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Ford Explorer

2026–2026 only

54 classified complaints 13 recalls

165,630 sold in the US for 2026–2026 (latest year still partial).

2.0 complaints on file
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.

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Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2026–2026 only

Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration · Electrical 9 complaints · 0.5/10k sold

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

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Sunroof and panoramic roof · Body and interior 6 complaints · 0.4/10k sold

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.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 6 complaints · 0.4/10k sold

Median onset: 4,600 miles.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 5 complaints · 0.3/10k sold

Median onset: 2,600 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Transmission control module and sensors · Transmission 4 complaints · 0.2/10k sold

Onset mileage not consistently reported. 25.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings) · Engine 4 complaints · 0.2/10k sold

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

Pads and rotors · Brakes 3 complaints · 0.2/10k sold

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.

Spark plugs, coils and ignition · Engine 3 complaints · 0.2/10k sold

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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How does 2026–2026 compare with other Explorer years? Every model year ranked by complaints per 10,000 sold. See years →

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.