2020 Ford Explorer problems by component
1,212 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2020 Ford Explorer, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train → | 484 | 40% | 43,500 mi |
| Electrical System → | 185 | 15% | 12,000 mi |
| Engine → | 113 | 9% | 10,000 mi |
| Back Over Prevention → | 104 | 9% | 21,450 mi |
| Service Brakes → | 80 | 7% | 7,000 mi |
| Forward Collision Avoidance → | 70 | 6% | 12,000 mi |
| Visibility/wiper → | 55 | 5% | — |
| Exterior Lighting → | 52 | 4% | — |
| Structure → | 44 | 4% | 40,302 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 40 | 3% | — |
| Seats → | 39 | 3% | 35,000 mi |
| Suspension → | 35 | 3% | 43,000 mi |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 29 | 2% | 11,162 mi |
| Steering → | 25 | 2% | 12,650 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 21 | 2% | 51,250 mi |
| Lane Departure → | 20 | 2% | — |
| Seat Belts → | 18 | 1% | — |
| Wheels → | 16 | 1% | — |
| Visibility → | 13 | 1% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 7 | 1% | — |
| Air Bags | 5 | 0% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 5 | 0% | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 0% | — |
| Parking Brake | 3 | 0% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 0% | — |
| Tires | 2 | 0% | — |
| Firerelated | 1 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.