2026 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
2
complaints reporting a crash
0
complaints reporting fire
14
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 2 report injuries (2 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskActive vent on the passenger side may not open as intended, preventing the air… · Sep 9, 2026
- Crash riskEngine piston domes may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in… · Aug 25, 2026
- Fire riskEngine connecting rod bearings may seize, which can result in engine failure · Aug 13, 2026
- Crash riskAn unoccupied driver's seat may recline unintentionally during certain… · Jul 21, 2026
- Crash riskSwitch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting… · Jul 14, 2026
- Crash riskEngine may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power · May 27, 2026
- Crash riskEngine piston circlips may have been incorrectly installed during… · Mar 31, 2026
- Crash riskHeating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) system may fail, which can… · Mar 31, 2026