2010 Ford Explorer Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 8%of 115 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2010 Ford Explorer, 8% of the 115 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I am unable to remove keys from the steering column. I looked up the issue on youtube and found that the problem is very common. Several videos gave a quick fix. I did the fix and it worked for a day and a half. The issue is a pin that slips out of place on the shift select. It slips out and doesn't make contact to tell the car's electrical that the car is in park. This is a huge safety issue in that keys get stuck in car and children are able to start car and put car into drive.”
NHTSA complaint #11002510, filed 2017-06, 76,000 miles“Coming to a complete stop with my foot on the brake, the engine all of a sudden surged forward. I was not able to stop it with the brakes. It surged so fast and hard that it rear ended a yukon which was parked about 10 feet in front of me , which forced the yukon forward approximately 7 feet which then broadsided a parked pickup. This accident happened in a parking area, adjacent to a gas station. My daughter was unbuckling from her seatbelt when the vehicle surged forward and caused her head to hit the windshield. Turning the bill into insurance, our vehicle was totaled. …”
NHTSA complaint #11141963, filed 2018-10, 104,000 miles“We rented a 2011 4x4 Explorer for a ski trip to tahoe. Once we came off the pass, the rsc lights came on. The antilock and slip lights also came on. The car lost almost all braking ability on snowy roads. It was undrivable and scary. The rental car company responded immediately and sent a new vehicle out to us given the gravity of the situation. We had chains on the rear tires when this happened. We had 4 kids inthe car. Had the problem happened on the pass, we could have gone off the cliff. We almost ran into people and a light pole.”
NHTSA complaint #10371120, filed 2010-12, 5,500 miles“The AC and heater blower malfunction. During the winter of 2016 I began to hear a loud thumping noise when adjusting the temperature gauge of the heater. The issue has progressed to the same experience, however the blower fan speeds of 1 & 2 are not working at all, but 3 & 4 are.”
NHTSA complaint #11018977, filed 2017-08, 140,000 miles“Takata recall and shift assembly not letting operator take the key out of the ignition. Vehicle is stationary. Have noticed this is a common problem with 2010's. And ratchet gear on front manual reclining seats and seat cover problems with air bags.”
NHTSA complaint #11025289, filed 2017-09, 100,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 26% |
| 2025 | 19 | 18% |
| 2024 | 4 | 19% |
| 2023 | 28 | 25% |
| 2022 | 58 | 21% |
| 2021 | 90 | 20% |
| 2020 | 214 | 17% |
| 2019 | 48 | 16% |
| 2018 | 168 | 23% |
| 2017 | 374 | 22% |
| 2016 | 435 | 18% |
| 2015 | 407 | 22% |
| 2014 | 343 | 20% |
| 2013 | 351 | 16% |
| 2012 | 108 | 13% |
| 2011 | 118 | 10% |
| 2010 | 9 | 8% |
| 2009 | 6 | 18% |
| 2008 | 12 | 8% |
| 2007 | 5 | 2% |
| 2006 | 24 | 4% |
| 2005 | 16 | 3% |
| 2004 | 37 | 3% |
| 2003 | 48 | 4% |
| 2002 | 44 | 1% |
| 2001 | 12 | 3% |
| 2000 | 27 | 3% |
| 1999 | 27 | 2% |
| 1998 | 43 | 2% |
| 1997 | 40 | 2% |
| 1996 | 33 | 2% |
| 1995 | 16 | 2% |
| 1994 | 16 | 1% |
| 1993 | 11 | 1% |
| 1992 | 5 | 1% |
| 1991 | 16 | 3% |
| 1990 | 1 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2010 Ford Explorer
28 complaintsSeats
20 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsEngine
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Ford Explorer
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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