2017 Ford Explorer Structure:body Problems
NHTSA component category: STRUCTURE:BODY · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How structure:body ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 1,659 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2017 Ford Explorer overview page.
What owners report
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS HIGH SPEEDS, EXHAUST FUMES ENTERED INTO THE CABIN OF…”NHTSA complaint 11034351 — filed 10/18/2017
“THE RIGHT REAR QUARTER PANEL WINDOW SPONTANEOUSLY SHATTERED WHILE THE CAR WAS PARKED AT THE END OF MY DRIVEWAY, OBSTRUCTING VISABILITY.”NHTSA complaint 11031949 — filed 10/05/2017
“CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTED IN PASSENGER CABIN - AFTER READING STORIES ABOUT POSSIBLE PROBLEMS WITH CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) IN 2016 FORD EXPLORERS IN MID JULY 2017…”NHTSA complaint 11015760 — filed 08/16/2017
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Structure:body complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2017 Ford Explorer have structure:body problems?
Structure:body is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2017 Ford Explorer: 256 of 1,659 complaints on file (15.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2017 Ford Explorer have in total?
1,659 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 33 involved a crash, 10 involved a fire, 50 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's structure:body category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STRUCTURE:BODY category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
