2017 Ford Explorer Transmission Problems
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
How common are transmission problems on the 2017 Ford Explorer?
123 owners have reported transmission problems on the 2017 Ford Explorer, 7% of all complaints for this year and the 3rd most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 30,000–96,000 miles. No recall covers this problem.
123 complaints 7% of all 2017 complaints 58,000 miles typical
Which parts fail
The specific part named in each complaint.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (65 of 123). The amber line is the middle value.
When problems were reported
Transmission complaints by the year the problem happened.
Transmission complaints by Explorer year
Related recalls
No recall covers transmission problems on the 2017 Ford Explorer. See all 14 recalls for this year.
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Other 2017 Ford Explorer problems
Common questions
What are common 2017 Ford Explorer transmission problems?
Complaints most often name the torque converter, automatic transmission and axle assembly.
At what mileage do 2017 Ford Explorer transmission problems happen?
Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 30,000–96,000 miles. The middle value is about 58,000 miles.
Is there a recall for 2017 Ford Explorer transmission problems?
NHTSA lists no recall for this problem on the 2017 Ford Explorer. If you have the problem, file a complaint at nhtsa.gov so it is counted.
Which Explorer year has the most transmission complaints?
The 2020 Explorer, with 496 complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.