NHTSA vehicle safety data
2017 Ford Explorer Police Intercept Recalls & Complaints
The 2017 Ford Explorer Police Intercept has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 9 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Ford dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2017 Ford Explorer Police Intercept. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2017 Ford Explorer Police Intercept owner complaints
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Ford Explorer Police Intercept, describing incidents dated December 29, 2016 to March 1, 2019.
Most-cited components
- Unknown or Other 5 complaints
- Structure 4 complaints
Newest complaints
ODI #11195982 · Filed
THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER A PILLAR COVERS ARE COMING OFF.
ODI #11195981 · Filed
THE PASSENGER SIDE A PILLAR COVER AND DRIVER'S SIDE B PILLAR COVER ARE COMING OFF.
ODI #11195979 · Filed
THE DRIVER'S SIDE A PILLAR COVER IS COMING OFF.
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2017 Ford Explorer Police Intercept in 2 investigations. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
- Preliminary Evaluation PE23-001: Windshield trim molding Item detachment
Closed February 8, 2024
- Engineering Analysis EA17-002: Exhaust Odor in Passenger Cab
Closed January 17, 2023
Second Row Seats may be Missing Attachment Studs
NHTSA #17V401000 · Seats — Mid/Rear Assembly · NHTSA notice
Reported June 26, 2017 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 4 vehicles
Repair completion: 75% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 17C10 · Owners notified August 14, 2017 · Vehicles built January 20, 2017 – January 20, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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 (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat belt assembly anchorages."
Safety consequence
Seats with missing inboard attachments may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer 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 contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C10.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Oil Leak from Turbocharger
NHTSA #16V925000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Engine — Gasoline — Turbo/Supercharger · NHTSA notice
Reported December 22, 2016 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 1,163 vehicles
Repair completion: 87.79% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 16S46 · Owners notified January 31, 2017 · Vehicles built November 2, 2016 – November 2, 2016 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
An oil leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer 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 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S46.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other Ford Explorer Police Intercept model years
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