Ford Explorer Hybrid recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 12 owner complaints for the Ford Explorer Hybrid (model years 2020–2023, 2025–2027). The most reported problem area is power train (3 complaints), followed by structure (2 complaints). The 2025 model year has the most recalls (2).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Ford Explorer Hybrid model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 3 | 2 of 7 | |
| Structure | 2 | 2 of 7 | |
| Service brakes | 1 | 1 of 7 | |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 of 7 | |
| Electrical system | 1 | 1 of 7 |
All 3 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V415000 | Jun 30, 2026 | Forward collision avoidance: warnings, external/pedestrian alert | 2025 | 66,383 |
| 25V691000 | Oct 10, 2025 | Forward collision avoidance: warnings, external/pedestrian alert | 2025 | 43,438 |
| 22V255000 | Apr 14, 2022 | Power train: axle assembly | 2020–2022 | 252,936 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 3 complaints and a fire in 2 complaints; 3 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.