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Ford Explorer by model year
We have EPA fuel economy for 13 model years of the Ford Explorer (2015–2027). The 2027 model is rated 19–23 mpg combined. Across these years NHTSA's file lists 96 different recall campaigns.
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026
Compare Ford Explorer years
Pick a year for trim-by-trim fuel economy, every recall with its remedy, the components owners complain about most and NHTSA crash-test scores.
| Model year | Versions | EPA combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Explorer | 8 | 19–23 mpg | 2 | 0 | 5/5 |
| 2026 Explorer | 6 | 19–24 mpg | 15 | 42 | 5/5 |
| 2025 Explorer | 6 | 20–24 mpg | 22 | 109 | 5/5 |
| 2024 Explorer | 8 | 20–24 mpg | 10 | 21 | 5/5 |
| 2023 Explorer | 17 | 20–27 mpg | 15 | 113 | 5/5 |
| 2022 Explorer | 15 | 19–27 mpg | 25 | 273 | — |
| 2021 Explorer | 10 | 19–27 mpg | 27 | 456 | 5/5 |
| 2020 Explorer | 6 | 19–28 mpg | 35 | 1,249 | 5/5 |
| 2019 Explorer | 7 | 18–22 mpg | 6 | 300 | 5/5 |
| 2018 Explorer | 7 | 18–22 mpg | 7 | 737 | 5/5 |
| 2017 Explorer | 7 | 18–22 mpg | 14 | 1,713 | 5/5 |
| 2016 Explorer | 7 | 18–22 mpg | 14 | 2,484 | 5/5 |
| 2015 Explorer | 6 | 18–23 mpg | 8 | 1,815 | 5/5 |
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov (DOE/EPA). Recalls and complaints: NHTSA files. A dash means we could not match that year to NHTSA records by name or no rating is published.
Complaint counts grow as a model ages, so older years usually show more complaints than newer ones.
What the numbers mean
EPA combined is the Environmental Protection Agency's blended city and highway estimate from standardized lab tests; ranges cover all engines and drivetrains sold that year. Recalls counts NHTSA safety recall campaigns that name that model year. Complaints counts unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA since 2015. Overall rating is the best NHTSA 5-Star score among the tested versions.
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Latest Ford Explorer recalls
The most recent recall campaigns covering any Ford Explorer year we list. Open a model year for the full description and remedy.
- 26V581000 — Air bags: Frontal, reported Sep 9, 2026; model years 2026
- 26V548000 — Engine and engine cooling: Engine: Hard parts internal/mechanical, reported Aug 25, 2026; model years 2026
- 26V532000 — Engine and engine cooling: Engine: Hard parts internal/mechanical, reported Aug 13, 2026; model years 2026
- 26V470000 — Seats: Front assembly: Power adjust, reported Jul 21, 2026; model years 2025, 2026, 2027
- 26V451000 — Seats: Mid/rear assembly, reported Jul 14, 2026; model years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
- 26V448000 — Structure: Body, reported Jul 14, 2026; model years 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
- 26V415000 — Forward collision avoidance: Warnings: External/pedestrian alert, reported Jun 30, 2026; model years 2025, 2026, 2027
- 26V402000 — Power train: Automatic transmission, reported Jun 24, 2026; model years 2020, 2021
- 26V371000 — Power train: Automatic transmission, reported Jun 9, 2026; model years 2024
- 26V343000 — Engine and engine cooling: Engine: Hard parts internal/mechanical, reported May 27, 2026; model years 2025, 2026
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether your car is affected with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Sources
- FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
- NHTSA recall and consumer complaint flat files, dated Oct 27, 2026; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
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