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2022 Ford Explorer

2022 Ford Explorer: power train tops owner complaints

Owners filed 236 complaints with NHTSA. Power train leads at 59 reports (25%), followed by the electrical system at 35 (15%) and the engine at 24 (10%). Smaller clusters cover back-over prevention at 21 (9%) and the fuel/propulsion system at 16 (7%). Most reports are non-injury, but the data does include crashes tied to the power train (2), electrical system (1), engine (1), and back-over prevention (3), plus a fire tied to both the electrical system and the engine. The engine cluster stands out for injuries, with five reported. No deaths are recorded. The takeaway: focus a test drive and inspection on the drivetrain, electronics, and how the engine holds power.

Most reported areas

Power Train safety 25%
The single most common complaint area: 59 reports (25%), with 2 crashes and 1 injury. Check the drivetrain and listen for vibration or driveline problems.
Electrical System safety 15%
Second most reported: 35 reports (15%), including 1 fire, 1 crash, and 1 injury. Verify the electronics and driver-assist features work reliably during your test drive.
Engine safety 10%
Third most common: 24 reports (10%), and the highest injury count of any group at 5 injuries, plus 1 fire and 1 crash. Watch for the engine losing power or stalling while driving.
Back Over Prevention safety 9%
A smaller cluster: 21 reports (9%), but with the highest crash count of any group at 3 crashes. Confirm the rear camera and back-over system work without errors.
Fuel/Propulsion System0 7%
The smallest of the top groups: 16 reports (7%), with no crashes, fires, or injuries reported. Check the turbo and watch for smoke on cold starts.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 236 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only, not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Studio AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.