Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2022 Ford Explorer has 12 NHTSA engine complaints and 2 engine-related recalls.
12
Complaints
2
Recalls
4
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
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ENGINE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles equipped with the Police Interceptor Utility Package. In the event of an e...
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco, F-150, Edge, Explorer, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with e...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2025 | ENGINE | 2022 ford explorer with less than 100,000 miles on it. Started getting engine shudders and a check e... |
| Jul 7, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2022 Ford Explorer. The contact’s son started the vehicle and became aware that t... |
| Jun 18, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2022 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the check ... |
| May 14, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owned a 2022 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that upon taking off after yielding to a ... |
| Mar 28, 2025 | ENGINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2022 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while the vehicle was turned off, the... |
| Jan 8, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2022 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed... |
| Oct 28, 2024 | ENGINE | On 10/28/2024 at approximately 0515 I was traveling at 51 MPH when my 2022 Ford Explorer King Ranch ... |
| Oct 5, 2023 | ENGINE | I was driving down the highway and my vehicle suddenly lost power and the motor blew up. |
| Oct 3, 2023 | ENGINE | When engaging vehicle from park to gear (ex drive, reverse) or from gear into park there is a delay.... |
| Nov 1, 2022 | ENGINE | 4 days after purchase car started shutting off after cranking. Sometimes it would be just once and ... |
| Oct 1, 2022 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I smell exhaust/gas fumes when driving my car. It is a very intense smell. This happens several time... |
| Jun 28, 2022 | ENGINE | On four occasions over the past 30 days the vehicle has simply lost power while driving. No acceler... |