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Ford Explorer overheating reports by year

306 NHTSA complaints describe overheating and coolant leaks on Ford Explorer vehicles. The most reported year is 2016 with 62 reports.

YearReportsShare of narratives
2018 Explorer324%
2017 Explorer573%
2016 Explorer623%
2015 Explorer191%
2014 Explorer151%
2013 Explorer301%
2008 Explorer53%
2006 Explorer305%
1998 Explorer141%
1997 Explorer151%
1994 Explorer111%
1993 Explorer61%
1991 Explorer102%

Counts come from keyword analysis of complaint narratives — one complaint can describe several symptoms, and classification is approximate. Raw counts favor years that sold in larger numbers.