The service and repair manual for the 2017 Ford Explorer — 2.3L I4 and 3.5L V6 and 3.5L V6 engines, 5 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Ford published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.3L I4 — 140 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged 3.5L V6 — 213 cu in, DOHC 3.5L V6 — 213 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged |
| Trims | Limited Sport Utility 4-Door · Sport Sport Utility 4-Door · Base Sport Utility 4-Door · XLT Sport Utility 4-Door · Platinum Sport Utility 4-Door |
| Federal record | 9 recalls · 1,986 complaints · 92 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2017 Explorer manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 1,384
- General Information 1,715
- Accessories & Equipment 3,758
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 365
- Body & Frame 894
- Maintenance 73
- Brakes 890
- Restraints 223
- Drivelines & Axles 56
- Steering 409
- Electrical 1,837
- Suspension 163
- Engine Mechanical 308
- Transmission 379
- Engine Performance 2,921
- Hub Bolts 122
- Hub Nut 350
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2017 Explorer
- Engine And Engine Cooling — engine › gasoline › turbo/supercharger · 16V925000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 ford taurus, 2016-2017 ford flex, lincoln mkt, 2017 ford explorer and ford explorer police interceptor utility vehicl.
- Seats — front assembly › recliner · 17V332000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2017 ford explorer, f-150, f-250, f-350, f-450 and f-550 vehicles equipped with a manual driver's seat back recliner mechanism. in t.
- Structure — body › roof and pillars · 24V031000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2011-2019 explorer vehicles. the a-pillar trim retention clips may not be properly engaged, allowing the trim to detach.
- Suspension — rear · 21V537000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 explorer vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine,.
- Suspension — rear · 20V675000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 explorer vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in connecticut, delaware, the district of columbia, illinois, in.
- Seats · 19V651000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2017 ford explorer vehicles equipped with power front seats. the seat frames may have sharp edges.
- Equipment — electrical › engine block heater · 25V685000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 lincoln mkc, 2016-2023 explorer, 2019-2020 fusion, 2019-2024 ranger, 2020-2022 lincoln corsair, escape, 2021-2024 bronco, b.
- Suspension — rear · 19V435000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2011-2017 explorer vehicles. the rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.
- Structure — body · 21V316000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 explorer vehicles. the retention pins could loosen and allow the roof rail covers to detach from the vehicle.
Owners have filed 1,986 complaints and Ford has issued 92 technical service bulletins for the 2017 Explorer. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2017 Explorer manual
Is this manual specific to the 2017 Explorer?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2017 model year, covering the 2.3L I4 and 3.5L V6 and 3.5L V6 across the Limited Sport Utility 4-Door, Sport Sport Utility 4-Door, Base Sport Utility 4-Door, XLT Sport Utility 4-Door, Platinum Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Ford published for this year.
What 2017 Explorer problems does it help with?
9 recalls are on federal record for the 2017 Explorer, covering engine and engine cooling, seats, structure. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Ford dealers.
Does it include 2017 Explorer wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2017 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $42.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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