2024 Ford Explorer problems and complaints

Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Ford Explorer. The most-reported areas: Unknown Or Other (4), Forward Collision Avoidance (3), Visibility/Wiper (3).

Key takeaways

  • 20 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 1 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Unknown Or Other420%
Forward Collision Avoidance315%
Visibility/Wiper315%
Suspension315%
Electrical System210%
Seats210%
Steering210%
Seat Belts15%
Engine15%
Air Bags15%
Power Train15%
Lane Departure15%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2024 Ford Explorer SUV 4WD5/55/55/54/5
2024 Ford Explorer SUV RWD5/55/55/54/5

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-09-10

The problem with my car is that I replaced the catalytic converter four months ago; I used an original part from the dealership. I am very concerned that the catalytic converter has failed again after only four months. I am convinced that the manufacturing process is flawed or defective. I am afraid something serious m...

Electrical System - filed 2026-06-24

The center display went blank and a/c controls under it would not work. Stopped vehicle and pushed ignition button to off and waited 1 minute and pushed ignition back to on on and display was still blank. Got to destination and pushed ignition to off. The next day when I got into vehicle and pushed ignition button to o...

Forward Collision Avoidance - filed 2026-06-23

have been getting a warning coming up saying pre-collision sensor not available sensor blocked over 100 times brought it to the dealership and they said that the bracket for the sensor is broken due to road debris, impact or snow and ice buildup with no evidence of any damage

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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.