2017 Ford Explorer transmission problems
The 2017 Ford Explorer has 123 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 6% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
123
Transmission complaints
6%
Share of year
4
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“The car was up on ramps, to replace a sensor, in park and slipped out of gear rolling backwards with force. Someone could have been under or behind the vehicle. Other vehicles could have been behind, property could have been damaged. The cars door caught the building and pulled it all the way back…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 2017 Ford Explorer have?
NHTSA has 123 complaints about the 2017 Ford Explorer transmission — 6% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.