2022 Ford Explorer engine problems
30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2022 Ford Explorer — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The check engine light was on. A Ford dealership diagnosed the issue as a coolant intrusion manufacturer defect. There are a number of safety concerns associated with this issue. The primary danger of the coolant intrusion defect is catastrophic engine failure. Severe overheating, internal damage…”
filed Sep 9, 2026
“I have a loss of fuel pressure and flow from the fuel tank due to fuel pump failure. Sometimes my engine stalls while driving, and when I go to fill my tank with gas, the engine will not start. I have to engage it for about 15 minutes before it will start. My check engine light comes on, and I will…”
filed Sep 5, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Engine intake valves may break while driving, which can result in engine failure and a…Campaign 24V635000 · Aug 23, 2024
- In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the…Campaign 24V598000 · Aug 9, 2024
- Engine rails may have been improperly heat-treatedCampaign 22V454000 · Jun 24, 2022
Engine problems in other Explorer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Explorer | 6 | 18% |
| 2025 Explorer | 7 | 7% |
| 2024 Explorer | 1 | 5% |
| 2023 Explorer | 10 | 9% |
| 2021 Explorer | 48 | 11% |
| 2020 Explorer | 113 | 9% |
| 2019 Explorer | 19 | 6% |
| 2018 Explorer | 95 | 13% |
| 2017 Explorer | 237 | 14% |
| 2016 Explorer | 381 | 16% |
| 2015 Explorer | 226 | 13% |
| 2014 Explorer | 196 | 12% |
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.