2017 Ford Explorer Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 26 brake complaints for the 2017 Ford Explorer, about 2% of its 1,691 total complaints for the year. There are no related brake recalls, but the complaints include 6 crashes and 1 injury, with a median failure mileage of 29,000 miles.
- Brakes complaints
- 26
- 2% of 1,691
- Crashes reported
- 6
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 29,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden total brake failure while driving at low or moderate speed, resulting in front-end or rear-end collisions.
- Some describe the pedal engaging briefly then going unresponsive even under hard, repeated pressure, including a case where the vehicle kept moving after a rear-end crash attempt.
- A few owners say ABS or automatic emergency braking failed to engage in a slippery parking lot or on the freeway, causing the brakes to lock up or not respond at all.
- One owner describes brakes as overly sensitive, requiring careful pedal pressure to avoid an abrupt stop even at 60 mph, with no fix offered by a dealer service manager.
- One report describes a total electrical shutdown while driving downhill that left the driver with steering only and no brake control.
When 2017 Ford Explorer brake complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 6, 2017, latest Jan 20, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2017 Ford Explorer
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by Explorer model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2017 Ford Explorer have?
- NHTSA records 26 brake-related complaints for the 2017 Ford Explorer, which is 2% of the 1,691 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2017 Ford Explorer?
- No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the brake complaints for this model year.
- Have the brake problems led to crashes?
- Yes. Of the 26 brake complaints, 6 involved crashes and 1 involved an injury, with no fires reported.
- At what mileage do brake problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure among the reported brake complaints is 29,000 miles.
- How does 2017 compare to other Explorer years for brake complaints?
- The 2017 Explorer's 2% brake-complaint share is lower than earlier years like 2010 (14%) and 2011 (5%), but similar to 2016 and 2018, which also sit at 2%.