These are standard specifications for the 2017 Ford Explorer, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
6 Automatic SelectShif
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel (standard), AWD |
| Production Years for Series : | 2016 - |
| Price : | MSRP: $31,660-53,235 |
| Weight : | 4457 lbs | 2021.661 kg |
| MPG City : | 17 |
| MPG Highway : | 24 |
| Combined MPG : | 20.00 |
| Introduced At : | 2014 LA Auto Show |
Engine & Transmission
| V 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3490 cc | 213.0 cu in. | 3.5 L. |
| Power : | 287 BHP (211.232 KW) @ 6500 RPM |
| Torque : | 254 Ft-Lbs (344 NM) @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.6 in | 91 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.8:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 24 (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Turbocharged Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2300 cc | 140.4 cu in. | 2.3 L. |
| Power : | 280 HP (206.08 KW) @ 5600 RPM |
| Torque : | 310 Ft-Lbs (420 NM) @ 3000 RPM |
| Compression : | 10.0: 1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Cast-Aluminum block and head |
| Direct Fuel Injection | |
| Twin-turbocharged V 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3490 cc | 213.0 cu in. | 3.5 L. |
| Power : | 365 BHP (268.64 KW) @ 5500 RPM |
| Torque : | 350 Ft-Lbs (475 NM) @ 3500 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.6 in | 91 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
| Compression : | 10:0:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 24 (4 valves per cylinder) |
6 Automatic SelectShif
Production Figures
| Total Ford Production for 2017 : | 2,475,556 |
| 2017 Ford Explorer | |
Handling
Recall
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 21V537000 |
| Summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia. Exposure to road salt can cause the cross-axis ball joint to corrode and seize, resulting in a fracture of the outboard section of the rear suspension toe link. |
| Consequence | A rear toe-link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the cross-axis ball joint (CABJ) knuckle, and replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall numbers 16V-245, 19V-435, and 20V-675. Certain vehicles previously repaired will need to return for the new remedy. An interim notification letter notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on September 10, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 16, 2022. Owners may contact Ford's customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S32. |
| 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.nhtsa.gov. |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 21V316000 |
| Summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles. The retention pins could loosen and allow the roof rail covers to detach from the vehicle. |
| Consequence | A detached roof rail cover can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers will install push-pins and replace any damaged rail clips and roof rail covers, as necessary, free of charge. The interim owner notification letter was mailed on June 22, 2021. Owner notification letters (remedy available) were mailed on October 1, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S22. |
| 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. |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 20V675000 |
| Summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin that were previously repaired under a prior recall numbers 16V-245 or 19V-435. The outboard section of a rear suspension toe link may fracture. |
| Consequence | A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the cross-axis ball joint (CABJ) knuckle attached to the rear suspension toe link and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 27, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S62. |
| 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. |
| Component | WHEELS:HUB |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 17E048000 |
| Summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain Wheel Hub Bearing assemblies, part number HB5Z-1104-C, incorrectly listed as being for installation on the rear axles of 2011-2017 Ford Explorer 4X2 vehicles. These bearings assemblies were manufactured without a self retention feature, possibly resulting in the separation of the wheel or wheel end. |
| Consequence | A loss of the wheel or wheel end can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Ford will notify the distributors of the hubs specifying that they are to only be used on drive axles. It is believed that none of the hubs were purchased from Ford dealers for the incorrect application. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. |
| 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. |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Mfr Report Date | 20100517 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 19V435000 |
| Summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension. |
| Consequence | A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, and inspect both rear toe link ball joints, replacing the rear wheel knuckle(s), if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S17. |
| 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. |
| Component | SEATS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Mfr Report Date | 20160213 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 19V651000 |
| Summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with power front seats. The seat frames may have sharp edges. |
| Consequence | Occupants my contact the sharp edges when reaching between the power front seat and center console, increasing their risk of injury. |
| Remedy | Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install protective tape on the exposed inside edge and tab of the power seat frames, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S29. |
| 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. |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Mfr Report Date | 20161015 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 16V925000 |
| Summary | 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. |
| Consequence | An oil leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire. |
| 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. |
| Component | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Mfr Report Date | 20161209 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 17V332000 |
| Summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Explorer, F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550 vehicles equipped with a manual driver's seat back recliner mechanism. In the event of a crash, the seat back frame may not restrain the occupant due to having inadequate welds. As such, these vehicles may not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202a, 'Head Restraints' and 207, 'Seating Systems.' |
| Consequence | If the occupant is not adequately restrained in the event of a crash, they have an increased risk of injury. |
| Remedy | Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the seat back frame, free of charge. The recall began on June 7, 2017. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C08. |
| 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. |
| Component | STEERING |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Mfr Report Date | 20170507 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 17V530000 |
| Summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Explorer, Taurus and Police Interceptor Utility and Sedan vehicles. The steering gear heat shield fasteners may corrode, allowing the heat shield to detach. |
| Consequence | If the heat shield detaches, the steering gear may overheat, increasing the steering effort required by the driver, especially at lower speeds, and increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Ford will notify owners, and dealers to inspect and replace the heat shield fasteners as needed, free of charge. The recall began on September 13, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S23. |
| 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. |
Data updated January 2023
2017 Ford Explorer FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2017 Ford Explorer?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2017 Ford Explorer? A: The 2017 Ford Explorer has a wheelbase size of 112.80 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2017 Ford Explorer? A: The 2017 Ford Explorer has a length of 198.30 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2017 Ford Explorer? A: The 2017 Ford Explorer has a width of 78.90 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2017 Ford Explorer have?A: The 2017 Ford Explorer has 41.40 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2017 Ford Explorer have?A: The 2017 Ford Explorer has legroom of 42.90 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2017 Ford Explorer? A: The 2017 Ford Explorer was a SUV.Q: How much did the 2017 Ford Explorer cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2017 Ford Explorer had an MSRP of $31,660 - $$53,235 (USD).Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 2017? A: Ford produced 2,475,556 automobiles in 2017.Q: What engines did the 2017 Ford Explorer have? A: The 2017 Ford Explorer had the following engine options: V 6 (3490 cc | 213.0 cu in. | 3.5 L.) with 287 BHP (211.232 KW) @ 6500 RPM and 254 Ft-Lbs (344 NM) @ 4000 RPM Turbocharged Inline 4 (2300 cc | 140.4 cu in. | 2.3 L.) with 280 HP (206.08 KW) @ 5600 RPM and 310 Ft-Lbs (420 NM) @ 3000 RPM Twin-turbocharged V 6 (3490 cc | 213.0 cu in. | 3.5 L.) with 365 BHP (268.64 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 350 Ft-Lbs (475 NM) @ 3500 RPM Q: What transmission did the 2017 Ford Explorer have? A: The 2017 Ford Explorer had a 6 speed Automatic SelectShif gearbox.