2022 Ford Explorer problems and complaints
Owners have filed 269 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Ford Explorer. The most-reported areas: Power Train (61), Unknown Or Other (55), Electrical System (39).
Key takeaways
- 269 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 | 23% |
| Unknown Or Other | 55 | 20% |
| Electrical System | 39 | 14% |
| Engine | 30 | 11% |
| Back Over Prevention | 23 | 9% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 22 | 8% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 21 | 8% |
| Fuel System | 15 | 6% |
| Gasoline | 15 | 6% |
| Suspension | 13 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 4% |
| Structure | 11 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| 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.
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-10-12
My mom was helping me strap my 3 year old and baby in the car seats of my 2022 ford explorer and said my car smelled like raw gas. I didn’t realize it because I was so used to it. As soon as she said something I did smell it. I had been getting headaches while driving but didn’t think much about it. I took it to the fo...
Structure,visibility/Wiper - filed 2026-10-05
2022 Explorer ST. Panaramic sun shade does not retract if sun roof is opened nor stay up at the ceiling when sun roof is closed. Sun shade sags down touching my head and just flops around if driving with a window open rendering the rear view mirror useless. Can't see out the rear window.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-09-22
Safety Defect: Moonroof Sunshade Sags and Obstructs Rearward Driver Visibility I am reporting a safety concern involving the fabric sunshade/moonroof cover in my 2022 Ford Explorer. When the moonroof fabric sunshade is closed/engaged, the fabric sags substantially downward from the roof. The sag is severe enough that...
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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.