Component Record

Ford Explorer 2017 Suspension Problems

59 distinct owners reported a suspension problem on the 2017 Ford Explorer - 3% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage59 complaints

59 complaints; 4 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

19V435000Reported June 10, 2019 - 1,194,173 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on June 10, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 1,194,173 vehicles across all affected models.

20V675000Reported March 12, 2021 - 454,941 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on March 12, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 454,941 vehicles across all affected models.

21V537000Reported July 15, 2021 - 631,176 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on July 15, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 631,176 vehicles across all affected models.

26V101000Reported February 20, 2026 - 412,774 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on February 20, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 412,774 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.