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2022 Ford Explorer Electrical system Problems

Complaints
39about this part
Share
14%of 271 total for the year
Median mileage
24,850miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 39 complaints about the electrical system of the 2022 Ford Explorer, 14% of the 271 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 24,850 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The sunroof shade always falls off from the tracks and has cost the sun shade to hang down and won't retract back ive been to the dealer about 4 times with this issue and they always say its fix but when I open the sun shade it gets stuck on the tracks and makes it hang out of place. I get so much anxiety opening my sunroof.”

NHTSA complaint #11678948, filed 2025-08

“I was driving (at a fairly low speed) recently when my vehicle began driving erratically. I pulled over and noticed that there was smoke in the passenger compartment. I exited the vehicle and walked to the passenger side (out of traffic) and opened the passenger door to retrieve my cell phone. At that point there was a burst of flame upon opening the door, and the fire quickly spread to the passenger compartment.”

NHTSA complaint #11516106, filed 2023-04

“I have received six (6) notifications of a power train failure, which causes the vehicle to shudder at highway speeds. The first issue took place 09/01/2023, and the last was on 11/1/2023. The vehicle then continues to operate normally. If the vehicle is turned off and then on again, the light clears. I took the vehicle to Tamiami Ford for service. They reported that they can see that their is an issue, but are unable to diagnose it.”

NHTSA complaint #11556867, filed 2023-11

“The AC has been blowing hot air. I took it to Ford motor service department and they said there was a Freon leak and a hole in the condenser. I had several other mechanics look at it and they said that it is fully charge with Freon, is no leak and the compressor is turning fine. Today it was 108 inside my car with all the windows down driving from work. It is suffocating driving it like that Ford charge me $170 to diagnose it and refused to cover it under warranty. …”

NHTSA complaint #11532405, filed 2023-07

“Rear wiper was working intermittently now it does not work at all. I notice campaign 26S14 (NHTSA Campaign 26V117) but my vin is not included. Even though I have the same problem”

NHTSA complaint #11757133, filed 2026-08

Related recalls

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026921%
20252322%
2024210%
20231413%
20223914%
20214811%
202018815%
2019207%
2018588%
2017946%
20161295%
2015935%
20141006%
20131637%
2012648%
2011958%
20101210%
200926%
20083826%
20072512%
2006396%
2005367%
2004554%
2003545%
20021484%
2001298%
2000788%
1999927%
19981146%
1997805%
1996473%
1995557%
1994756%
1993455%
1992457%
1991529%

Other parts of the 2022 Ford Explorer

Transmission and drivetrain
61 complaintsOther or unknown
58 complaintsFuel system
37 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
31 complaintsEngine
30 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
23 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsSuspension
13 complaintsForward collision avoidance
12 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsAir bags
7 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2022 Ford Explorer

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology