2026 Ford Explorer safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
1
complaints reporting a crash
0
complaints reporting fire
11
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 1 report injuries (1 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskAn unoccupied driver's seat may recline unintentionally during certain… · Jul 21, 2026
- Crash riskSwitch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting… · Jul 14, 2026
- Crash riskEngine may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power · May 27, 2026
- Crash riskEngine piston circlips may have been incorrectly installed during… · Mar 31, 2026
- Crash riskHeating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) system may fail, which can… · Mar 31, 2026
- Crash riskSeat belt anchor bolts at the second-row outer seating positions may be… · Mar 17, 2026
- Crash riskDynamic Bending Light (DBL) system software may cause the passenger-side… · Mar 3, 2026
- Crash riskDuring manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the… · Jan 21, 2026