2022 Ford Explorer safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
17
complaints reporting a crash
1
complaints reporting fire
24
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 13 report injuries (23 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2022 Ford Explorer vehicles were involved in 24 fatal crashes with 8 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskSwitch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting… · Jul 14, 2026
- Crash riskSeat belt anchor bolts at the second-row outer seating positions may be… · Mar 17, 2026
- Crash riskImage on the center display may flip or invert, resulting in an incorrectly… · Mar 3, 2026
- Crash riskWindshield wiper motor may fail and prevent the windshield wipers from… · Mar 3, 2026
- Fire riskEngine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short… · Oct 10, 2025
- Crash riskLow-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while… · Jul 7, 2025
- Crash riskA software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the… · Jun 27, 2025
- Crash riskSwitch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting… · Jun 13, 2025