NHTSA Data Explorer
Ford Explorer
Data refreshed October 26, 2026
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Complaints
35,294
Active records
Recalls
153
Active records
TSBs
2,139
Active records
Filing history
Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.
Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
221
Injuries
2,483
Crashes
1,901
Fires
862
Top reported issues — Ford Explorer
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Condition issue
Operating state
Reporting mechanism
Steering behavior
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Noise
Driver assistance issue
Smell
Engine behavior
Performance issue
Vibration/harshness
Fluid issue
Safety restraint issue
Thermal issue
Braking behavior
Access/entry issue
Safety restraint behavior
Ride/handling behavior
Lighting behavior
Infotainment behavior
Electrical issue
Wiper/washer behavior
HVAC behavior
Starting behavior
Recent change
Powering on/off behavior
Communication/network issue
Electrified system issue
Charging behavior
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2016 FORD EXPLORER
Filed Oct 22, 2026
The b pillar is coming apart and may cause an incident. They put out recall in May of 2025 but still no remedy. .
2020 FORD EXPLORER
Filed Oct 21, 2026
Front axle disconnect actuator on my 2020 Ford Explorer 2.3L AWD is failing. The vehicle stores DTC C0631-7E (Actuator Stuck On) and previously stored C0631-7F (Actuator Stuck Off). When the fault is active, the wrench light comes on and the following safety systems are disabled: AdvanceTrac, Pre-Collision Assist, and Hill Start Assist. Ford has issued TSB 25-2373 / 25-2568 for this exact issue requiring replacement of the intermediate shaft with revised part N1MZ-3A329-A and AWD module…
2014 FORD EXPLORER
Filed Oct 21, 2026
My drivers seat belt will only fasten at the perfect angle about 10% of the time or less. I called form to open a claim but they said it was a “wear and tear” item. I don’t think a SEATBELL is a negotiable.
2015 FORD EXPLORER
Filed Oct 21, 2026
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the message “Rear-view Camera Unavailable” was displayed. The lights on the instrument panel failed to automatically illuminate or dim unless the lights were manually activated.…
2014 FORD EXPLORER
Filed Oct 21, 2026
My steering wheel suddenly became really loose causing the control of the vehicle to be really difficult and it make a very loose hollow noise.
2022 FORD EXPLORER
Filed Oct 21, 2026
I was in a middle school parking lot attempting to park my vehicle. My foot was not on the accelerator, and my foot was light depressed on the brake pedal as I was attempting to park the car prior to school release. The vehicle suddenly accelerated at a high rate, with no indicators on the dashboard that there was a mechanical/electrical issue. I had to swerve to avoid colliding with a parked vehicle and abruptly applied the brake pedal, which depressed into the floor board. This incident would…
2020 FORD EXPLORER
Filed Oct 21, 2026
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V402000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue.
2025 FORD EXPLORER
Filed Oct 21, 2026
I own a 2025 Ford Explorer Active, purchased new in April 2025. In approximately early October 2026, I noticed a significant and unexplained brightness difference between the rear taillights. The driver’s-side taillight is noticeably brighter than the passenger-side taillight when the exterior lights are illuminated. On October 19, 2026, I brought the vehicle to Ford Country in Henderson, Nevada, for diagnosis. My service advisor personally observed the difference in brightness. The…
2014 FORD EXPLORER
Filed Oct 20, 2026
Engineering design flaw. Water pump connected to the timing chain, knowing that it would cost thousands of dollars to fix.
2025 FORD EXPLORER
Filed Oct 20, 2026
On October 19, 2026, I experienced a serious braking malfunction while driving my 2025 Ford Explorer ST at highway speed. While my foot was on the accelerator, the vehicle unexpectedly began braking repeatedly without me pressing the brake pedal. The vehicle jerked and pulsated as though the ABS was activating. When I attempted to brake, the pedal felt unusually loose and did not immediately respond to the pressure I applied. I eventually managed to slow down and pull onto the highway…