2017 Ford Explorer Service and Repair Manual

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The 2017 Ford Explorer service and repair manual is a detailed, OEM-style reference for diagnostics, maintenance, and repair work. Use it to verify procedures, specifications, and system information before you start a job.

You'll find coverage across key vehicle systems with clear section structure, including wiring diagrams and powertrain, braking, steering, suspension, HVAC, and electrical topics. Digital format makes it easy to search while you work.

Trims covered

  • Limited Sport Utility 4-Door
  • Sport Sport Utility 4-Door
  • Base Sport Utility 4-Door
  • XLT Sport Utility 4-Door
  • Platinum Sport Utility 4-Door

Engines covered

  • 2.3L 2300CC 140Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
  • 3.5L 3496CC 213Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
  • 3.5L 3496CC 213Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Turbocharged

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

2017 Ford Explorer Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #16V92500022/12/2016Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

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 vehicl

Consequence

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

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the turbochar

NHTSA #17V33200022/05/2017Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Explorer, F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550 vehicles equipped with a manual driver's seat back recliner mechanism. In t

Consequence

If the occupant is not adequately restrained in the event of a crash, they have an increas

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the seat back

NHTSA #24V03100019/01/2024Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles. The A-pillar trim retention clips may not be properly engaged, allowing the trim to detach.

Consequence

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

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the A-pillar trim as necessary, free of charge. Owner no

NHTSA #21V53700015/07/2021Component: SUSPENSION:REAR

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine,

Consequence

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

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the cross-axis ball joint (CABJ) knuckle, a

NHTSA #20V67500012/03/2021Component: SUSPENSION:REAR

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, In

Consequence

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

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the cross-axis ball joint (CABJ) knuckle

NHTSA #19V65100011/09/2019Component: SEATS

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with power front seats. The seat frames may have sharp edges.

Consequence

Occupants my contact the sharp edges when reaching between the power front seat and center

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install protective tape on the exposed inside ed

NHTSA #25V68500010/10/2025Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, B

Consequence

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

Remedy

Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealer

NHTSA #19V43500010/06/2019Component: SUSPENSION:REAR

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.

Consequence

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

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, and inspe

NHTSA #21V31600005/05/2021Component: STRUCTURE:BODY

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles. The retention pins could loosen and allow the roof rail covers to detach from the vehicle.

Consequence

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

Remedy

Dealers will install push-pins and replace any damaged rail clips and roof rail covers, as

TSB #11030282

Advance Notice Customer Satisfaction Program 25N17 Certain 2015-2025 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Replacement If Required After Dealer Evaluation

TSB #11029052

Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the master code. Unlike the integrated wired keypad, the access

TSB #11025837

This article supersedes TSB 24-2165 to update the TSB Service Procedure. Some vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit various SYNC performance related concerns including but not limited to:  Display operation concerns  Na

TSB #11025611

Some 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0024 and/or P0025. Pinpoint test HK in the Powertrain Contro

TSB #11013144

"Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: Customer concern of a vibration or rough idle in D or R Shudder while driving Lack of engine RPM Low performance, lack of accele

TSB #11008948

While performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal kit may be on backorder due to supply chain interruptions. While performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln veh

TSB #11001174

This article supersedes TSB 21-2175 to update the TSB Service Procedure. Some 2016 MKS, 2016-2017 Navigator, 2016-2018 F-150/Focus/C-MAX/Edge/Fiesta/MKX/Transit Connect/Mustang, 2017-2018 Continental/Fusion/MKZ, 2017-2019 Explorer, 2016-201

TSB #10254138

All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. If the accessory keypad was factory installed, this card will be placed in the glove box and should be handed to the vehicles owner during ini

Showing the 8 most recent of 198 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20180411Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported4 injured

I RENTED A 2017 FROM ENTERPRISE. I WAS IN A BAD CAR ACCIDENT ON A STREET DOING MAYBE 20MPH TOTAL LOSS FRONT DAMAGE AND THE AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED I WENT INSIDE ANOTHER VEHICLE I N

20230401Component: ENGINECrash reported2 injured

My suv begin to run hot and instantly water begins to boil and I was trying to pull off the road immediately.with no warning from the forward collision as a car hit me. Got a quote

20230401Component: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGSCrash reported2 injured

My suv begin to run hot and instantly water begins to boil and I was trying to pull off the road immediately.with no warning from the forward collision as a car hit me. Got a quote

20190913Component: STRUCTURE:BODYCrash reported2 injured

ON 09/11/2019, AT APPROXIMATELY 6PM, WE WERE TRAVELING NORTH ON WV SR2 NORTH APPROXIMATELY 2.5 TO 3.0 MILES NORTH OF THE SR2 I-77 INTERCHANGE. 2017 FORD EXPLORER WAS STOPPED, WAITI

Showing the 4 most serious of 1986 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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