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NHTSA records · 2023–2026

Ford Explorer Insurance in California

NHTSA rated four versions of the 2026 Ford Explorer: 5 stars overall. NHTSA's records for the 2023–2026 Explorer list 41 recall campaigns and 260 owner complaints as of September 16, 2026.

Overall rating, 2026
5 stars
Recall campaigns
41
Owner complaints
260

NHTSA records retrieved September 16, 2026. Not a rate or a quote.

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Ford Explorer crash-test stars

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings by version.

NHTSA star ratings out of 5 for the 2023–2026 Ford Explorer
YearVersionOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
2026Explorer Gas SUV 4WD555415.1%
2026Explorer Gas SUV RWD555414.7%
2026Explorer HEV SUV HEV 4WD555415.1%
2026Explorer HEV SUV HEV RWD555414.7%
2025Explorer HEV SUV 4WD555415.1%
2025Explorer HEV SUV RWD555414.7%
2025Explorer SUV 4WD555415.1%
2025Explorer SUV RWD555414.7%
2024Explorer HEV SUV 4WD555415.1%
2024Explorer HEV SUV RWD555414.7%
2024Explorer SUV 4WD555415.1%
2024Explorer SUV RWD555414.7%
2023Explorer HEV SUV 4WD555415.1%
2023Explorer HEV SUV RWD555414.7%
2023Explorer SUV 4WD555415.1%
2023Explorer SUV RWD555414.7%

Versions link to their records; n/r = not rated. Rollover risk is NHTSA's own calculation.

NHTSA's equipment listing for the 2026 Explorer — forward collision warning: no; lane departure warning: no.

Explorer recall campaigns, 2023–2026

41 distinct campaigns — by model year, 2023: 15, 2024: 10, 2025: 20, 2026: 14.

  • Back over prevention ×8
  • Engine and engine cooling ×7
  • Power train ×5
  • Equipment ×3
  • Seats ×3
  • Visibility ×3
Most recent recall campaigns
CampaignReport receivedComponentModel years
26V581000September 9, 2026Air bags › frontal2026
26V548000August 25, 2026Engine and engine cooling › engine › hard parts internal/mechanical2026
26V532000August 13, 2026Engine and engine cooling › engine › hard parts internal/mechanical2026
26V470000July 21, 2026Seats › front assembly › power adjust2025, 2026
26V451000July 14, 2026Seats › mid/rear assembly2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
26V371000June 9, 2026Power train › automatic transmission2024
26V343000May 27, 2026Engine and engine cooling › engine › hard parts internal/mechanical2025, 2026
26V202000March 31, 2026Visibility › defroster/defogger/hvac system › fan/motor2026
26V205000March 31, 2026Engine and engine cooling › engine › hard parts internal/mechanical2026
26V165000March 19, 2026Back over prevention › software2025
26V159000March 17, 2026Seat belts2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
26V121000March 3, 2026Exterior lighting › headlights2025, 2026
26V122000March 3, 2026Engine and engine cooling › exhaust system › emission control › gas recirculation valve (egr valve)2025
26V123000March 3, 2026Back over prevention › software2023, 2024
26V024000January 21, 2026Visibility › windshield2026

Newest 15 of 41 shown.

By model year: it cannot show whether a campaign is done on your own Explorer. NHTSA hotline in these records: 1-888-327-4236.

NHTSA recall records: Explorer 2026 · Explorer 2025 · Explorer 2024 · Explorer 2023

Explorer owner complaints to NHTSA

260 complaints about 2023–2026 models.

Complaints by model year
YearComplaintsOwner marked crashOwner marked fire
20263420
20259770
20242111
202310882

Most-named components (besides “unknown”)

  1. Electrical system45
  2. Power train30
  3. Engine24
  4. Forward collision avoidance24
  5. Steering24
  6. Service brakes23
  7. Visibility/wiper21
  8. Suspension19

NHTSA complaint records: Explorer Gas ICE 2026 · Explorer 2025 · Explorer HEV 2025 · Explorer 2024 · Explorer HEV 2024 · Explorer 2023 · Explorer HEV 2023

Coverage on a Explorer

  • Theft, fire, vandalism: comprehensive.
  • Crash repairs to your own car: collision.
  • Owing more than a financed car is worth: loan gap coverage.

California Department of Insurance — Automobile Insurance Terms

Ford Explorer questions

What safety rating did NHTSA give the 2026 Ford Explorer?
In NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings, the Explorer Gas SUV 4WD earned 5 stars overall (frontal 5, side 5, rollover 4), the Explorer Gas SUV RWD earned 5 stars overall (frontal 5, side 5, rollover 4) and the Explorer HEV SUV HEV 4WD earned 5 stars overall (frontal 5, side 5, rollover 4). NHTSA rated one more version of the 2026 Explorer as well.
How many recalls has NHTSA listed for the Ford Explorer?
As of September 16, 2026, NHTSA lists 41 recall campaigns covering the 2023–2026 Explorer (by model year — 2023: 15, 2024: 10, 2025: 20, 2026: 14). The system named most often is back over prevention (8 campaigns).
What do Ford Explorer owners report to NHTSA most?
Owners had filed 260 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023–2026 Explorer as of September 16, 2026. Setting aside "unknown or other", the components named most often were electrical system (45), power train (30) and engine (24). The 2023 model year had the most (108), and older years have had longer to collect them.
How many Ford Explorer complaints to NHTSA reported a crash or a fire?
Complaints where the owner marked a crash, by model year — 2023: 8, 2024: 1, 2025: 7, 2026: 2. Where the owner marked a fire — 2023: 2, 2024: 1, 2025: 0, 2026: 0. Each complaint is the owner's own account.

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