VehicleVerdict

Ford Explorer Hybrid years to avoid

Across 2020–2027, no single Explorer Hybrid year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 2021 drew the most complaints; 2027 the fewest.

15

Total complaints

3

Recall campaigns

2020–2027

Years covered

0

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Ford Explorer Hybrid NHTSA complaints by model year7 complaints2020: 2 complaints2021: 7 complaints2022: 2 complaints2023: 3 complaints2025: 1 complaints2026: 0 complaints2027: 0 complaints
Ford Explorer Hybrid NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Every Explorer Hybrid year

YearComplaintsRecalls
202701
202601
202512
202330
202221
202171
202021

Common questions

What is the best year for the Ford Explorer Hybrid?

By complaint volume, 2027 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Explorer Hybrid years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Ford Explorer Hybrid have?

Across all model years, the Explorer Hybrid has 3 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 15 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.