2017 Ford Explorer, Ford Police Interceptor Sedan and others recall: steering
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on August 28, 2017. It covers about 253 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 253
- reported
- Aug 28, 2017
- owners notified
- Sep 13, 2017
- related complaints
- 79
Steering
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Explorer, Taurus and Police Interceptor Utility and Sedan vehicles. The steering gear heat shield fasteners may corrode, allowing the heat shield to detach.
- Risk
- If the heat shield detaches, the steering gear may overheat, increasing the steering effort required by the driver, especially at lower speeds, and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers to inspect and replace the heat shield fasteners as needed, free of charge. The recall began on September 13, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S23.
Recall number 17V530000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 79 complaints about steering problems.
2017 Ford Explorer2017 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan2017 Ford Police Interceptor Utilit2017 Ford Taurus
Questions about recall 17V530000
Is there a recall on the 2017 Ford Explorer, Ford Police Interceptor Sedan and others steering?
Yes. Recall 17V530000, reported on August 28, 2017, covers about 253 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 17V530000?
Ford will notify owners, and dealers to inspect and replace the heat shield fasteners as needed, free of charge. The recall began on September 13, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S23.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used Ford Explorer?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history