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2022 Ford Explorer reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2022 Ford Explorer holds 265 complaints after 5 years, a rate of 43 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Explorer years here — under the median of the other years, which is 64. NHTSA has 24 recalls on file, including Middle or rear assembly, Seat belts, and Back-over prevention, software.

2020 Ford Explorer
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Complaints

265

Per year

43

Recalls

24

Years on the road

5

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (61 of 265), then Electrical system (39) and Engine (30). Complaints that include an odometer have a median of 37,000 miles, and the middle half falls between 10,749 and 56,399 miles. Those filings include 17 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 13 that report an injury.

Next to 2021 and 2023

The 2021 Explorer has 423 complaints, 51 per year, and the 2023 has 109 complaints, 26 per year. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2023.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2022 Ford Explorer. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (24)

Recall seats, middle or rear assembly 2026-07-14 · NHTSA campaign 26V451000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2027 Aviator and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles. The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, tipping, or sliding unexpectedly.
Remedy Dealers will inspect and replace the bezel around the switch as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters explaining the safety risk were mailed August 19, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in January 2027. Lincoln Aviator owner notification letters were mailed August 21, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S52. This recall expands Recall 25V393. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 16, 2026.
Vehicles affected 387,911
Recall Seat belts 2026-03-17 · NHTSA campaign 26V159000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The seat belt anchor bolts at the second-row outer seating positions may be improperly secured.
Remedy Dealers will inspect the second-row outer seat belt lower anchor bolts and replace or repair them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 30, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C18. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 19, 2026.
Vehicles affected 561
Recall back-over prevention, software 2026-03-03 · NHTSA campaign 26V123000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The image on the center display may flip or invert, resulting in an incorrectly displayed rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Remedy Dealers will update the accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C11. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026.
Vehicles affected 889,950
Recall visibility, windshield wiper, motor 2026-03-03 · NHTSA campaign 26V117000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Aviator, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may fail and prevent the windshield wipers from operating properly.
Remedy Dealers will inspect and replace the front wiper motors as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed April 2, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in October 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S14. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 4, 2026.
Vehicles affected 604,533
Recall equipment, electrical, engine block heater 2025-10-10 · NHTSA campaign 25V685000
Summary 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 when the block heater is plugged in.
Remedy Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 3, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated September 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 15, 2025.
Vehicles affected 59,006
Recall Fuel pump 2025-07-07 · NHTSA campaign 25V455000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, 2021-2022 Lincoln Navigator, Mustang, F-150, and 2022 Expedition vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving.
Remedy Dealers will replace the low pressure fuel pump on super duty vehicles and update the powertrain control module (PCM) software on all other affected vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S75.
Vehicles affected 850,318
Recall back-over prevention, software 2025-06-27 · NHTSA campaign 25V442000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
Remedy Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.
Vehicles affected 200,237
Recall seats, middle or rear assembly 2025-06-13 · NHTSA campaign 25V393000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, folding, or sliding unexpectedly while driving.
Remedy Dealers will inspect the second-row seat switch, and replace the bezel around the switch as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S67.
Vehicles affected 304,662
Recall Driveshaft 2025-03-14 · NHTSA campaign 25V166000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 23V-199 or 22V-255. The rear axle horizontal mounting bolt may fracture and cause the driveshaft to disconnect.
Remedy Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S22.
Vehicles affected 4,247
Recall back-over prevention, software 2025-03-14 · NHTSA campaign 25V159000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V-342. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.
Remedy Dealers will update the Image Processing Module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S27.
Vehicles affected 49,399
Recall Labels 2024-11-08 · NHTSA campaign 24V852000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Remedy Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C39.
Vehicles affected 27,678
Recall engine and cooling, engine, internal engine parts 2024-08-23 · NHTSA campaign 24V635000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco, F-150, Edge, Explorer, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with either a 2.7L or 3.0L Nano EcoBoost engine. The engine intake valves may break while driving, which can result in engine failure and a loss of drive power.
Remedy Dealers will perform an engine cycle test and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S55.
Vehicles affected 90,736
Recall Engine 2024-08-10 · NHTSA campaign 24V598000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles equipped with the Police Interceptor Utility Package. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.
