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12 complaints
FORD EXPLORER 2026 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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I purchased this new car from Bell Ford on XXX. Since I have owned it, it has been under Ford’s care for almost 2 weeks at 2 different service departments. (I have owned for 90 days.) The car sputte
NHTSAUSJun 2026Source →
FORD EXPLORER 2026 VISIBILITY/WIPER
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I have a brand new 2026 Ford Explorer ST. There is a permanent haze on or between the glass windshield that does not come off with any cleaning agent and appears to be between the layer. The service
NHTSAUSJun 2026Source →
FORD EXPLORER 2026 POWER TRAIN
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Description On your vehicle, it may be possible that one or more engine camshaft roller finger followers were not properly installed at the time of engine assembly. Safety Risk An improperly instal
NHTSAUSMay 2026Source →
FORD EXPLORER 2026 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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At approximately 1,700 miles, my brand-new 2026 Ford Explorer ST (3.0L EcoBoost) suffered a sudden, catastrophic engine failure while driving, causing an immediate and dangerous loss of motive power.
NHTSAUSApr 2026Source →
FORD EXPLORER 2026 ENGINE
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While driving my new Ford explorer, with 638 miles on it, on the highway I heard a loud pop, and lost power steering. I was barely able to pull the vehicle over to the shoulder to get off the highway.
NHTSAUSApr 2026Source →
FORD EXPLORER 2026 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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While operating the vehicle with the cruise control enabled and engaged, the vehicle resets the “set” speed 5 to 15 MPH higher than initially set with no driver input or adjustment and begins acce
NHTSAUSApr 2026Source →
FORD EXPLORER 2026 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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While driving, Sirius XM pushes advertisements to my infotainment display. These notifications are distracting to driving and they WILL cause an accident. This practice should be banned outright and a
NHTSAUSApr 2026Source →
FORD EXPLORER 2026 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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I was driving home from work on the interstate. It was not overly crowded and not many vehicles around me. I was going the speed limit. All the sudden I heard a loud pop and a very loud sound. I wasn
NHTSAUSApr 2026Source →
FORD EXPLORER 2026 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
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The contact owns a 2026 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the sunroof glass panel made an abnormally loud sound and shattered without impact. The vehicle wa
NHTSAUSApr 2026Source →
FORD EXPLORER 2026 LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
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Purchased new 26 Ford Explorer on [XXX] from Franklin Ford in TN. During test drive noted the BlueCruise hands free was canceling but was advised by dealer that it might need to download an update or
NHTSAUSMar 2026Source →
FORD EXPLORER 2026 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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Bought the vehicle brand new on March 13, 2026, and the battery light came on in less than 200 miles driven. The vehicle is currently in Ford's possession.
NHTSAUSMar 2026Source →
FORD EXPLORER 2026 ENGINE
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Description On your vehicle, some of the bolts used to attach the vehicle trailer tow hitch may have below-specification torque. Safety Risk This condition may affect vehicle handling characteristi
NHTSAUSDec 2025Source →