2017 Ford Explorer suspension problems
56 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2017 Ford Explorer — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“New Tow Link replacement from recall 20S62 damage my new Tires. New redesign Toe links are unable to hold alignment and are damaging tires prematurely. I have called the dealer that performed the Service (Citrus Motors in Ontario California) and spoke with Service Manager Cesar. I told him the…”
filed Aug 4, 2026
“Vehicle was brought in to Magic city ford for a state inspection and was informed that there was a recall on the suspension to replace the tow link in the rear. Vehicle was inspected and tire tread level documented etc . Vehicle was driven 3,000 miles over the next 60 days, including a family trip…”
filed Jul 2, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Rear suspension toe links may fractureCampaign 26V101000 · Feb 20, 2026
- Exposure to road salt can cause the cross-axis ball joint to corrode and seize, resulting…Campaign 21V537000 · Jul 15, 2021
- Outboard section of a rear suspension toe link may fractureCampaign 20V675000 · Mar 12, 2021
- Rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspensionCampaign 19V435000 · Jun 10, 2019
Suspension problems in other Explorer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Explorer | 3 | 3% |
| 2024 Explorer | 3 | 16% |
| 2023 Explorer | 13 | 13% |
| 2022 Explorer | 11 | 4% |
| 2021 Explorer | 15 | 4% |
| 2020 Explorer | 35 | 3% |
| 2019 Explorer | 10 | 3% |
| 2018 Explorer | 21 | 3% |
| 2016 Explorer | 73 | 3% |
| 2015 Explorer | 82 | 5% |
| 2014 Explorer | 102 | 6% |
| 2013 Explorer | 79 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Ford Explorer
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.