Component Record

Ford Explorer 2017 Steering Problems

76 distinct owners reported a steering problem on the 2017 Ford Explorer - 4% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage76 complaints

76 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

17V530000Reported August 28, 2017 - 253 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on August 28, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 253 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Vehicle Structure660 Unknown Or Other372 Engine319 Power Train128 Electrical System95 Visibility77

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.