CarRecallWatchThe 2022 Ford Explorer has 24 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 271 complaints with NHTSA, including 17 crashes, 1 fire, 23 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (61 reports).
2022 Ford Explorer recalls
Second-Row Seats May Unlatch or Slide in Crash Risk
Certain Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator SUVs may have a switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats that can bind or stick.
Loose Rear Seat Belt Anchor May Fail in a Crash
Some Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator SUVs from model years 2020 through 2023 may have seat belt anchor bolts at the second-row outer seating positions that are not properly secured.
Wipers May Fail, Reducing Driver Visibility
Certain 2020-2022 Ford Explorer and Escape vehicles, and Lincoln Aviator and Corsair vehicles, have a front windshield wiper motor that may fail.
Rearview Camera Image May Flip, Reducing Rear View
The center display's rearview camera image may flip or invert when the vehicle is put in reverse.
Engine Block Heater May Crack and Cause Fire Risk
The engine block heater can crack and develop a coolant leak.
Fuel pump can fail, causing engine stall while driving
The low-pressure fuel pump in certain vehicles may fail, which can cause the engine to stall while you are driving.
Rearview Camera May Show Blank or Stuck Image
A software error can cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or to keep showing the camera image after the vehicle has left reverse.
Second-Row Seats May Unlatch or Move While Driving
Certain 2020-2023 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles have a second-row easy-entry seat switch that may bind or stick.
Rearview Camera Image May Fail, Reducing Rear Visibility
Certain Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator and Corsair vehicles from the 2020 to 2022 model years, plus some 2021 to 2023 models, were previously repaired incorrectly under an earlier recall.
Driveshaft May Disconnect, Causing Rollaway or Power Loss
Certain 2020-2022 Ford Explorers were previously repaired under an earlier recall, but the repair was done incorrectly.
Missing Air Bag Warning Label on Dashboard
Some vehicles may have a missing air bag warning label on the dashboard.
Engine Valves May Break, Causing Loss of Drive Power
Certain 2021-2022 vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or 3.0L Nano EcoBoost engine may have engine intake valves that break while driving.
Engine failure can leak oil and fuel, risking a fire
Certain 2020-2022 Ford Explorer vehicles with the Police Interceptor Utility Package may experience an engine failure.
Rear Driveshaft Can Disconnect, Causing Power Loss or Rollaway
A rear axle horizontal mounting bolt can fracture, which may allow the driveshaft to disconnect from the vehicle.
Battery Cell Short Can Cause Power Loss and Fire
A manufacturing defect in one or more high-voltage battery cells can cause an internal short circuit and battery failure in these plug-in hybrid vehicles.
360-Camera Can Fail, Blocking Rear View and Crash Risk
The 360-degree camera system in certain Ford Explorers and Lincoln Aviators and Corsairs may fail, so the rearview camera image may not display.
Backup Camera May Not Display When Screen Is Turned Off
Certain vehicles have a defect in the display software that controls the backup camera image.
Explorer May Roll Away or Lose Drive Power
Certain 2020-2022 Ford Explorers may not apply the automatic electronic parking brake when the vehicle is shifted into Park, as intended.
Transmission May Fail to Park, Risking Rollaway
Certain 2020-2022 Ford Explorer vehicles with a 2.3L engine and 10R60 automatic transmission may experience an unintentional powertrain control module (PCM) reset while the vehicle is moving.
Transmission May Not Lock in Park, Risking Rollaway
A loose bolt inside the automatic transmission may keep the transmission from engaging the park gear, even though the gear shifter may show that the vehicle is in PARK.
Rearview camera image can fail, raising crash risk
The 360-degree camera system in certain Ford Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles may fail to send video to the display, so the rearview camera image does not appear on screen.
Loose Fuel Line Can Leak and Raise Fire Risk
A fuel line connection may be loose because it was not tightened properly during assembly.
Engine rails may detach or weaken crash protection
The engine rails on certain 2022 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles may have been improperly heat-treated.
Fuel Filler Tube May Detach in Crash, Risking Fire
The fuel filler tube on certain vehicles may detach during a crash.
Most common 2022 Ford Explorer problems
Problem areas named in the 271 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 61 |
| Unknown Or Other | 57 |
| Electrical System | 39 |
| Engine | 30 |
| Back Over Prevention | 28 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 22 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 21 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 15 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 15 |
| Suspension | 13 |
What owners report
I was in a middle school parking lot attempting to park my vehicle. My foot was not on the accelerator, and my foot was light depressed on the brake pedal as I was attempting to park the car prior to school release. The vehicle suddenly accelerated at a high rate, with no indicators on the dashboard that there was a mechanical/electrical issue. I had to swerve to avoid colliding with a parked vehicle and abruptly applied the brake pedal, which depressed into the floor board. This incident would have injured a child or parent at school release had I not arrived prior to end of day release. To summarize: Date/time: October 21, 2026 - 2:55 p.m. Vehicle: 2022 Ford Explorer Platinum Auto Hold: O
Right control arm snapped while reversing into a parking spot
My mom was helping me strap my 3 year old and baby in the car seats of my 2022 ford explorer and said my car smelled like raw gas. I didnât realize it because I was so used to it. As soon as she said something I did smell it. I had been getting headaches while driving but didnât think much about it. I took it to the ford dealership and it needed a new purge valve and was causing the fuel in the cab. It couldâve ended up way worse if my mom hadnât smelled the fuel and was there to help me strap the kids in.
2022 Explorer ST. Panaramic sun shade does not retract if sun roof is opened nor stay up at the ceiling when sun roof is closed. Sun shade sags down touching my head and just flops around if driving with a window open rendering the rear view mirror useless. Can't see out the rear window.
Car was purchased brand new from Ford Dealership in May 2023. In September 2026, brought car in for 20,000 mile service at Ford Dealership in San Jose, California to discover that both rear shock absorbers are already worn and shocks are leaking. Dealer recommended that they needed to be replaced. Upon research, this issue has very common with 2022 Ford Explorers (all trims). I believe this is a defective issue that should be investigated. No check engine or warning lights ever came up due to this issue.
2022 Ford Explorer questions
Does the 2022 Ford Explorer have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 24 safety recalls for the 2022 Ford Explorer: Second-Row Seats May Unlatch or Slide in Crash Risk; Loose Rear Seat Belt Anchor May Fail in a Crash; Wipers May Fail, Reducing Driver Visibility; Rearview Camera Image May Flip, Reducing Rear View; Engine Block Heater May Crack and Cause Fire Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Ford Explorer?
Based on 271 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (61), Unknown Or Other (57), Electrical System (39).
How do I check if a recall on my 2022 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.