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Ford Explorer 2026: problemas, quejas y retiros

Típico En aumento

La NHTSA ha recibido 42 quejas de propietarios sobre el Ford Explorer 2026, es decir 42,0 por año en circulación: un número de quejas habitual (índice de quejas 1,04; 1,00 es el promedio de todos los vehículos seguidos). Entre los 73 vehículos del año-modelo 2026 que seguimos, ocupa el puesto 60 de 73 por quejas al año (1 = menos quejas). Frente a otros modelos Ford, su tasa es un 17 % menor; frente a otros SUV medianos, es un 20 % menor.

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Quejas presentadas entre el 2026-03-31 y el 2026-10-13. Mediana entre el incidente y la presentación: 6 días.

42Quejas
42.0Quejas por año en circulación
1.04Índice de quejas vs. todos los vehículos
14Retiros
7.1%Porcentaje con choque o incendio
42Últimos 12 meses

Análisis

El año-modelo anterior (2025) registró 58,7 quejas al año, más que este.

El área de problemas más común es Carrocería y estructura (21,4 % de las quejas), seguido de Otros (19,0 %) y Desconocido u otro (16,7 %). Las quejas de Carrocería y estructura son aquí 2,4 veces más frecuentes que en el conjunto de vehículos seguidos. 3 quejas (7,1 %) describen un choque o incendio; los dueños mencionan 3 lesiones y 0 muertes.

La mitad de los incidentes ocurrió dentro de los 6 meses siguientes al inicio del año-modelo; el periodo más intenso fue el primer año (100 % de los incidentes). En los últimos 12 meses se presentaron 42 quejas, frente a ninguna en los 12 meses anteriores.

La NHTSA registra 14 retiros de seguridad para este año-modelo.

Índice de quejas

  • vs. todos los vehículos1.04
  • vs. otros modelos Ford0.83
  • vs. otros modelos 20261.69
  • vs. otros SUV medianos0.8
  • N.º 60 de 73 · 2026Clasificaciones ›

1,00 equivale al grupo de comparación. 2,00 significa el doble de quejas por año.

Otros años-modelo

  • 201883.6 por año2.07
  • 201938.4 por año0.95
  • 2020181.9 por año4.51
  • 202177.7 por año1.93
  • 202256.6 por año1.4
  • 202329.6 por año0.73
  • 20247.5 por año0.19
  • 202558.7 por año1.45
  • 202642.0 por año1.04

Ford Explorer: problemas, quejas y retiros por año-modelo ›

De qué se quejan los dueños

  • Carrocería y estructura9 · 21.4% · 2.35×
  • Otros8 · 19.0% · 10.29×
  • Desconocido u otro7 · 16.7% · 1.86×
  • Motor6 · 14.3% · 0.64×
  • Sistema eléctrico5 · 11.9% · 0.76×
  • Airbags y cinturones2 · 4.8% · 1.26×
  • Asistencia al conductor2 · 4.8% · 0.84×
  • Transmisión1 · 2.4% · 0.21×

vs. todos los vehículos: 1.00 = Promedio de todos los vehículos

Áreas de problemas: Transmisión · Carrocería y estructura · Sistema eléctrico · Desconocido u otro · Motor · Frenos · Ruedas, neumáticos y suspensión · Sistema de combustible · Airbags y cinturones · Dirección · Iluminación · Asistencia al conductor

Año en que se presentaron

2026: 42 42 2026
  • Choques reportados: 3
  • Incendios reportados: 0
  • Lesiones: 3
  • Muertes: 0

Antigüedad del vehículo en el incidente

  • <1 año100.0%
  • 1–2 añosaún no alcanzado
  • 2–3 añosaún no alcanzado
  • 3–5 añosaún no alcanzado
  • 5+ añosaún no alcanzado

Antigüedad mediana en el incidente: 6 meses

Lo que reportan los dueños

Extractos de quejas presentadas ante la NHTSA (en inglés), recortados. El número ODI es el identificador del registro en la NHTSA.

Rivales del segmento · 2026 · SUV medianos

ModelosQuejasQuejas por año en circulaciónÍndice de quejas
2026 Kia Sorento88.00.2
2026 Nissan Pathfinder1111.00.27
2026 Dodge Durango1414.00.35
2026 Honda Pilot2323.00.57
2026 Chevrolet Traverse2525.00.62
2026 Subaru Outback3535.00.87
2026 Ford Explorer4242.01.04
2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee5050.01.24
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe5454.01.34
2026 Honda Passport6868.01.69
2026 Hyundai Palisade129129.03.2

Retiros de seguridad (14)

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Número 26V581000 · 2026-09-09

Resumen: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer vehicles. The active vent on the passenger side may not open as intended, preventing the air bag from deploying properly.

