Vehicle Report

2017 Ford Explorer

XLT 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

VIN 1FM5K8D8XHGC21439
SUV All Wheel Drive Automatic America/United States
2017 Ford Explorer front view
2017
Year
Ford
Make
Explorer
Model
$35,925
MSRP

Safety Recalls

14 open campaigns
26V448000 2026-07-14
STRUCTURE:BODY

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles. The roof rail covers may come loose and detach from the vehicle.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the roof rail covers and as necessary, repair or replace the push-pins, rail clips, or roof rail covers, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of t...

26V101000 2026-02-20
SUSPENSION:REAR

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture.

Fix: Dealers will replace the toe links, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 16, 2026. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's num...

25V685000 2025-10-10
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, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehi...

Fix: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative optio...

25V347000 2025-05-23
STRUCTURE:BODY

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Explorer vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.

Fix: Dealers will repair the B-pillar trim, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 5, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final r...

24V031000 2024-01-19
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.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the A-pillar trim as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on mod...

21V537000 2021-07-15
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, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minne...

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the cross-axis ball joint (CABJ) knuckle, and replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. This recall is an expansion of...

21V316000 2021-05-05
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.

Fix: Dealers will install push-pins and replace any damaged rail clips and roof rail covers, as necessary, free of charge. The interim owner notification letter was mailed on June 22,...

20V675000 2021-03-12
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, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland,...

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the cross-axis ball joint (CABJ) knuckle attached to the rear suspension toe link and replace it as necessary, free of charge. Th...

19V651000 2019-09-11
SEATS

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

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install protective tape on the exposed inside edge and tab of the power seat frames, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2019....

19V435000 2019-06-10
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.

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, and inspect both rear toe link ball joints, replacing the rear wheel knuckle(s), if necessary, free...

Source: NHTSA, matched by year/make/model — recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer, who can also confirm remedy status for this exact VIN.

Engine & Drivetrain

Engine
3.5L V6
Type
Flex-fuel (FFV)
Fuel
Flexible-Fuel
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Transmission
Automatic
Valves
24 (Double overhead cam (DOHC))

Performance & Economy

Horsepower
290 hp @ 6,500 rpm
Torque
255 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
0–60 mph
4.89 s
City / Highway
16 / 23 mpg
Combined
19 mpg
Fuel tank
18.6 gal
Range (combined)
298 mi

Dimensions & Weight

Length
198 in
Width
78 in
Height
71 in
Wheelbase
112 in
Curb weight
4,629 lbs
Gross weight
0 lbs
Max towing
5,000 lbs
Seats
7
Doors
5

Factory Equipment

Safety
2 front headrests 3 rear headrests Auto delay off headlamps Child seat anchors Daytime running lights Dual front with head protection chambers side-mounted airbags Dusk sensing headlamps Engine immobilizer Front fog/driving lights Front, rear and third row head airbags Post-collision safety system Remote anti-theft alarm system Stability control Tire pressure monitoring Traction control 4-wheel ABS Front and rear ventilated disc brakes Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation Rear center 3-point belt Rear door child safety locks Rear height adjustable headrests Turn signal mirrors Inflatable Rear-Seatbelts
Convenience
2 one-touch power windows Hands-free entry Heated mirrors
2017 Ford Explorer rear view
Rear three-quarter view

Factory Exterior Colors

Magnetic Metallic
Ingot Silver Metallic
White Platinum Metallic Tri-coat
Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Blue Jeans Metallic
Oxford White
White Gold Metallic
Smoked Quartz Tinted Clearcoat Metallic

Factory Warranty

basic 3 yr./ 36000 mi.
drivetrain 5 yr./ 60000 mi.
roadside 5 yr./ 60000 mi.
rust 5 yr./ unlimited mi.

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