2027 Ford ExplorerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2027 Ford Explorer. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

CarFlaw IndexToo new to rateHigher is better (0–100)

Safety recalls2Free fix at dealers Owner complaints00 with a crash, fire or injury Top problem0—

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 2, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Hyins, CC0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2027 Ford Explorer has problems

0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2027 Ford Explorer recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

no report yet

Interior lighting

New

Recall 26V-726 · Nov 2, 2026 · 33,578 vehicles

Risk. Overhead map lights that illuminate unintentionally and cannot be turned off may distract the driver or cause interior glare, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

repaired · 2026 Q3

Front assembly: power adjust

New

Recall 26V-470 · Jul 21, 2026 · 76,748 vehicles · 33,105 repaired

Risk. Unexpected movement of the driver’s seat back may trap a second-row occupant, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.

Best & worst years

2027 vs. every other Explorer year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Explorer median. How we score

6096339391,2078431,4501,7311,9591,3489523753,2951,1311,30449763020814833 1151,1988312,2391,6841,8202,4671,7067363031,25345627611321 11144 0

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NHTSA crash tests

2027 Ford Explorer safety ratings

2027 FORD EXPLORER SUV HEV 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating

Frontal crash★★★★★

Side barrier★★★★★

Side pole★★★★★

Rollover: 4 stars (15.1% risk)
Stability control: Standard
Forward collision warning: No
Lane departure warning: No

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