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2022 Ford ExplorerProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 383 owners and 24 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
383
Crashes
25
Fires
3
Recalls
24
TSBs
236
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 383 complaints, 25 crashes, 3 fires, and 24 recalls. Complaint rate is 2.7x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

overheated while idle

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
2

drive assist malfunction

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
3

front camera sensors inoperable

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
4

key fob undetected while vehicle is running

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
5

rear brake sensor inoperable

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the DrivetrainHIGH

58 owners reported drivetrain issues — failures commonly reported around 38K miles.

!Inspect the Fuel SystemMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

33
0–30K
27
30–60K
12
60–90K
2
90–120K
120–150K
2
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (33 reports) • Median: 38K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Drivetrain (58 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Drivetrain58 (15%)
Other57 (15%)
Fuel System37 (10%)
Electrical36 (9%)
Engine31 (8%)
Visibility26 (7%)
Suspension13 (3%)
Brakes12 (3%)

2022 Ford Explorer: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 2022 Ford Explorer, with 58 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 38,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 38K-mile mark.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2022 Ford Explorer, with 37 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2022 Ford Explorer, with 36 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2022 Ford Explorer, with 31 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

42
22
99
23
40
24
100
25
102
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2022 Ford Explorer. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (24 recalls)

22V088000Apr 2022

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

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."

22V454000Aug 2022

ENGINE

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."

22V685000Sep 2022

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

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.

23V022000Feb 2023

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

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.

23V069000Mar 2023

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

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.

+ 19 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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2022 Ford Explorer NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

Not rated

Frontal crash

Not rated

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Rollover

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

NHTSA Defect Investigations (2)

All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.

EA23002ClosedOpened Sep 2023 · closed Oct 2024

Loss of Motive Power

ENGINE

RQ23002ClosedOpened Jun 2023 · closed Feb 2024

Rear Axle Bolt Failure

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

The worst model year for the Ford Explorer is the 2006 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.

2022 Ford Explorer vs. Class Average (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)

This vehicle

383

Class avg

144

2.7x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical standard sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 383 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 24 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

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2022 Ford Explorer: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2022 Ford Explorer?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2022 Ford Explorer is related to the drivetrain, with 58 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2022 Ford Explorer reliable?
The 2022 Ford Explorer has 383 complaints, 25 crash reports, and 3 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 2.7x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2022 Ford Explorer problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2022 Ford Explorer have any recalls?
Yes, the 2022 Ford Explorer has 24 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Ford Explorer problems start?
Based on 76 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 38,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2022 Ford Explorer data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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