2010 Ford Explorer Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2010 Ford Explorer recalls

Most common 2010 Ford Explorer problems

Problem areas named in the 115 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	29
Seats	20
Vehicle Speed Control	14
Engine	14
Electrical System	12
Service Brakes	9
Unknown Or Other	8
Fuel/Propulsion System	8
Air Bags	7
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	6

What owners report

2026-02-23, Electrical System
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2010 Ford Explorer. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 135,902. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being serviced, it was later discovered that the mileage on the Title was 224,283. The information was from a Carfax Report.

2026-01-28, Power Train
Thing accelerate by itself while on highway od light blinking at high speeds and then when you come to a complete stop and try to takeoff it goes really slow with the RPMs high then it will kick into gear, unsafe on the road. Truck willjump in gear then out on takeoff.

2026-01-22, Electrical System
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2010 Ford Explorer. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after purchasing the vehicle. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was approximately 150,000. Most recently, the contact downloaded the Ford App, and when the maintenance history was checked, it was later discovered that the mileage on the Title was approximately 243,000. The contact stated that the date listed on the Ford App was June 2025.

2025-09-26, Fuel/Propulsion System
3 times this has happened. I brake and it seems like I'm pressing the gas pedal and the brakes feel like they aren't stopping the vehicle. The third time put me in incoming traffic and the vehicle was totaled as it already had a rebuilt salvage title when we bought it.

2025-08-28, Electrical System
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the anti-theft, roll stability, and fuel filler messages were displayed with an audible alarm before the vehicle suddenly shut off. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and drove to the residence. However, the failure reoccurred, and the vehicle was towed to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the PCM and ECM had short circuited and failed. The contact was informed that the short circuit was caused by water drainage from the moonroof onto the PCM and ECM computers. The contact stated that the moonroof had previously failed and failed to properly close. The vehicle was not yet repaired.

2010 Ford Explorer questions

Does the 2010 Ford Explorer have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2010 Ford Explorer: Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Ford Explorer?

Based on 115 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (29), Seats (20), Vehicle Speed Control (14).

How do I check if a recall on my 2010 Ford Explorer has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.