Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2022 Ford Explorer has 51 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 5 powertrain-related recalls.
51
Complaints
5
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
23V070000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150, Mustang, Explorer, Bronco, and 2023 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with automatic t...
23V069000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L engine and 10R60 automatic transmission. An unintenti...
23V199000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L RWD, 3.3L GAS, 3.3L FHEV, or 3.0L ST powertrain. The ...
23V675000
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles. The rear axle horizontal mounting bolt may fracture and cause the drivesh...
25V166000
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 23V-199 or 22V-255. T...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Both catalytic converters have failed, with one have a catastrophic failure, resulting in pipe becom... |
| Feb 9, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2020 Ford Explorer. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked abn... |
| Jan 28, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | My 2022 Ford Explorer had Recall 23S55 performed on June 21, 2025 to address rear axle/differential ... |
| Nov 8, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | I have been hearing a roaring sound for quite some time now. Finally figured it out and it’s the rea... |
| Oct 15, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Ford Explorer Recall – Ongoing Safety Hazard In July 2025, Ford issued a recall notice for my ve... |
| Aug 25, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2022 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while making a right turn at an undis... |
| Jun 24, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | I am writing to express my concern regarding a safety issue I have experienced with my vehicle. Spec... |
| Jan 18, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2022 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the... |
| Nov 7, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2022 Ford Explorer. The contact stated when she was shifting the vehicle into rev... |
| Nov 4, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2022 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 2... |
| Aug 25, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2022 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while attempting to shift into revers... |
| Aug 14, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The transmission performance is poor, sometimes bordering and dangerous. In reverse you sometimes su... |
| Aug 11, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | This is a Utility Interceptor used by a police department, and we have two of them. The vehicle stal... |
| Aug 8, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | When engaging the gear from reverse to drive and vice versa. The car rolls even though the display p... |
| Jun 21, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2022 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 2... |
| Jun 14, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The vehicle is a hybrid police interceptor utility. The unit was moving running radar and activated ... |
| Feb 26, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2022 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 2... |
| Feb 14, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | Select reverse with gear shift. Does not engage reverse for approximately 8-10 seconds once selected... |
| Dec 1, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Transmission fails to smoothly shift, vehicle delays going in reverse after driving causing delays t... |
| Nov 5, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I have received six (6) notifications of a power train failure, which causes the vehicle to "shudder... |