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2022 Ford Explorer recalls

Every NHTSA recall campaign that covers the 2022 Ford Explorer, newest first.

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24 recalls on record for the 2022 Ford Explorer. The most recent was on July 14, 2026. Owners also sent NHTSA 268 complaints (since 1995).

Most often about: back over prevention (6), power train (5), fuel system, gasoline (3), engine (2), equipment (2), seats (2). A recall applies only to the vehicles in it: check your VIN with Ford or NHTSA to see whether yours is included and still needs the repair.

Owner complaints to NHTSA

268 complaints about the 2022 Ford Explorer were sent to NHTSA since 1995; 17 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 23 injuries.

  • Power Train61recall on record
  • Unknown Or Other55
  • Electrical System39recall on record
  • Engine30recall on record
  • Back Over Prevention23recall on record
  • Fuel/Propulsion System21

Safety Defect: Moonroof Sunshade Sags and Obstructs Rearward Driver Visibility I am reporting a safety concern involving the fabric sunshade/moonroof cover in my 2022 Ford Explorer. When the moonroof fabric sunshade is…

Sept. 22, 2026 · Unknown Or Other

Rear CV axel splines are causing an audible sound when shifting from park to reverse or park to drive. It also occurs when the car goes from accelerating to coasting and then back to accelerating. The sound has gotten…

Sept. 20, 2026 · Power Train
Complaints are owners' own reports to NHTSA; NHTSA has not confirmed them. Many complaints about one part can lead to an investigation or a recall. Read them on NHTSA.

NHTSA investigations

2 on record

An NHTSA investigation is a review of a possible safety defect. Opening one is not a finding that a defect exists; it can close with a recall or without one.

Recent recalls

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July 14, 2026NHTSA · Vehicle

Ford Explorer; Lincoln Aviator: Mid/rear assembly

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2027 Aviator and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles. The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, tipping, or sliding unexpectedly.

Filed by: Ford Motor Company · Also listed under Ford, Lincoln

March 17, 2026NHTSA · Vehicle

Ford Explorer; Lincoln Aviator: Seat belts

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The seat belt anchor bolts at the second-row outer seating positions may be improperly secured.

Filed by: Ford Motor Company · Also listed under Ford, Lincoln

March 3, 2026NHTSA · Vehicle

Ford Escape, Explorer; Lincoln Aviator and others: Software

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The image on the center display may flip or invert, resulting in an incorrectly displayed rearview image when the vehicle is…

Filed by: Ford Motor Company · Also listed under Ford, Lincoln

March 3, 2026NHTSA · Vehicle

Ford Escape, Explorer; Lincoln Aviator and others: Motor

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Aviator, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may fail and prevent the windshield wipers from operating properly.

Filed by: Ford Motor Company · Also listed under Ford, Lincoln

More 2022 Ford Explorer recalls

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