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2022 Ford Explorer

Model year 2022: every recall NHTSA’s file names for it, the complaints owners made to NHTSA, and its crash ratings.

NHTSA’s recall lookup, on nhtsa.gov

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The short answer

From NHTSA’s files, copied Nov 4, 2026.

A recall covers the vehicles it names, by build date where NHTSA gives one. Your VIN says which are open on yours.

Is your vehicle in one of these recalls?

No public file says which recalls are still open on one vehicle. NHTSA’s lookup does, from its VIN.

17 letters and numbers, at the bottom of the windshield on the driver’s side. VINs never use I, O or Q.

Source:

The VIN goes to NHTSA, never to Hearth Record.

What recalls name it?

24 recalls for the 2022 Ford Explorer in NHTSA’s file, newest first. Each covers the vehicles it names; your VIN says if yours is one.

None carries NHTSA’s advice not to drive it or to park outside.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Nov 4, 2026. Updated daily.

Jul 14, 2026. Seats: mid/rear assembly

NHTSA counts 387,911 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 26V-451

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Mar 17, 2026. Seat belts

NHTSA counts 561 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 26V-159

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Mar 3, 2026. Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor

NHTSA counts 604,533 potentially involved, across everything this recall names. The ones named here were built to Dec 15, 2021.

  • NHTSA campaign 26V-117

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Mar 3, 2026. Back over prevention: software

NHTSA counts 889,950 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 26V-123

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Oct 10, 2025. Equipment: electrical: engine block heater

NHTSA counts 59,006 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 25V-685

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Jul 7, 2025. Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump

NHTSA counts 850,318 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 25V-455

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Jun 27, 2025. Back over prevention: software

NHTSA counts 200,237 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 25V-442

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Jun 13, 2025. Seats: mid/rear assembly

NHTSA counts 304,662 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 25V-393

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Mar 14, 2025. Back over prevention: software

NHTSA counts 49,399 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 25V-159

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Mar 14, 2025. Power train: driveline: driveshaft

NHTSA counts 4,247 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 25V-166

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Nov 8, 2024. Equipment: other: labels

NHTSA counts 27,678 potentially involved, across everything this recall names. The ones named here were built from Apr 26, 2019 to Aug 27, 2024.

  • NHTSA campaign 24V-852

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Aug 23, 2024. Engine and engine cooling: engine: hard parts internal/mechanical

NHTSA counts 90,736 potentially involved, across everything this recall names. The ones named here were built from Jun 7, 2021 to Oct 31, 2021.

  • NHTSA campaign 24V-635

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Aug 9, 2024. Engine

NHTSA counts 85,238 potentially involved, across everything this recall names. The ones named here were built from Nov 10, 2018 to Aug 1, 2022.

  • NHTSA campaign 24V-598

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Oct 6, 2023. Power train: driveline: driveshaft

NHTSA counts 238,364 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 23V-675

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Sep 8, 2023. Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery

NHTSA counts 2,954 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 23V-626

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

May 12, 2023. Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

NHTSA counts 442,973 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 23V-342

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Apr 28, 2023. Back over prevention: display function

NHTSA counts 523 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 23V-305

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Mar 24, 2023. Parking brake: electrical; power train: automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

NHTSA counts 674 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 23V-199

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Feb 10, 2023. Power train: automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

NHTSA counts 3,674 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 23V-069

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Feb 10, 2023. Power train: automatic transmission

NHTSA counts 1,138 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 23V-070

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Jan 23, 2023. Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

NHTSA counts 382,759 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 23V-022

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Sep 14, 2022. Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

NHTSA counts 69 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 22V-685

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Jun 24, 2022. Engine; structure: frame and members

NHTSA counts 776 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 22V-454

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Feb 16, 2022. Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap

NHTSA counts 18,366 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 22V-088

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

What have owners told NHTSA?

272 complaints to NHTSA, received from Apr 19, 2022 to Nov 2, 2026.

  • 17 complaints told of a crash, and 1 complaint of a fire.
  • Together they report 23 people injured and no deaths.
  • Complaints are owners’ own reports, not findings: NHTSA reads them to decide what to look into. Only their counts are kept here; no complaint’s words or owner are read.
Source:

NHTSA, Owner complaints flat files. Released Nov 4, 2026. Updated daily.

How did it do in crash tests?

NHTSA rated 4 versions of the 2022 Ford Explorer, without an overall rating.

NHTSA’s 5-Star Safety Ratings, in whole stars. NHTSA’s safety concerns are shown beneath the stars they qualify, as NHTSA asks.

Source:

NHTSA, 5-Star Safety Ratings. Released Aug 7, 2026. Updated monthly.

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2022 Ford Explorer, by the version NHTSA rated
VersionOverallFrontal crashSide crashRollover
Explorer, SUV, 4WD Not rated Not rated 5 starsSide pole 5 4 starsA 15.1% chance of rolling over; no tip
Explorer, SUV, RWD Not rated Not rated 5 starsSide pole 5 4 starsA 14.7% chance of rolling over; no tip
Explorer HEV, SUV, 4WD Not rated Not rated 5 starsSide pole 5 4 starsA 15.1% chance of rolling over; no tip
Explorer HEV, SUV, RWD Not rated Not rated 5 starsSide pole 5 4 starsA 14.7% chance of rolling over; no tip

NHTSA lists no safety concern for any version rated here.

NHTSA’s notes on these ratings

  • During the side pole impact test, the windshield separated from the roof, A-pillar, and lower edge

Safety technology, as NHTSA lists it

  • Forward collision warning: standard.
  • Lane departure warning: standard.
  • Crash imminent braking: standard.
  • Dynamic brake support: standard.

What the record doesn’t say

  • Which recalls are still open on one vehicle: only NHTSA’s lookup, with its VIN, says that.
  • Ratings are for the versions NHTSA tested. Other cabs, engines and drives can rate differently.
  • How serious each complaint was, or whether it was confirmed: complaints aren’t findings.
Source:

Hearth Record wrote these lines.

Sources

  • National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Recalls flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010).

    Released Nov 4, 2026 and checked Nov 4, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work).

  • National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Owner complaints flat files.

    Released Nov 4, 2026 and checked Nov 4, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work).

  • National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 5-Star Safety Ratings.

    Released Aug 7, 2026 and checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).

Source:

Vehicle, car seat, tire and vehicle equipment recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Copied on Nov 4, 2026.

How to read a record

Four things every record does, shown on an example record made up for this guide.

An example record, made up for this guide

An example nursing home

Made up for this guide: no real place is shown

Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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