2022 Ford Explorer fuel system, gasoline problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 2022 Ford Explorer — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2022 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 10 MPH with children inside the vehicle, while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated and loss power. While attempting to restart the vehicle, the vehicle failed to respond. A dealer was…”
filed Sep 11, 2026
“The contact owns a 2022 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle before the engine seized. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle restarted after several attempts and was driven to the…”
filed Aug 4, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while drivingCampaign 25V455000 · Jul 7, 2025
- Fuel line may be loose due to improper tightening of the fuel line connectionCampaign 22V685000 · Sep 14, 2022
- Fuel filler tube may detach during a crashCampaign 22V088000 · Feb 16, 2022
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Explorer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Explorer | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 Explorer | 8 | 2% |
| 2020 Explorer | 2 | 0% |
| 2019 Explorer | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 Explorer | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 Explorer | 5 | 0% |
| 2016 Explorer | 7 | 0% |
| 2015 Explorer | 8 | 0% |
| 2014 Explorer | 9 | 1% |
| 2013 Explorer | 33 | 1% |
| 2012 Explorer | 7 | 1% |
| 2011 Explorer | 5 | 0% |
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.