Remedy Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine as promptly as possible upon hearing unexpected engine noises, or after experiencing an unexpected engine power reduction, or seeing smoke from the engine compartment. Dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software. In addition, dealers will inspect for connecting rod bearing failure and if necessary, replace the engine long block. All inspections and repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S52.
Vehicles affected 85,238
Recall Driveshaft 2023-10-06 · NHTSA campaign 23V675000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles. The rear axle horizontal mounting bolt may fracture and cause the driveshaft to disconnect.
Remedy Dealers will replace the subframe bushing and rear axle bolt. They will also inspect the rear axle cover for damage near the bolt hole location and replace with a new cover if any damage is found. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 19, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S55.
Vehicles affected 238,364
Recall electrical system, propulsion system, traction battery 2023-09-08 · NHTSA campaign 23V626000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Lincoln Aviator and Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with 3.0L PHEV engines. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.
Remedy Dealers will perform a Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) diagnostic test and replace the high voltage battery pack, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 8, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford Motor Company's number for this recall is 23S53.
Vehicles affected 2,954
Recall back-over prevention, sensing system, camera 2023-05-12 · NHTSA campaign 23V342000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.
Remedy Dealers will replace the 360-degree camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S23. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall number 23V-022. Vehicles previously repaired under 23V-022 will need to have the new remedy performed.
Vehicles affected 442,973
Recall back-over prevention, display 2023-04-28 · NHTSA campaign 23V305000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with a 12.1-inch Integrated Computer Screen (ICS). When the Display On/Off Button is used to turn the display to "Off" prior to placing the vehicle in reverse, the backup camera rearview image will not appear on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Remedy Dealers will update the ICS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C14.
Vehicles affected 523
Recall powertrain, automatic transmission, transmission control module 2023-03-24 · NHTSA campaign 23V199000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L RWD, 3.3L GAS, 3.3L FHEV, or 3.0L ST powertrain. The previous powertrain control module (PCM) update completed under recall 22V-255 did not include the automatic electronic parking brake feature when the vehicle is shifted to park, as intended. In addition, the rear axle horizontal mounting bolt may fracture and cause the driveshaft to disconnect.
Remedy Dealers will update the PCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 31, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S16.
Vehicles affected 674
Recall powertrain, automatic transmission, transmission control module 2023-02-10 · NHTSA campaign 23V069000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L engine and 10R60 automatic transmission. An unintentional powertrain control module (PCM) reset may occur while the vehicle is in motion and result in park system damage.
Remedy Dealers will inspect the park system for damage and repair as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S05.
Vehicles affected 3,674
Recall powertrain, automatic transmission 2023-02-10 · NHTSA campaign 23V070000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150, Mustang, Explorer, Bronco, and 2023 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The transmission may contain a loose bolt which could prevent the transmission from engaging the park gear, although the gear shifter position may indicate that the vehicle has been shifted to "PARK."
Remedy Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transmissions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S06.
Vehicles affected 1,138
Recall back-over prevention, sensing system, camera 2023-01-23 · NHTSA campaign 23V022000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.
Remedy Dealers will update the image processing module (IPMB) software, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed April 25, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S02. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall number 21V-735. Vehicles previously repaired under 21V-735 will need to have the new remedy performed.
Vehicles affected 382,759
Recall gasoline fuel system, delivery, hoses and fittings 2022-09-14 · NHTSA campaign 22V685000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Explorer and Ranger vehicles equipped with 2.3L engines. The fuel line may be loose due to improper tightening of the fuel line connection.
Remedy Ford will inspect and replace the fuel line assembly, if needed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 29, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S60.
Vehicles affected 69
Recall structure, frame 2022-06-24 · NHTSA campaign 22V454000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Lincoln Aviator and Ford Explorer vehicles. The engine rails may have been improperly heat-treated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
Remedy Dealers will perform an engine rail strength test and replace the rails as necessary, free of charge. If the engine rails require replacement, owners will have the option for a vehicle replacement or buyback. Owner notification letters were mailed August 22, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22C13.
Vehicles affected 776
Recall gasoline fuel system, storage, tank, filler pipe and cap 2022-02-16 · NHTSA campaign 22V088000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The fuel filler tube may detach during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
Remedy Dealers will install a fuel vapor line redundant locking clip, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 4, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22C02.
Vehicles affected 18,366

