Model year
2027 Ford Explorer
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 0 complaints for the 2027 Ford Explorer (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 1 recall and 0 complaints under EXPLORER HYBRID. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 19–23 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,900–$3,550, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 952 complaints
- 2001 375 complaints
- 2002 3,295 complaints
- 2003 1,131 complaints
- 2004 1,304 complaints
- 2005 497 complaints
- 2006 630 complaints
- 2007 208 complaints
- 2008 148 complaints
- 2009 33 complaints
- 2010 115 complaints
- 2011 1,197 complaints
- 2012 829 complaints
- 2013 2,237 complaints
- 2014 1,684 complaints
- 2015 1,810 complaints
- 2016 2,462 complaints
- 2017 1,703 complaints
- 2018 734 complaints
- 2019 299 complaints
- 2020 1,241 complaints
- 2021 447 complaints
- 2022 271 complaints
- 2023 111 complaints
- 2024 21 complaints
- 2025 107 complaints
- 2026 42 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
26V470000 · Jul 21, 2026
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. An unoccupied driver's seat may recline unintentionally during certain scenarios, such as remote unlock or remote start.
Complaints
No complaints are listed for this name.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| EXPLORER HYBRID | 1 | 0 |
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV HEV 4WD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| SUV HEV RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| SUV ICE 4WD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.151 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV ICE RWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.147 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Explorer RWD · 3L · Automatic (S10) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 25 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| Explorer RWD · 2.3L · Automatic 10-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 28 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Explorer RWD · 3L · Automatic 10-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Explorer AWD · 2.3L · Automatic 10-spd · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 27 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Explorer AWD · 3L · Automatic 10-spd · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 24 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| Explorer AWD · 3L · Automatic (S10) · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 24 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| Explorer Tremor AWD · 2.3L · Automatic 10-spd · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 22 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| Explorer Tremor AWD · 3L · Automatic 10-spd · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 22 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
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