Riesgo: An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.

Solución: Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S65. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 14, 2026.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL Número 26V548000 · 2026-08-25

Resumen: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer, Bronco, Bronco Sport, Mustang, and Ranger vehicles. The engine piston domes may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in piston dome failure and lead to a loss of drive power.

Riesgo: An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Solución: Dealers will inspect the engine pistons and replace the engine long block, if necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 3, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in December 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S61. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 28, 2026.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL Número 26V532000 · 2026-08-13

Resumen: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L engine. The engine connecting rod bearings may seize, which can result in engine failure.

Riesgo: Engine failure can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, bearing failure may cause a breach in the engine block, allowing oil to leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Solución: Dealers will replace the engine long blocks, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S58. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 18, 2026.

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST Número 26V470000 · 2026-07-21

Resumen: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. An unoccupied driver's seat may recline unintentionally during certain scenarios, such as remote unlock or remote start.

Riesgo: Unexpected movement of the driver’s seat back may trap a second-row occupant, increasing the risk of injury.

Solución: Dealers will disable the driver seat module (DSM) feature until parts are available. Once available, the motor will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 3, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S53.

SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY Número 26V451000 · 2026-07-14

Resumen: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2027 Aviator and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles. The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, tipping, or sliding unexpectedly.

Riesgo: A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Solución: Dealers will inspect and replace the bezel around the switch as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters explaining the safety risk were mailed August 19, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in January 2027. Lincoln Aviator owner notification letters were mailed August 21, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S52. This recall expands Recall 25V393. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 16, 2026.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL Número 26V343000 · 2026-05-27

Resumen: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Explorer, Ranger, and Bronco vehicles. The engine may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.

Riesgo: A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Solución: Dealers will replace the engine long block, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in November 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S35. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 28, 2026.

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR Número 26V202000 · 2026-03-31

Resumen: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Lincoln Aviator and Explorer vehicles. The heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) system may fail, which can cause the defrosting and defogging system to become inoperative.

Riesgo: An inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Solución: Dealers will inspect and secure the instrument panel joints as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S22. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 3, 2026.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL Número 26V205000 · 2026-03-31

Resumen: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer and Mustang vehicles. The engine piston circlips may have been incorrectly installed during manufacturing, which can result in piston failure and engine damage, leading to a loss of drive power.

Riesgo: An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Solución: Dealers will inspect the engine for missing or mis-installed circlips and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S23. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 2, 2026.

SEAT BELTS Número 26V159000 · 2026-03-17

Resumen: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The seat belt anchor bolts at the second-row outer seating positions may be improperly secured.

Riesgo: A loose seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Solución: Dealers will inspect the second-row outer seat belt lower anchor bolts and replace or repair them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 30, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C18. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 19, 2026.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Número 26V121000 · 2026-03-03

Resumen: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Explorer vehicles. The Dynamic Bending Light (DBL) system software may cause the passenger-side headlight to turn in the wrong direction when driving through curves in the road. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Riesgo: A headlight that turns incorrectly can result in increased glare to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.

Solución: The headlight control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 23, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C12. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026.

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD Número 26V024000 · 2026-01-21

Resumen: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 212, "Windshield Mounting."

Riesgo: In the event of a crash, windshield detachment can increase the risk of injury.

Solución: Dealers will remove and replace the windshield, free charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 30, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C02. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 22, 2026.

ENGINE Número 25V828000 · 2025-12-01

Resumen: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer, Mustang, Lincoln Corsair, and 2025 Maverick vehicles. The cylinder head may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the ball plugs to fail, resulting in an oil leak.

Riesgo: An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components increases the risk of a fire. In addition, the loss of oil can result in engine seizure and loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Solución: Dealers will replace the cylinder head assembly, free of charge. All affected vehicles are still within dealership inventory and therefore no owner notification letters will be mailed. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SD3. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 24, 2025.

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD Número 25V730000 · 2025-10-24

Resumen: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Lincoln Corsair, Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The windshield glass may have visible air bubbles, which can obscure the driver's visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 205, "Glazing Materials."

Riesgo: Reduced visibility while driving can increase the risk of a crash.

Solución: Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 6, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C60. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 27, 2025.

TRAILER HITCHES Número 25V687000 · 2025-10-10

Resumen: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Explorer and 2024-2026 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The trailer hitch assembly bolts may be loose.

Riesgo: While towing a trailer, loose trailer hitch bolts can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, or cause the trailer to detach. Either of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash.

Solución: Dealers will inspect and tighten the trailer hitch bolts, or replace them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 29, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA3. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 15, 2025.

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Investigaciones

Ninguna investigación de la NHTSA cubre los años-modelo seguidos.