2025 Ford Explorer vs 2026 Ford Explorer
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2025 Ford Explorer | 2026 Ford Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 98 | 34 |
| Recall campaigns | 20 | 14 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 181 | 51 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–24 | 20–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Explorer | Ford Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 22 | 9 |
| Power Train | 15 | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 15 | 2 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 12 | 3 |
| Visibility/wiper | 9 | 4 |
| Engine | 7 | 6 |
| Steering | 9 | 1 |
| Structure | 7 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Brake problems | 5 | 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.