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Ford Explorer 2022 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2022 Ford Explorer: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

271Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
24Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
3Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
28Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Power Train61 complaints

61 complaints; 4 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 23V069000, 23V070000, 23V675000, 25V166000.

Unknown Or Other57 complaints

57 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems43 complaints

43 complaints; 6 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 23V022000, 23V305000, 23V342000, 25V159000, 25V442000, 26V123000.

Electrical System39 complaints

39 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System37 complaints

37 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 22V088000, 22V685000, 25V455000.

Engine32 complaints

32 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 22V454000, 24V598000, 24V635000.

Visibility31 complaints

31 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 26V117000.

Brakes14 complaints

14 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 23V199000.

Suspension13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats6 complaints

6 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 25V393000, 26V451000.

Seat Belts5 complaints

5 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 26V159000.

Lighting5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

22V088000Reported February 16, 2022 - 18,366 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on February 16, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 18,366 vehicles across all affected models.

22V454000Reported June 24, 2022 - 776 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on June 24, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 776 vehicles across all affected models.

22V685000Reported September 14, 2022 - 69 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on September 14, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 69 vehicles across all affected models.

23V022000Reported January 23, 2023 - 382,759 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on January 23, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 382,759 vehicles across all affected models.

23V069000Reported February 10, 2023 - 3,674 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on February 10, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 3,674 vehicles across all affected models.

23V070000Reported February 10, 2023 - 1,138 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on February 10, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 1,138 vehicles across all affected models.

23V199000Reported March 24, 2023 - 674 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on March 24, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 674 vehicles across all affected models.

23V305000Reported April 28, 2023 - 523 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on April 28, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 523 vehicles across all affected models.

23V342000Reported May 12, 2023 - 442,973 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on May 12, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 442,973 vehicles across all affected models.

23V626000Reported September 8, 2023 - 2,954 vehicles potentially affected

Hybrid and Electric Propulsion. Recall covering the hybrid and electric propulsion system, reported to NHTSA on September 8, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 2,954 vehicles across all affected models.

23V675000Reported October 6, 2023 - 238,364 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on October 6, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 238,364 vehicles across all affected models.

24V598000Reported August 9, 2024 - 85,238 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on August 9, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 85,238 vehicles across all affected models.

24V635000Reported August 23, 2024 - 90,736 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on August 23, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 90,736 vehicles across all affected models.

24V852000Reported November 8, 2024 - 27,678 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on November 8, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 27,678 vehicles across all affected models.

25V159000Reported March 14, 2025 - 49,399 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on March 14, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 49,399 vehicles across all affected models.

25V166000Reported March 14, 2025 - 4,247 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on March 14, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 4,247 vehicles across all affected models.

25V393000Reported June 13, 2025 - 304,662 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on June 13, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 304,662 vehicles across all affected models.

25V442000Reported June 27, 2025 - 200,237 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on June 27, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 200,237 vehicles across all affected models.

25V455000Reported July 7, 2025 - 850,318 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on July 7, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 850,318 vehicles across all affected models.

25V685000Reported October 10, 2025 - 59,006 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on October 10, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 59,006 vehicles across all affected models.

26V117000Reported March 3, 2026 - 604,533 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility. Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on March 3, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 604,533 vehicles across all affected models.

26V123000Reported March 3, 2026 - 889,950 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on March 3, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 889,950 vehicles across all affected models.

26V159000Reported March 17, 2026 - 561 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on March 17, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 561 vehicles across all affected models.

26V451000Reported July 14, 2026 - 387,911 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on July 14, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 387,911 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA23002Opened September 29, 2023 - Closed October 31, 2024

Loss of Motive Power. Resulted in recall campaign 24V635.

RQ23002Opened June 20, 2023 - Closed February 15, 2024

Rear Axle Bolt Failure. Resulted in recall campaign 23V675.

RQ23002Opened June 20, 2023 - Closed February 15, 2024

Rear Axle Bolt Failure. Resulted in recall campaign 23V675.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

202231
202369
202430
202568
202673
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.