2017 Ford Explorer Police Intercept: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2017 Ford Explorer Police Intercept: 2 recalls, 9 owner complaints.
Recalls
2 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Engine & cooling Vehicle recall #16V925000 · 2016 · 1,163 vehicles
What's wrong: 5l gtdi engines. Improperly brazed turbocharger oil supply tubes May leak oil on engine components.
Why it matters: An oil leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
The fix: 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.
Seats Vehicle recall #17V401000 · 2017 · 4 vehicles
What's wrong: 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."
Why it matters: Seats with missing inboard attachments May not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: 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.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Other / unknown (5): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Body & structure (4): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 2017 Ford Explorer Police Intercept has 9 owner complaints, ranking #2 of 7 Explorer Police Intercept model years for complaints (1.5× the average Explorer Police Intercept year). Complaints peaked in 2017 (4 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 1 year old, at a median of 6,500 miles. Neighboring years: 2016 (21 complaints, 0 recalls), 2018 (3 complaints, 0 recalls).
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FAQ
Does the 2017 Ford Explorer Police Intercept have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recalls for the 2017 Ford Explorer Police Intercept. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2017 Ford Explorer Police Intercept problems?
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are other / unknown (5), body & structure (4).
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