2022 Ford Explorer Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

24Engine complaints

9.9%Of all 243 complaints

#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN56 · 23%

Unspecified / other50 · 20.6%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM33 · 13.6%

ENGINE24 · 9.9%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM18 · 7.4%

Share of the 243 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2022 Ford Explorer overview page.

What owners report

“The vehicle is a hybrid police interceptor utility. The unit was moving running radar and activated its emergency equipment, made a u-turn on a highway…”NHTSA complaint 11596284 — filed 06/24/2024

“I was driving down the highway and my vehicle suddenly lost power and the motor blew up.”NHTSA complaint 11582672 — filed 04/12/2024

“Transmission fails to smoothly shift, vehicle delays going in reverse after driving causing delays to park and shakes while downshifting. Drivers anticipate the vehicle to…”NHTSA complaint 11560172 — filed 12/14/2023

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2022 Ford Explorer have engine problems?

Engine is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2022 Ford Explorer: 24 of 243 complaints on file (9.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2022 Ford Explorer have in total?

243 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 17 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 22 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.