s side door popped off without warning. The contact also stated that the rear tailgate latch failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the wiring of the keyless entry was repaired also repaired the rear tailgate latch. Additionally, the contacts stated that the roof rail cover started to detach from the sunroof, and water leaked through the sunroof. The contact then received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V316000 (Structure). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed to call the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was 119,000

NHTSA ODI 11488827

Bad APIM, available for inspection. Diagnosed by Ford dealer when I took it in for Sync screen going black, navigation fault, steering wheel Sync controls not working. Backup camera does not work periodically - which is my prime safety concern. It is also distracting when the navigation and sync screen go black while driving. Ford seems to know the problem, and from other on-line posts, this is a popularly recurring malfunction.

NHTSA ODI 11488527

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was swaying and became difficult to control with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact then received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V537000 (Steering). The dealer had been notified on multiple occasions of the issue and informed the contact that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer had been notified of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA ODI 11487221

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while the vehicle was outside in the rain, the contact noticed a moldy and musty odor inside the vehicle. The contact noticed that the trunk and spare tire compartment was wet. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where a water specialist diagnosed the vehicle and informed him that the passenger's side luggage pillar rack was cracked. The mechanic added sealant to the pillars. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred him to the NHTSA Hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 49,831.

NHTSA ODI 11485820

After having the fan replaced on my vehicle less than 200 miles put on it the AC compressor went out.

NHTSA ODI 11484962

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while her husband was driving approximately 70 MPH, the door lock access panel on the driver's side started to loosen and almost separated from the door frame. The contact pulled off the highway and observed that the passenger’s side door lock access panel was also loosened. The contact stated that her husband used duct tape to secure the panels. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 87,000.

NHTSA ODI 11484700

Window trim on the winshield flew off while driving. Apparently this is a common issue with explorers, as when I went to the Ford Dealership to inquire about replacement they knew exactly what i was talking about and that they have tons of people coming in about it and that they are shocked that it hasnt been a recall so far. I was told that even the owner of the dealership has an explorer and it happened to theirs as well. When the trim flew off i was driving on the interstate going 70 mph- Not only is it faulty but if it were to hit someone they could be injured.

NHTSA ODI 11484398

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the engine overheating warning message would appear on the instrument panel while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was initially taken to an independent mechanic who discovered that the coolant reservoir was empty and linked the failure to a defective water pump. The mechanic then referred her to a dealer for assistance. The dealer was notified of the failure and provided an estimate for a diagnostic test. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and informed the contact that they might help if a diagnostic test was performed by the dealer. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic where it remained in their possession. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 66,000.

NHTSA ODI 11483450

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to make a left turn, the steering wheel failed to respond. The contact shifted to park(P) and then shifted back into drive(D). The vehicle then regained steering functionality. The contact was able to continue driving however, the failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer on three occasions; however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure and the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 30,676.

NHTSA ODI 11483519

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH, warning message regarding the engine cooling was displayed before the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the water pump was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 70,000.

NHTSA ODI 11482649

I took my Vehicle in because the AC stop blowing cold air, and the overheating lights kept coming on. After waiting for a week, I was told it was a water pump but that did not fixed the AC being at all, couple days later I got a call from the dealership (GRAPEVINE FORD) that the compressor went out. After 3 weeks of waiting, I end up paying out of pocket what is supposed to be covered based of this letter I received from FORD. I feel like I should not have to pay for something that FORD should have covered. Letter below explained the very issues I had with the vehicle, including OVERHEATING and damages like bad cooling relay would cause.

NHTSA ODI 11482693

The hood on the vehicle has decay/bubbling. It is most prevalent along the front edge of the hood. I am not sure if this affects the structural integrity, safety worthiness, or latching aspects of the hood. If so, this is a major concern for all owners of this vehicle. I was made aware by another owner of same make and model that this is common occurrence.

NHTSA ODI 11482102

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while walking up to the vehicle parked in the driveway, she noticed a trail of fluid in the driveway. The dealer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to add water to the radiator and to bring the vehicle in to the dealer to be inspected. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the water pump had leaked and caused coolant to leak into the engine, causing the engine to be damaged. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 69,891.

NHTSA ODI 11480972

Carbon monoxide leaking into my car—tailgate area and through the front hvac. Weird sound from engine that sounds and smells like electrical burning or something overheating.

NHTSA ODI 11479915

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the power steering assist would fail to operate as needed. The contact stated that excessive force was required to steer the vehicle due to the failure. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the tires and battery were the cause of the steering failure. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V530000 (Steering). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 69,000.

NHTSA ODI 11479967