2017 FORD EXPLORER Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2017 Ford Explorer has 11 recalls, the most serious being a rear suspension toe link that can fracture and cause sudden loss of steering control, raising the risk of a crash — note that some of these toe link recalls only apply to vehicles registered or originally sold in certain northeastern and midwestern states. On the steering side, heat shield fasteners on the steering gear can corrode and allow the shield to fall away, causing the steering gear to overheat and making the wheel noticeably harder to turn, especially at low speeds. Vehicles with a manual driver's seat back recliner may have inadequate welds in the seat frame, meaning the seat back can fail to hold the occupant in a crash. Several recalls involve exterior trim that can detach while driving: the A-pillar trim, the B-pillar door trim, and the roof rail covers can all come loose and become road hazards. On models with power front seats, the seat frames may have sharp metal edges that can cut someone reaching between the seat and center console.