Ford Explorer
2026–2026 only
165,630 sold in the US for 2026–2026 (latest year still partial).
per 10,000 sold
2026–2026 Ford Explorer models have 54 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 13 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration.
Computed directly from stored federal records for 2026–2026 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Ford Explorer report for every year combined.
Where this range fits
What breaks, and when — 2026–2026 only
Onset mileage not consistently reported.
Which other vehicles have driver-assist problems? →Median onset: 10,000 miles.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $330–$620 nationally.
Median onset: 4,600 miles.
Median onset: 2,600 miles.
Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.
Onset mileage not consistently reported. 25.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Onset mileage not consistently reported.
Onset mileage not consistently reported. 100.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $330–$620 nationally.
Onset mileage not consistently reported.
From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2026–2026 model years. See the full Ford Explorer report for every year and full specs/safety data.