NHTSA's count is every vehicle in that campaign. A campaign can cover other model years and other models.

Complaints by component (265 total)

Powertrain
61
Electrical system
39
Engine
30
Back-over prevention
23
Fuel and propulsion system
21
Visibility and wipers
20
Fuel system, gasoline
15
Suspension
12
Forward collision avoidance
11
Structure
10
Visibility
10
Service brakes
9
Steering
9
Air bags
7
Speed control
6
Exterior lighting
5
Seat belts
5
Seats
5
Hydraulic brakes
3
Engine and engine cooling
2
Latches, locks, and linkages
2
Parking brake
2
Tires
2
Wheels
2
Chest clip, buckle, and harness
1
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Crash-flagged

17

Fire-flagged

1

Injury reports

13

Death reports

0

Of the 58 complaints that include an odometer reading, the median is 37,000 miles. The middle half fall between 10,749 and 56,399 miles.

Complaints filed per year

312022692023302024682025672026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "Rear CV axel splines are causing an audible sound when shifting from park to reverse or park to drive. It also occurs when the car goes from accelerating to coasting and then back to accelerating. The sound has gotten…"
    Powertrain · filed 2026-09-20
  • "The headliner on the sunroof panel began sagging to the point that visibility is compromised between the driver and rear of the vehicle. This is a common failure on these vehicles, and very expensive to repair. It is…"
    Visibility and wipers · filed 2026-09-16
  • "The contact owns a 2022 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 10 MPH with children inside the vehicle, while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated and loss power. While…"
    Fuel system, gasoline · filed 2026-09-11
  • "The check engine light was on. A Ford dealership diagnosed the issue as a coolant intrusion manufacturer defect. There are a number of safety concerns associated with this issue. The primary danger of the coolant…"
    Engine · filed 2026-09-09
  • "#1st- The AC goes on and off and now the AC no longer works it only blows out hot air ,earlier but it turns on and off by itself #2- the lights flicker #3- the seats move by themselves and just today Sunday [XXX] the…"
    Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Seats · filed 2026-09-06

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2022 Ford Explorer HEV SUV 4WD Not rated Not rated 5 stars 4 stars
2022 Ford Explorer HEV SUV RWD Not rated Not rated 5 stars 4 stars
2022 Ford Explorer SUV 4WD Not rated Not rated 5 stars 4 stars
2022 Ford Explorer SUV RWD Not rated Not rated 5 stars 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Explorer all-wheel drive 3L, 6-cyl Automatic 10-speed Part-time four-wheel drive 18 24 20 MPG $3250
Explorer all-wheel drive 2.3L, 4-cyl Automatic 10-speed Part-time four-wheel drive 20 27 23 MPG $2800
Explorer all-wheel drive 2.3L, 4-cyl Automatic 10-speed Part-time four-wheel drive 20 26 22 MPG $2950
Explorer all-wheel drive 3L, 6-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 18 24 20 MPG $3250
Explorer flex-fuel all-wheel drive 3.3L, 6-cyl Automatic 10-speed Part-time four-wheel drive 16 24 19 MPG $3400
Explorer hybrid all-wheel drive 3.3L, 6-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 23 26 25 MPG $2600
Explorer hybrid rear-wheel drive 3.3L, 6-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Rear-wheel drive 27 28 27 MPG $2400
Explorer Platinum hybrid all-wheel drive 3.3L, 6-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 23 24 23 MPG $2800
Explorer Platinum hybrid rear-wheel drive 3.3L, 6-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Rear-wheel drive 25 26 26 MPG $2500
Explorer rear-wheel drive 3L, 6-cyl Automatic 10-speed Rear-wheel drive 18 26 21 MPG $3100
Explorer rear-wheel drive 3L, 6-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Rear-wheel drive 18 25 20 MPG $3250
Explorer rear-wheel drive 2.3L, 4-cyl Automatic 10-speed Rear-wheel drive 21 28 24 MPG $2700
Explorer rear-wheel drive 2.3L, 4-cyl Automatic 10-speed Rear-wheel drive 20 28 23 MPG $2800
Explorer Timberline all-wheel drive 2.3L, 4-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 19 22 21 MPG $3100
Explorer Timberline all-wheel drive 2.3L, 4-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 19 21 20 MPG $3250

Specs and fitment

6th generation, 2020–present
Body styles SUV
Oil 5W-30 synthetic (2.3L/3.0L EcoBoost); 5W-20 synthetic (3.3L V6/hybrid) , 5.2 qt capacity
Tire size 255/65R18 (Base) to 275/45R21 (Platinum/ST)

Known issues for this generation

Three NHTSA recalls address the same defect on 2020-2022 Explorers: the rear axle horizontal mounting bolt may fracture and cause the driveshaft to disconnect, which can result in a loss of drive power or a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not applied. Recall 22V-255 covered 252,936 vehicles, with dealers either replacing the bushing and axle cover or updating the electronic parking brake software depending on the model. Recall 23V-199 then covered 674 vehicles whose powertrain control module update under 22V-255 had not included the automatic electronic parking brake feature, fixed with a further software update. Recall 23V-675 covered 238,364 vehicles with a hardware remedy: dealers replace the subframe bushing and rear axle bolt and inspect the axle cover for damage near the bolt hole. All repairs were free of charge.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Ford Explorer reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2022 Ford Explorer holds 265 complaints after 5 years, a rate of 43 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Explorer years here — under the median of the other years, which is 64. NHTSA has 24 recalls on file, including Middle or rear assembly, Seat belts, and Back-over prevention, software.

What are common problems with a 2022 Ford Explorer?

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (61 of 265), then Electrical system (39) and Engine (30). Complaints that include an odometer have a median of 37,000 miles, and the middle half falls between 10,749 and 56,399 miles. Those filings include 17 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 13 that report an injury.

Is the 2022 Ford Explorer more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2021 Explorer has 423 complaints, 51 per year, and the 2023 has 109 complaints, 26 per year. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2023.

Has the 2022 Ford Explorer been recalled?

The 2022 Ford Explorer has 24 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Ford Explorer?

Owners have filed 265 complaints about the 2022 Ford Explorer with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2022 Ford Explorer get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2022 Ford Explorer is 22.3 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What generation is my Ford Explorer?

2011-2019 is the 5th generation, built on a unibody platform, and 2020-onward is the 6th generation, which switched to a rear-wheel-drive-based platform shared with the Police Interceptor Utility.

Are there rear axle problems on the 6th-generation Explorer?

Yes. 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles were covered by recalls 22V-255, 23V-199, and 23V-675 for a rear axle horizontal mounting bolt that may fracture and disconnect the driveshaft, risking a loss of drive power or a rollaway.