2022 FORD EXPLORER HYBRID — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2022 FORD EXPLORER HYBRID
The 2022 FORD EXPLORER HYBRID has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY, POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year.
Recalls for the 2022 FORD EXPLORER HYBRID
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2022 FORD EXPLORER HYBRID, potentially affecting up to 1,011,744 vehicles.
Recall 22V255000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
| 252,936 vehicles affected
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer Police FHEV, Explorer Police 3.3L, and 2020-2022 Explorer 2.3L RWD, 3.0L PHEV, 3.3L FHEV, and 3.0L ST GAS vehicles. The rear axle horizontal mounting bolt may fracture and cause the driveshaft to disconnect.
Consequence: A disconnected driveshaft can result in vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in 'Park' without the parking brake applied, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the bushing and axle cover, or update the electronic parking brake software. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2022, and March 10, 2023....
View full details →Recall 22V255000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
| 252,936 vehicles affected
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer Police FHEV, Explorer Police 3.3L, and 2020-2022 Explorer 2.3L RWD, 3.0L PHEV, 3.3L FHEV, and 3.0L ST GAS vehicles. The rear axle horizontal mounting bolt may fracture and cause the driveshaft to disconnect.
Consequence: A disconnected driveshaft can result in vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in 'Park' without the parking brake applied, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the bushing and axle cover, or update the electronic parking brake software. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2022, and March 10, 2023....
View full details →Recall 22V255000 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
| 252,936 vehicles affected
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer Police FHEV, Explorer Police 3.3L, and 2020-2022 Explorer 2.3L RWD, 3.0L PHEV, 3.3L FHEV, and 3.0L ST GAS vehicles. The rear axle horizontal mounting bolt may fracture and cause the driveshaft to disconnect.
Consequence: A disconnected driveshaft can result in vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in 'Park' without the parking brake applied, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the bushing and axle cover, or update the electronic parking brake software. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2022, and March 10, 2023....
View full details →Recall 22V255000 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
| 252,936 vehicles affected
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer Police FHEV, Explorer Police 3.3L, and 2020-2022 Explorer 2.3L RWD, 3.0L PHEV, 3.3L FHEV, and 3.0L ST GAS vehicles. The rear axle horizontal mounting bolt may fracture and cause the driveshaft to disconnect.
Consequence: A disconnected driveshaft can result in vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in 'Park' without the parking brake applied, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the bushing and axle cover, or update the electronic parking brake software. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2022, and March 10, 2023....
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2022 FORD EXPLORER HYBRID
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2022 FORD EXPLORER HYBRID.
Safety Rating for the 2022 FORD EXPLORER HYBRID
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2022 FORD EXPLORER HYBRID in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2022 FORD EXPLORER HYBRID
Ford Motor Company has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2022 FORD EXPLORER HYBRID. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TSB 24-2019 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some 2020-2023 Explorer 3.3L full hybrid electric (FHEV) vehicles built on or before 12-Nov-2023 may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and/or powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P084B stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to the software thresholds in the...
TSB 22-2177 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator Hybrid vehicles built on or before 11-Apr-2022 may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with only diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P1A0C stored in the PCM. This may be due to the software in the battery energy control module (BECM). To correct the condition follow the Service...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2022 FORD EXPLORER HYBRID
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD EXPLORER HYBRID
- 2020 FORD EXPLORER HYBRID — 1 complaint
- 2021 FORD EXPLORER HYBRID — 7 complaints
- 2022 FORD EXPLORER HYBRID (current)
- 2023 FORD EXPLORER HYBRID — 3 complaints
- 2025 FORD EXPLORER HYBRID — 0 complaints
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- FORD FOCUS — 29,539 total complaints
- FORD FUSION — 28,243 total complaints
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- FORD WINDSTAR — 19,456 total complaints
- FORD EDGE — 17,247 total complaints