Electrical System Related Problems of the 2017 Ford Explorer

Table 1 shows seven common electrical system related problems of the 2017 Ford Explorer. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (81 problems). The second most common problem is related to the instrument panel speedometer/odometer (three problems).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Ford Explorer


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 2017 Ford Explorer

The Electrical System problem

Vehicle contains traces of cychlorphine, labeled as "police," facilitates criminal activity impersonation of a police officer, seller has actual knowledge and can be liable under color of law upon purchase agreement.   Read details...

The Instrument Panel Speedometer/odometer problem

Odometer fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while having an emission test performed on the vehicle to have the vehicle registered, the test discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy.   Read details...

The Wiring problem

While driving to work, while the vehicle was in motion, I heard a loud pop sound, engine began to smoke. Had vehicle towed in to local Ford dealership which indicated bad cell in manufacturers battery causing it to blow and spray battery acid all over engine components at 26,127 miles.   Read details...


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Explorer Service Bulletins
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