What is the most common problem with Ford Explorer? Is it the engine, transmissions, electronics, suspension or reliability? Owner experience in our forum, or the number of recalls involving specific car parts, may provide the answer.
Recent Ford Explorer Problems
FORD EXPLORER (2019) – Rear axle bolt potential fracture
FORD EXPLORER (2019-11-06 – 2019-11-06) RECALL: Problem description: Vehicles may have been produced with bolts on the rear axle that do not meet the specification and could potentially fracture.
FORD EXPLORER (2019 – 2020) – THE REAR AXLE BOLTS
FORD EXPLORER (06/11/2019 – 20/05/2020) RECALL: Problem description: In some of the affected vehicles the rear axle bolts may fracture during vehicle acceleration and may prevent the vehicle from being held stationary if the parking brake is not applied.
FORD EXPLORER (2019 – 2021) – THE eCALL SYSTEM
FORD EXPLORER (15/07/2019 – 12/02/2021) RECALL: Problem description: Vehicles may have an issue with the current software that controls the functionality of the eCall system.
If you wish to know more about possible problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to HPI-Check.
See also: Ford Owners’ Reviews.
Latest EU Rapex Ford Explorer Problems
- Ford Explorer (2018 – 2020)on 29/08/2025
The seat belt’s retraction mechanism does not work properly. This may result in a loose roll and insufficient tension of the seatbelt, increasing the risk of […]
- Ford Explorer (2010 – 2019)on 01/04/2024
The A-pillar trim may not be fastened correctly. it may come loose and fall onto the road, posing a risk to the following traffic. The Ford Explorer vehicles […]
- Ford Explorer (2012 – 2017)on 08/04/2022
Corrosion of the bearing pin in the bearing bush can increase the frictional resistance of the bearing to such an extent that the vertical forces occurring are […]
Currently 7104 Recalls