FORD EXPLORER model years
Model years are ordered chronologically. Lifetime complaint totals are not comparable across years because older vehicles have had longer to accumulate reports.
Model-year records
| Model year | Owner complaints | Recall campaigns | Leading reported component |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 FORD EXPLORER | 1,194 NHTSA Consumer Complaints · Aug 21, 2026 | 0 | STEERING · 654 (54.8%) NHTSA Consumer Complaints · Aug 21, 2026 |
| 2013 FORD EXPLORER | 2,228 NHTSA Consumer Complaints · Aug 21, 2026 | 0 | STEERING · 750 (33.7%) NHTSA Consumer Complaints · Aug 21, 2026 |
| 2014 FORD EXPLORER | 1,671 NHTSA Consumer Complaints · Aug 21, 2026 | 0 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER · 537 (32.1%) NHTSA Consumer Complaints · Aug 21, 2026 |
| 2015 FORD EXPLORER | 1,769 NHTSA Consumer Complaints · Aug 21, 2026 | 0 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER · 628 (35.5%) NHTSA Consumer Complaints · Aug 21, 2026 |
| 2016 FORD EXPLORER | 2,430 NHTSA Consumer Complaints · Aug 21, 2026 | 0 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER · 776 (31.9%) NHTSA Consumer Complaints · Aug 21, 2026 |
| 2017 FORD EXPLORER | 1,664 NHTSA Consumer Complaints · Aug 21, 2026 | 0 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER · 695 (41.8%) NHTSA Consumer Complaints · Aug 21, 2026 |
| 2020 FORD EXPLORER | 1,189 NHTSA Consumer Complaints · Aug 21, 2026 | 0 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER · 403 (33.9%) NHTSA Consumer Complaints · Aug 21, 2026 |
| 2021 FORD EXPLORER | 416 NHTSA Consumer Complaints · Aug 21, 2026 | 0 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER · 167 (40.1%) NHTSA Consumer Complaints · Aug 21, 2026 |