Worst 2022 Ford Explorer Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
POWER TRAIN
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2022 Ford Explorer.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 54 | 2 | — | 26,800 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 42 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 31 | 1 | 1 | 4,350 mi | |
| ENGINE | 21 | 1 | 1 | 82,935 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 15 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 13 | — | — | 500 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 10 | — | — | 26,643 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 10 | 1 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 9 | 2 | — | 57,934 mi | |
| STEERING | 9 | 1 | — | 108,500 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 7 | 4 | — | 44,075 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 7 | — | — | 42,615 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 7 | — | — | 5,100 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 5 | 1 | — | 11,550 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 4 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 4 | 1 | — | 12,994 mi | |
| SEATS | 4 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 | 1 | — | 6,500 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY | 3 | — | — | 17,710 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | 2 | — | — | 31,500 mi | |
| PARKING BRAKE | 2 | — | — | 42,850 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | 20,814 mi | |
| TIRES | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS | 2 | 1 | — | — |
Recalls for 2022 Ford Explorer
55 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~12,428,421 vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
+ 45 more recalls
Other Ford Explorer Years
Wider context: See the full Ford Explorer reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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