2023 Ford Explorer vs 2025 Ford Explorer
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2023 Ford Explorer | 2025 Ford Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 109 | 100 |
| Recall campaigns | 15 | 20 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 160 | 182 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–27 | 20–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 17,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Explorer | Ford Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 13 | 23 |
| Power Train | 12 | 15 |
| Steering | 12 | 9 |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 15 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 6 | 13 |
| Engine | 10 | 7 |
| Structure | 10 | 7 |
| Suspension | 13 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Clunking / rattling | 9 | 0 |
| Stalling | 8 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 5 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 5 |
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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.