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2010 Ford explorer Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2010 Ford explorer has 9 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2010 Ford explorer

Powertrain
27
Seats
20
Other
13
Brakes
9
Engine
9
Electrical
8
Speed Control
8
Airbags
6
Suspension
4
Steering
4
Wheels
3

9

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Dec 27, 2022ENGINEOil leak in both valve gasket covers oil on the crossmember it started slow then it was traced by Fo...
Apr 7, 2020ENGINERuns for about 25 minutes then just dies while driving. Starts back after sits for about an hr and d...
Mar 14, 2017ENGINECHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CODE WAS P0106 AND P0401. I DISCOVERED PLASTIC TUBING FAILED BY ...
Mar 18, 2016ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD EXPLORER. WHEN STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT AND ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE ...
Aug 22, 2014ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH AND DISEN...
Jul 24, 2014ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 70...
Feb 15, 2012ENGINETL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE ENTIR...
Jan 27, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTHE ENGINE SHUT DOWN AT ONLY 14,000 MILES.THERE WAS NO WARNING IT JUST SHUT DOWN. THE DEALERSHIP THA...
Jun 10, 2010ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGPULLING OUT OF DRIVEWAY APPLIED BRAKES AND CAR KEPT ACCELERATING. APPLIED MORE BRAKE PUT CAR IN NEUT...

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