2022 Ford Explorer Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 58about this part
- Share
- 21%of 271 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 58 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2022 Ford Explorer, 21% of the 271 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Sun roof liner malfunction - started sagging and goes down into head space of car when attempting to open sunroof. I called Ford and was informed it was not covered in my extended warranty. I have hardly used the sunroof. It should not be happening. It should be covered under a safety recall. It is dangerous while driving. It is a very expensive fix.”
NHTSA complaint #11737513, filed 2026-05“There has been an open safety recall on this vehicle for about 5 months with NO indication of how they are going to fix it or when. This is preventing me from running my business using the vehicle because the vehicle cannot have any recalls on it. I have called two Ford dealerships and contacted Ford help line several times and they do not have any solution.”
NHTSA complaint #11522574, filed 2023-05“The sunroof liner has fallen. I cannot see behind me due to total blackness. There are many Explorer owners with this same hardship. This sunroof has been opened very little. I have called and there are MANY Explorer owners that are experiencing this same issue”
NHTSA complaint #11699871, filed 2025-11“The shade covering my sunroof does not roll back properly. It leaves layers of fabric hanging in the backseat, which can block the drivers rear view if they are unaware of the issue. I’ve researched this issue online and it appears to be a pretty common issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11697995, filed 2025-11“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 2023-04Related 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 | 27 | 24% |
| 2022 | 58 | 21% |
| 2021 | 90 | 20% |
| 2020 | 213 | 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 2022 Ford Explorer
61 complaintsElectrical system
39 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 28, 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