Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2022 Ford Explorer has 8 NHTSA structure complaints and 1 structure-related recall.
8
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
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STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Lincoln Aviator and Ford Explorer vehicles. The engine rails may have been improperly heat-treate...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2026 | STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPER | The panoramic sunroof sunshade in my 2022 Ford Explorer failed and now sags downward. The shade hang... |
| Aug 7, 2025 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2022 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed... |
| May 17, 2024 | STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY | Driving on the highway and the sunroof exploded. No one around and no overpass. No signs of impact o... |
| May 15, 2023 | STRUCTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2022 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while reversing, the backup camera wa... |
| Oct 1, 2022 | STRUCTURE | Power liftgate does not close properly, resulting in the hatch automatically reopening after attempt... |
| Jul 29, 2022 | STRUCTURE | Today, in my 2 month old 2022 Ford Explorer ST. The latch that holds/locks the hood (over engine) br... |
| Apr 21, 2022 | STRUCTURE | While at a gas station I opened the hood to check the oil, and the hood folded backwards far enough ... |
| Jan 26, 2022 | STRUCTURE | Rear liftgate intermittently and randomly opens when standing or walking near the rear, the rear lef... |