2022 Ford Explorer Fuel/propulsion System Problems
NHTSA component category: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · data through 09/08/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How fuel/propulsion system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 261 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2022 Ford Explorer overview page.
What owners report
“Purge valve has now failed twice since owning the vehicle (1 year and 5 months old). First purge valve went out when the vehicle was…”NHTSA complaint 11557744 — filed 11/30/2023
“Vehicle was pushing blue smoke, dealership replaced the turbo. Blue smoke returned furiously and dealership replaced the top end including valve assembly. While on a…”NHTSA complaint 11548227 — filed 10/04/2023
“This vehicle is used as a law enforcement vehicle. The officer was attempting to make a traffic stop on a speeding motorcycle. The officer turned…”NHTSA complaint 11524480 — filed 05/30/2023
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Fuel/propulsion System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2022 Ford Explorer have fuel/propulsion system problems?
Fuel/propulsion System is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2022 Ford Explorer: 21 of 261 complaints on file (8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2022 Ford Explorer have in total?
261 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 09/08/2026. Across all categories, 17 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 23 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's fuel/propulsion system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
