Safety Score
58
Average
Recalls
3
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars
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Recalls (3)
| Date | NHTSA ID | Component | Units | Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-09-14 | 22V685000 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 69 | — | Details |
| 2022-06-24 | 22V454000 |
ENGINE | 776 | — | Details |
| 2022-02-16 | 22V088000 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | 18,366 | — | Details |
Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)
| Date | Component | Crash | Injuries | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-11 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | The coating over the window up/ down controls is pealing and flaky. The coating is very sharp and brittle and has deepl… |
| 2026-04-06 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | No | 0 | Recently, my sun roof shade has started to sag and no longer retracts correctly. This is causing a loss of visibility o… |
| 2026-04-01 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | The panoramic sunroof, shade, plastic brackets become brittle annd fail very fast and becomes hanging down while you a… |
| 2026-03-17 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | This recall has been open for 8 months, all the while posing a huge safety risk. A new car can be built in less time. W… |
| 2026-03-02 | STEERING | No | 0 | The rack and pinion system needs to be replaced as a result of "normal wear and tear" |
| 2026-03-01 | SEATS | No | 0 | After multiple attempts to fold the third-row power seat in my 2022 Ford Explorer, the seat mechanism failed completely… |
| 2026-03-01 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | My front passenger get side lighting component started blinking about 6 months ago. Now it’s completely out. I went to … |
| 2026-02-25 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | Both catalytic converters have failed, with one have a catastrophic failure, resulting in pipe becoming disconnect from… |
| 2026-02-23 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | No | 0 | The panoramic sunroof sunshade in my 2022 Ford Explorer failed and now sags downward. The shade hangs low enough to par… |
| 2026-02-09 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2020 Ford Explorer. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked abnormally. No warning… |
| 2026-02-05 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | No | 0 | The headliner that covers my panoramic sunroof has came loose on both sides , obstructing my reaview . |
| 2026-02-02 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | With less than 33,000 miles, started to experience noise, like something was loose coming from the right rear when goi… |
| 2026-01-28 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | My 2022 Ford Explorer had Recall 23S55 performed on June 21, 2025 to address rear axle/differential fastener fracture. … |
| 2026-01-27 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2022 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled.… |
| 2026-01-21 | WHEELS | Yes | 0 | While traveling on I-26 east near North Carolina MM 51 in the left lane, the vehicle suddenly pulled uncontrollably to … |
| 2026-01-14 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The alternator pulley appears to be making contact with a harness rubbing through the insulation exposing the wire |
| 2026-01-14 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The alternator pulley appears to be making contact with harness rubbing through the insulation exposing the wire. |
| 2026-01-13 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | The fuel level indication on my 2022 Ford Explorer behaves erratically and inaccurately. The issue occurs regardless of… |
| 2025-12-26 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | While driving down the highway at about 55mph, I tried to open the panoramic sunroof. As it was opening, the sunroof sh… |
| 2025-12-15 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | the check engine light and see manual (Alley Wrench) constantly goes off and code for P0973- the symptoms following wer… |
| 2025-11-13 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | I can’t get my gas tank below 1/4. It always starts lagging and has a late reaction time. I also have to use better gas… |
| 2025-11-08 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | I have been hearing a roaring sound for quite some time now. Finally figured it out and it’s the rear differential on m… |
| 2025-11-05 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2022 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadv… |
| 2025-11-03 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | No | 0 | Sun roof, moon roof collapse while driving . making rattling noise. |
| 2025-11-03 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | The shade covering my sunroof does not roll back properly. It leaves layers of fabric hanging in the backseat, which ca… |
| 2025-10-25 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | The sunshade portion of the moonroof does not retract when opening the moonroof. It simply hangs down, completely block… |
| 2025-10-15 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Ford Explorer Recall – Ongoing Safety Hazard In July 2025, Ford issued a recall notice for my vehicle. Shortly afte… |
| 2025-10-07 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | No | 0 | Sunroof shade came off track and began drooping, obscuring view out of rearview mirror. Total lack of visibility out of… |
| 2025-10-04 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | The exhaust/ downpipe broke while driving down the road. |
| 2025-10-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | 2022 ford explorer with less than 100,000 miles on it. Started getting engine shudders and a check engine light. It’s c… |
| 2025-10-01 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | The panoramic shade on my 2022 Ford Explorer failed causing an inability to see clearly. The dealership did replace the… |
| 2025-09-24 | SEATS | No | 0 | Not sure exactly what caused it to fail, but the heated seat when turned on barely gets warm then shuts off with the re… |
| 2025-09-19 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | Head lamp warning alerted (refers driver to drivers manual, only to say see a dealer) but no issues, both lamps were w… |
| 2025-09-10 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | The sunroof liner has fallen. I cannot see behind me due to total blackness. There are many Explorer owners with this s… |
| 2025-09-07 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Sunroof shade does not retract like it should causing bunching in the middle of the vehicle blocking view or rearview m… |
| 2025-09-05 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Sunroof liner has fallen making it impossible to see out the back window. |
| 2025-09-01 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The sunroof does not seal properly. Randomly it starts to make a clicking sound when driving. It goes away once we open… |
| 2025-08-26 | AIR BAGS | Yes | 0 | The driver's side impact airbag burst open when it deployed. This deposited unreacted airbag propellant on my skin, c… |
| 2025-08-25 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2022 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while making a right turn at an undisclosed speed, there… |
| 2025-08-19 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | It has became a safety hazard on my 22 ford explorer. The sunroof cover has folded and is now drooping down into my vis… |
| 2025-08-07 | STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2022 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the hood independ… |
| 2025-08-06 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Sunroof shade cover won’t roll back. Never used the sunroof and the one time I want to roll open the shade cover won’t … |
| 2025-07-29 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2022 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the front passenger's side airbag was bulging outwards. … |
| 2025-07-25 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2022 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the rearview became inoper… |
| 2025-07-25 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | The smell of propane/metal smell in the cabin of vehicle after longer than 1 hour of driving |
| 2025-07-08 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | No | 0 | The contact’s employer owns a 2022 Ford Explorer. The owner received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V455000 (… |
| 2025-07-08 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | There are three active recall on my car, all of which say there are not remedy available and NHTSA Recall Number 25V455… |
| 2025-07-07 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2022 Ford Explorer. The contact’s son started the vehicle and became aware that the "Cylinder Head T… |
| 2025-07-05 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2022 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V455000 (FUEL SYST… |
| 2025-07-03 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING | Yes | 0 | The rear traffic warning did not alert timely, resulting in a fender bender in a parking lot. I have dash cam footage w… |