2022 Ford Explorer power train problems
60 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2022 Ford Explorer — 23% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“RECALL COMPLIANCE & SAFETY DEFECT DESCRIPTION: The vehicle was transported via roadside assistance to a licensed manufacturer dealership due to severe engine overheating under an active manufacturer safety recall. Service personnel systematically modified intake paperwork to alter the true…”
filed Aug 6, 2026
“Powertrain System Fault will cause the vehicle to lose power possibly leaving the vehicle and passengers in danger if crossing traffic, pulling onto a road, etc.”
filed Apr 29, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Rear axle horizontal mounting bolt may fracture and cause the driveshaft to disconnectCampaign 25V166000 · Mar 14, 2025
- Rear axle horizontal mounting bolt may fracture and cause the driveshaft to disconnectCampaign 23V675000 · Oct 6, 2023
- An unintentional powertrain control module (PCM) reset may occur while the vehicle is in…Campaign 23V069000 · Feb 10, 2023
- Transmission may contain a loose bolt which could prevent the transmission from engaging…Campaign 23V070000 · Feb 10, 2023
Related service bulletins
This bulletin supersedes 26-2241. Reason For Update: update the parts list to correct the claim quantity of the part number JB3Z-4B496-B from 3 to 6. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit…
TSB 26-2309 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 2, 2026This article supersedes 25-2302. Reason for update: update the labor time allowance for F-150 vehicles, update the Parts list to replace the part number W716979-S439 with W721084-S439, and add a note for LV fluids…
TSB 26-2287 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 18, 2026For 2020 2026 vehicles equipped with the 10R60 transmission, a new Transmission Clutch Circuit Leak Test has been introduced in the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS). This test utilizes the pressure and vacuum…
SSM 54902 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 5, 2026
Power Train problems in other Explorer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Explorer | 3 | 9% |
| 2025 Explorer | 15 | 15% |
| 2024 Explorer | 1 | 5% |
| 2023 Explorer | 12 | 11% |
| 2021 Explorer | 120 | 28% |
| 2020 Explorer | 484 | 40% |
| 2019 Explorer | 35 | 12% |
| 2018 Explorer | 49 | 7% |
| 2017 Explorer | 123 | 7% |
| 2016 Explorer | 214 | 9% |
| 2015 Explorer | 84 | 5% |
| 2014 Explorer | 79 | 5% |
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.