Ford Explorer
Ford Explorer problems and recalls
13,938 owner complaints and 208 recall notices across 15 model years. The 2016 has the most complaints (2,473).
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| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes reported | Best crash rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Explorer | 0 | 37 | 3 | Not rated |
| 2025 Explorer | 20 | 101 | 7 | |
| 2024 Explorer | 10 | 26 | 2 | |
| 2023 Explorer | 15 | 110 | 8 | |
| 2022 Explorer | 24 | 269 | 17 | Not rated |
| 2021 Explorer | 27 | 435 | 17 | |
| 2020 Explorer | 35 | 1,222 | 35 | |
| 2019 Explorer | 6 | 296 | 2 | |
| 2018 Explorer | 7 | 733 | 15 | |
| 2017 Explorer | 14 | 1,700 | 34 | |
| 2016 Explorer | 15 | 2,473 | 39 | |
| 2015 Explorer | 9 | 1,797 | 37 | |
| 2014 Explorer | 7 | 1,678 | 32 | |
| 2013 Explorer | 12 | 2,234 | 44 | |
| 2012 Explorer | 7 | 827 | 10 |
What Explorer owners complain about most
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls and NCAP ratings. Complaints are owner-submitted and not verified by NHTSA.