2022 Ford Explorer electrical system problems
39 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2022 Ford Explorer — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“#1st- The AC goes on and off and now the AC no longer works it only blows out hot air ,earlier but it turns on and off by itself #2- the lights flicker #3- the seats move by themselves and just today Sunday [XXX] the seat having to see what all the way back by yourself thinning my [XXX] son's legs…”
filed Sep 6, 2026
“Rear wiper was working intermittently now it does not work at all. I notice campaign 26S14 (NHTSA Campaign 26V117) but my vin is not included. Even though I have the same problem”
filed Aug 15, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an…Campaign 23V626000 · Sep 8, 2023
Related service bulletins
NEW VEHICLE DELIVERY HOLD - Emissions Recall 26E04 Certain 2021-2025 Model Year F-150, Maverick, Mustang, Ranger, Expedition, Bronco Sport, Explorer, Bronco, Navigator, and Aviator Vehicles Powertrain Control Module…
26E04 · Emissions · issued Jul 9, 2026
Electrical System problems in other Explorer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Explorer | 9 | 26% |
| 2025 Explorer | 22 | 22% |
| 2024 Explorer | 2 | 10% |
| 2023 Explorer | 13 | 12% |
| 2021 Explorer | 42 | 10% |
| 2020 Explorer | 185 | 15% |
| 2019 Explorer | 19 | 6% |
| 2018 Explorer | 58 | 8% |
| 2017 Explorer | 93 | 5% |
| 2016 Explorer | 126 | 5% |
| 2015 Explorer | 92 | 5% |
| 2014 Explorer | 100 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2022 Ford Explorer
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.