Ford Explorer
Vehicle · 2015–2027
Trim-by-trim features for the Explorer aren't in our data yet; they're added brand by brand. Below: crash ratings, recalls, complaints and EPA fuel economy for every year.
Apple lists CarPlay for: Explorer 2017–2025 (Apple).
NHTSA crash ratings, recalls and complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | FORD EXPLORER SUV ICE RWD | 5 | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2027 | FORD EXPLORER SUV ICE 4WD | 5 | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | FORD EXPLORER GAS SUV N/A 4WD | 5 | No | No | 14 | 38 |
| 2026 | FORD EXPLORER GAS SUV N/A RWD | 5 | No | No | 14 | 38 |
| 2026 | FORD EXPLORER HEV SUV HEV 4WD | 5 | No | No | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 | FORD EXPLORER HEV SUV HEV RWD | 5 | No | No | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | Ford Explorer SUV 4WD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 20 | 101 |
| 2025 | Ford Explorer SUV RWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 20 | 101 |
| 2025 | Ford Explorer HEV SUV 4WD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | Ford Explorer HEV SUV RWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 | Ford Explorer SUV 4WD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 10 | 21 |
| 2024 | Ford Explorer SUV RWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 10 | 21 |
| 2024 | Ford Explorer HEV SUV 4WD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 1 | 5 |
| 2024 | Ford Explorer HEV SUV RWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 1 | 5 |
| 2023 | Ford Explorer SUV 4WD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 15 | 110 |
| 2023 | Ford Explorer SUV RWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 15 | 110 |
| 2023 | Ford Explorer HEV SUV 4WD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | Ford Explorer HEV SUV RWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 | Ford Explorer SUV 4WD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 24 | 267 |
| 2022 | Ford Explorer SUV RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 24 | 267 |
| 2022 | Ford Explorer HEV SUV 4WD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | Ford Explorer HEV SUV RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | Ford Explorer SUV 4WD | 5 | Optional | Standard | 26 | 430 |
| 2021 | Ford Explorer SUV RWD | 5 | Optional | Standard | 26 | 430 |
| 2021 | Ford Explorer HEV SUV 4WD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 7 |
| 2021 | Ford Explorer HEV SUV RWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 7 |
| 2020 | Ford Explorer SUV 4WD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 32 | 1221 |
| 2020 | Ford Explorer SUV RWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 32 | 1221 |
| 2020 | Ford Explorer HEV SUV 4WD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 4 |
| 2020 | Ford Explorer HEV SUV RWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 4 |
| 2020 | Ford Explorer PHEV SUV 4WD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | Ford Explorer PHEV SUV RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | Ford Explorer 4 DR SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 6 | 298 |
| 2019 | Ford Explorer 4 DR SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 6 | 298 |
| 2018 | Ford Explorer 4 DR SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 7 | 730 |
| 2018 | Ford Explorer 4 DR SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 7 | 730 |
| 2017 | Ford Explorer 4 DR SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 15 | 1703 |
| 2017 | Ford Explorer 4 DR SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 15 | 1703 |
| 2016 | Ford Explorer 4 DR SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 15 | 2457 |
| 2016 | Ford Explorer 4 DR SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 15 | 2457 |
| 2015 | Ford Explorer 4 DR SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 9 | 1797 |
| 2015 | Ford Explorer 4 DR SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 9 | 1797 |
Source: NHTSA.