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Ford Explorer loss of power reports by year

644 NHTSA complaints describe sudden power loss, reduced power or limp mode on Ford Explorer vehicles. The most reported year is 2013 with 129 reports.

YearReportsShare of narratives
2022 Explorer73%
2021 Explorer154%
2020 Explorer434%
2018 Explorer81%
2017 Explorer191%
2016 Explorer994%
2015 Explorer453%
2014 Explorer594%
2013 Explorer1296%
2012 Explorer536%
2011 Explorer11610%
2007 Explorer63%
2005 Explorer82%
2004 Explorer131%
2003 Explorer71%
2001 Explorer51%
1998 Explorer121%

Counts come from keyword analysis of complaint narratives — one complaint can describe several symptoms, and classification is approximate. Raw counts favor years that sold in larger numbers.