16 problems have been reported for the 2026 Ford Explorer. The following chart shows the 9 most common problems for 2026 Ford Explorer. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's equipment with 3 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's forward collision avoidance (3 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Equipment | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | |
| Electrical System | |
| Lane Departure | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | |
| Steering | |
| Visibility | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | |
| Power Train |
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 16 while the average number of problems reported for the 31 model years of the Ford Explorer is 1,100.