Ford Explorer PHEV Recalls & Complaints by Model Year
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 0 owner complaints across 3 model years of the Ford Explorer PHEV (2020–2022).
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| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Ford Explorer PHEV | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 Ford Explorer PHEV | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 Ford Explorer PHEV | 1 | 0 |
All Ford Explorer PHEV recalls (1)
Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Ford Explorer PHEV, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.
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Axle assembly (power train) and driveshaft (power train)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer Police FHEV, Explorer Police 3.3L, and 2020-2022 Explorer 2.3L RWD, 3.0L PHEV, 3.3L FHEV, and 3.0L ST GAS vehicles. The rear axle horizontal mounting bolt may fracture and cause the driveshaft to disconnect.
Remedy: Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the bushing and axle cover, or update the electronic parking brake software. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed…
Other Ford models
- F-15037,961 complaints
- Explorer34,566 complaints
- Escape27,430 complaints
- Fusion22,405 complaints
- Focus22,096 complaints
- Taurus18,159 complaints
- Windstar14,158 complaints
- Edge14,065 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.