33 problems have been reported for the 2026 Ford Explorer. The following chart shows the 13 most common problems for 2026 Ford Explorer. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system with 6 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (5 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | |
| Visibility | |
| Equipment | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | |
| Other Fuel System | |
| Lane Departure | |
| Power Train | |
| Seats | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | |
| Seat Belt | |
| Service Brakes | |
| Steering |
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2026 Ford Explorer in 2026.
| Service Year | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| 2026 |
When making the decision between buying a new or used Ford Explorer, the following table can be used to compare the 2026 Ford Explorer with the Ford Explorer from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2026 Explorer is 33 while the average number of problems reported for the 31 model years of the Ford Explorer is 1,111.