The 2024 Ford Explorer has 19 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 9 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are forward collision avoidance and visibility/wiper. Owners most often flag transmission reliability problems: includes rough shifting, laggy response, complete failure, and concerns about longevity. noted as a weak point across the model line, with failures occurring at both low and high mileage. frequency: very frequent.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2024 Ford Explorer vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 10 Explorer model years we track, complaint volume runs from 19 (2024) to 7,240 (2002). With 19 complaints, the 2024 Explorer sits belowthe model's median of 1,568.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
hybrid propulsion system
Campaign 24V685000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with 3.3L Hybrid engines. The 12-Volt battery cable may chafe against the Belt-integrated Starter Generat (BiSG) and short circuit.
equipment:other:labels
Campaign 24V852000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing …
seats:mid/rear assembly
Campaign 25V393000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, folding, or sliding unex…
back over prevention:software
Campaign 25V442000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Es…
Mixed sentiment with a clear generational divide. The current-generation Explorer (2020+) is frequently praised for its spacious interior, particularly the generous cargo and third-row space, comfortable ride, and strong performance in ST…
Owner insights cover all generations of the Explorer. See the full Explorer owner picture and every model year.
Used Explorer listings typically run $29,360–$51,264 across 2015 to 2026 model years.
Compare every Explorer year side by side to see how 2024 ranks against the rest.