Most common 2017 Ford Explorer Police Intercept problems
Share of the 9 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Ford Explorer Police Intercept complaints by model year
Best Explorer Police Intercept years: 2020, 2015, 2017. Years to avoid: 2016. Compare all years →
2017 Ford Explorer Police Intercept recalls (2)
Seats › Mid/rear assembly
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.
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.
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 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.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into 2 possible defects involving the 2017 Ford Explorer Police Intercept:
Windshield trim molding Item detachment
On January 27, 2023, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE23-001 to investigate allegations of A-pillar trim panel detachment on model year (MY) 2011-2019 Ford Explorer vehicles. At the time of opening, the office had received 164 Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) reporting this failure. ODI has received 671 VOQs regarding this failure, including 1 alleged crash and 2 alleged injuries.
Exhaust Odor in Passenger Cab
During the EA17-002 investigation, the agency reviewed and analyzed reports of exhaust odors in the passenger cabins of Model Year 2011 to 2017 Ford Explorers. This investigation required an approach that incorporated knowledge and expertise from the automotive, medical, environmental health, and occupational safety fields.
What 2017 Ford Explorer Police Intercept owners say
Body & structure
The passenger side a pillar cover and driver's side b pillar cover are coming off.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2017 Ford Explorer Police Intercept a good car?
Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2017 Explorer Police Intercept rates average: 29% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Explorer Police Intercept at the same age. It is one of the best Explorer Police Intercept years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2017 Ford Explorer Police Intercept?
The body & structure — 4 complaints, 44% of all complaints for this model year, most often about body.
How many recalls does the 2017 Ford Explorer Police Intercept have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2017 Ford Explorer Police Intercept, the most recent from June 26, 2017 (mid/rear assembly). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Ford Explorer Police Intercept?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2020, 2015 and 2017. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2016. See the full Ford Explorer Police Intercept years comparison.
At what mileage do 2017 Ford Explorer Police Intercept problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 7,000 miles; 78% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.