Example carScratch repair for a 2017 Ford Explorer
Scratch repair for the 2017 Ford Explorer: request it here. Rent a car from us while it is repaired, as an insurance replacement rental when it is a claim.
- Combined
- 10.8 to 12.8 L/100 km
- Body
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle
An insurance replacement rental while it is repaired
Your car is in the shop; you keep driving. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, and bill your insurer when the claim covers it.
The 2017 Ford Explorer for scratch repair
- Body: standard sport utility vehicle (EPA size class).
2017 Ford Explorer: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.3 L | 2.3 L | 3.5 L | 3.5 L | 3.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 27 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
| MPG combined (US) | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,050 | US$3,200 | US$3,350 | US$3,550 | US$3,700 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,348 | $3,534 | $3,720 | $3,906 | $3,968 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2017 Ford Explorer
- NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 1,712 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure (665), unknown or other (378) and engine (241). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V448000 | 2026-07-14 | structure:body | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles. The roof rail covers may come loose and detach from the vehicle. |
| 26V101000 | 2026-02-20 | suspension:rear | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture. |
| 25V685000 | 2025-10-10 | equipment:electrical:engine block heater | Ford 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, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit... |
| 25V347000 | 2025-05-23 | structure:body | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Explorer vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving. |
| 24V031000 | 2024-01-19 | structure:body:roof and pillars | Ford 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. |
| 21V537000 | 2021-07-15 | suspension:rear | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont,... |
| 21V316000 | 2021-05-05 | structure:body | Ford 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. |
| 20V675000 | 2021-03-12 | suspension:rear | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio,... |
| 19V651000 | 2019-09-11 | seats | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with power front seats. The seat frames may have sharp edges. |
| 19V435000 | 2019-06-10 | suspension:rear | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension. |
| 17V530000 | 2017-08-28 | steering | 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. |
| 17V401000 | 2017-06-26 | seats:mid/rear assembly | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor vehicles. The affected vehicles may be missing the two front inboard attachments for the second row seats. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207,... |
| 17V332000 | 2017-05-22 | seats:front assembly:recliner | Ford 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 the event of a crash, the seat back frame may not restrain the occupant due to having inadequate welds. As such, these vehicles may not... |
| 16V925000 | 2016-12-22 | engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger | Ford 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 vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines. Improperly brazed turbocharger oil supply tubes may leak oil on engine components. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The work on your Explorer
Searching for scratch repair for the 2017 Ford Explorer? Here is how CarmaCars handles it. Light scratches can be polished out; deeper ones are filled and repainted.
Size and finish
Tell us the year and the trim; the details change from one to the next. We note the car's condition with you when it comes in. If the car has open recalls, a dealer fixes them; ask about them while the car is off the road.
From request to appointment
A person reads your request and replies with the next step. Send a few photos and the year and trim; that is enough for a first price. Nothing is booked until you agree to the price and the time.
Need a car meanwhile?
While it is repaired, rent from us: an insurance replacement rental when the repair is a claim your adjuster approves, or at our usual rates. A rental by the day covers the time your car is in. Your offer shows the delivery fee if you want the car brought to you.
Keeping it that way
Keep the invoice with your records; it helps when you sell the car. Ask us how to care for the work when you collect the car.
How the price is set
We explain the price in plain words if anything is unclear. The quote shows the price for your car and what it includes. Two cars of the same model can need different work, so we quote each one.
Planning around the work
Most small jobs fit within a day; larger ones are booked over several days. We call or write when the car is ready, and you collect it or we arrange the handover.
Getting the car ready
If you need a rental, add it to the request so it is ready when you arrive. Photos of the damage taken at the scene help with the repair and the claim. Arrive at the time we confirm, so the work can start on schedule.
Want a price?
A quote costs nothing and commits you to nothing.
Request scratch repair
Tell us when suits you; we reply within one business day with a time and a price.
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Scratch repair: the 2017 Ford Explorer
Can I rent a car while my 2017 Ford Explorer is in for scratch repair?
Yes. Rent from us while it is repaired: an insurance replacement rental if the repair is an insurance claim (ask your insurer what your policy pays a day), or at our usual rates. We deliver the car to you.
How do I book scratch repair for my 2017 Ford Explorer?
Send the request on this page with when suits you. We reply within one business day with a time and a price.