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2022 Ford Explorer fuel system problems

The 2022 Ford Explorer has 30 fuel system complaints filed with NHTSA — 9% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

30

Fuel System complaints

9%

Share of year

0

Crash-involved

3

Related recalls

Fuel System complaints by year

Explorer fuel system complaints by model year153 complaints1989: 1 complaints1990: 2 complaints1991: 27 complaints1992: 20 complaints1993: 16 complaints1994: 37 complaints1995: 16 complaints1996: 26 complaints1997: 57 complaints1998: 69 complaints1999: 35 complaints2000: 20 complaints2001: 12 complaints2002: 74 complaints2003: 13 complaints2004: 36 complaints2005: 68 complaints2006: 27 complaints2007: 4 complaints2008: 2 complaints2009: 2 complaints2010: 9 complaints2011: 40 complaints2012: 34 complaints2013: 153 complaints2014: 71 complaints2015: 94 complaints2016: 111 complaints2017: 49 complaints2018: 23 complaints2019: 16 complaints2020: 42 complaints2021: 21 complaints2022: 30 complaints2023: 3 complaints2025: 3 complaints2026: 1 complaints
Explorer fuel system complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

25V455000Fuel SystemJuly 7, 2025 · 850,318 units

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, 2021-2022 Lincoln Navigator, Mustang, F-150, and 2022 Expedition vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving.

Consequence

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the low pressure fuel pump on super duty vehicles and update the powertrain control module (PCM) software on all other affected vehicles, free of charge. Interim notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 16, 2025. Second letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated 2nd Quarter 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S75.

22V685000Fuel SystemSeptember 14, 2022 · 69 units

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Explorer and Ranger vehicles equipped with 2.3L engines. The fuel line may be loose due to improper tightening of the fuel line connection.

Consequence

An improperly tightened fuel line connection may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of fire.

Remedy

Ford will inspect and replace the fuel line assembly, if needed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 29, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S60.

22V088000Fuel SystemFebruary 16, 2022 · 18,366 units

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The fuel filler tube may detach during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."

Consequence

A detached fuel filler tube can result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will install a fuel vapor line redundant locking clip, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 4, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22C02.

What owners report

“The contact owns a 2022 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V455000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · July 5, 2025

Common questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2022 Ford Explorer have?

NHTSA has 30 complaints about the 2022 Ford Explorer fuel system — 9% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2022 Ford Explorer fuel system?

Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year are tied to the fuel system: 22V088000, 22V685000, 25V455000.

Related

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.