Instrument Panel Speedometer/odometer problems of the 2017 Ford Explorer

Two problems related to instrument panel speedometer/odometer have been reported for the 2017 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2017 Ford Explorer based on all problems reported for the 2017 Explorer.

1 Instrument Panel Speedometer/odometer problem

Failure Date: 11/23/2025

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. Upon purchase of the vehicle, the contact was provided a carfax report that stated that the mileage was 103,000. The vehicle was a dealer sale purchased on November 23, 2025. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was approximately 103,000 and it was later discovered that the mileage was 243,402.

2 Instrument Panel Speedometer/odometer problem

Failure Date: 11/17/2025

Odometer fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 58,000. It was later discovered, upon checking with a local independent mechanic, that the mileage had been altered; however, unknown.


Other Electrical System related problems of the 2017 Ford Explorer



Explorer Service Bulletins
Explorer Safety Recalls
Explorer Defect Investigations