2022 Ford Explorer problems and complaints
Owners have filed 274 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Ford Explorer. The most-reported areas: Power Train (61), Unknown Or Other (58), Electrical System (39).
Key takeaways
- 274 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 17 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 23 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 61 | 22% |
| Unknown Or Other | 58 | 21% |
| Electrical System | 39 | 14% |
| Engine | 31 | 11% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 23 | 8% |
| Back Over Prevention | 23 | 8% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 21 | 8% |
| Fuel System | 15 | 5% |
| Gasoline | 15 | 5% |
| Suspension | 13 | 5% |
| Structure | 12 | 4% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 12 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Ford Explorer SUV 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2022 Ford Explorer SUV RWD | Not rated | Not rated | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-11-04
I am reporting a potential safety defect involving the panoramic moonroof/sunroof sunshade assembly on my 2022 Ford Explorer King Ranch, which I purchased used. The sunshade track or support mechanism appears to be failing, causing the sunshade material to sag significantly from its intended position. When the panoram...
Air Bags,structure - filed 2026-11-03
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the front dashboard leather covering had deteriorated and shrunk, and the material covering the passenger’s side air bag had hardened and shrunk. The contact was concerned that during a crash, the air bag would not properly deploy because of a dashboard fai...
Engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-11-02
Component Involved: Fuel Tube Support Bracket / Vapor Canister Purge Solenoid Bracket Assembly Part Number: GL3Z-9B325-B Diagnostic Code: P0496 / P1450 Description of Safety Hazard and Defect: I am writing to report a hazardous component defect on my vehicle that presents an immediate safety risk during standard operat...
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More for the 2022 Ford Explorer
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.