2022 Ford Explorer vs 2022 Lincoln Aviator
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2022 Ford Explorer | 2022 Lincoln Aviator |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 253 | 43 |
| Recall campaigns | 24 | 21 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 227 | 186 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 17 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–27 | 20–23 |
| Median reported mileage | 36,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Explorer | Lincoln Aviator |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 59 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 36 | 8 |
| Engine | 26 | 6 |
| Back Over Prevention | 23 | 8 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 19 | 4 |
| Visibility/wiper | 17 | 6 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 14 | 4 |
| Structure | 10 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 15 | 5 |
| Vibration / shaking | 14 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 10 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 8 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 7 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 0 |
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.