Ford
Ford Explorer problems by year
- 10,602complaints
- 176recalls
- 11model years
Newest report Sep 7, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026
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Fifth generation
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most reported | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1,603 | 7 | Power steering cuts out or goes heavy (300) | 73,200 |
| 2015 | 1,773 | 9 | Power steering cuts out or goes heavy (203) | 61,000 |
| 2016 | 2,444 | 15 | Power steering cuts out or goes heavy (248) | 50,000 |
| 2017 | 1,683 | 14 | Windshield cracks or distorts (285) | 56,000 |
| 2018 | 727 | 7 | Windshield cracks or distorts (99) | 57,021 |
| 2019 | 292 | 6 | Windshield cracks or distorts (46) | 56,000 |
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Sixth generation
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most reported | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,203 | 33 | Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard (186) | 37,386 |
| 2021 | 413 | 26 | Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails (61) | 40,438 |
| 2022 | 261 | 24 | Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails (34) | 30,000 |
| 2023 | 107 | 15 | Suspension noise, struts or alignment (13) | 16,000 |
| 2025 | 96 | 20 | Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails (18) | 7,500 |