2017 Ford Explorer Police Intercept Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2017 Ford Explorer Police Intercept, and owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2017 Ford Explorer Police Intercept
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Mid/rear assembly (seats)
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…
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. Owners may…
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Turbo/supercharger (engine and engine cooling)
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.
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…
9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2017 Ford Explorer Police Intercept have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 17,487 miles. Complaints peaked in 2017 with 4 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The driver's side a pillar cover is coming off.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 13, 2019 · Structure
“The passenger side a pillar cover and driver's side b pillar cover are coming off.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 13, 2019 · Structure
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2017 Ford Explorer (Explorer 2WD FFV, Explorer AWD, Explorer AWD FFV, Explorer FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18–22 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 16–19 / 22–27 |
| Fuel | Gasoline or E85, Regular |
| EPA class | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.3/3.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
Compare Ford Explorer Police Intercept model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Ford Explorer Police Intercept model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
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| 2015 Ford Explorer Police Intercept | 0 | 6 |
| 2016 Ford Explorer Police Intercept | 0 | 21 |
| 2017 Ford Explorer Police Intercept | 2 | 9 |
| 2018 Ford Explorer Police Intercept | 0 | 3 |
| 2020 Ford Explorer Police Intercept | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 Ford Explorer Police Intercept | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Ford Explorer Police Intercept | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2017 Ford Explorer Police Intercept
How do I know if my 2017 Ford Explorer Police Intercept has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2017 Ford Explorer Police Intercept; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Ford dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 16V925000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Ford models
- F-15037,961 complaints
- Explorer34,566 complaints
- Escape27,430 complaints
- Fusion22,405 complaints
- Focus22,096 complaints
- Taurus18,159 complaints
- Windstar14,158 complaints
- Edge14,065 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.