Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2022 Ford Explorer
NHTSA data on file today
The 2022 Ford Explorer has 24 NHTSA recall campaigns and 271 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Newest 20 recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V451000 Second-Row Seat May Move Unexpectedly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V159000 Improperly Secured Seat Belt Anchors NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V123000 Incorrectly Displayed Rearview Camera Image/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V117000 Windshield Wipers May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V685000 Engine Block Heater May Short Circuit and Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V455000 Low Pressure Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V442000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V393000 Second-Row Seat May Move Unexpectedly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V166000 Vehicle Rollaway from Driveshaft Disconnect NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V159000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V852000 Missing Dashboard Air Bag Warning Label/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V635000 Engine Intake Valves May Break NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V598000 Engine Failure May Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V675000 Vehicle Rollaway from Driveshaft Disconnect NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V626000 High Voltage Battery May Short Circuit NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V342000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V305000 Rearview Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V199000 Incomplete PCM Update May Result in Rollaway NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V069000 Unintended PCM Reset May Cause Vehicle Rollaway NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V070000 Loose Bolt in Transmission May Cause Rollaway NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 61 complaints
- Unknown or Other 57 complaints
- Electrical System 39 complaints
- Engine 30 complaints
- Back Over Prevention 23 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 22 complaints
Of the 271 complaints on file, 17 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 271 complaints, owners report 23 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2022 Ford Explorer has numerous owner complaints and recall campaigns, particularly concerning powertrain and electrical issues. With 271 complaints and 24 recalls, it signals below-average reliability. The data on failures is substantial, indicating potential frequent issues, although precise mileage for failures isn't specified.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | Unknown | $800–$2,500 | very common |
| Electrical system | Unknown | $300–$1,200 | common |
| Engine | Unknown | $1,500–$5,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections
- Tire rotations and replacements
- Transmission fluid change
- Engine air filter replacement
- Coolant flush and refill
- Brake fluid replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unexpected engine noise
- Transmission slipping
- Electrical component failures
- Hard shifts
- Unresponsive gear selector
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2022 Ford Explorer at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.