Ford Explorer Hybrid years to avoid
No model year of the Ford Explorer Hybrid stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Ford Explorer Hybrid years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Ford Explorer Hybrid complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Ford Explorer Hybrid problems
All model years combined.
- Transmission3
- Steering2
- Body2
- Wheels1
- Visibility1
- Seat belts1
- Fuel system1
- Electrical1
- Driver assistance1
- Brakes1
- Airbags1
Ford Explorer Hybrid problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | - | 2 | Brakes | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2023 | - | 2 | Driver assistance | 0 | 1 | ||
| 2022 | - | 1 | Body | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2021 | - | 7 | Transmission | 1 | 3 | ||
| 2020 | - | 2 | Transmission | 1 | 0 |
Recalls 3
Questions about the Ford Explorer Hybrid
What years of the Ford Explorer Hybrid should you avoid?
No single model year of the Ford Explorer Hybrid has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Ford Explorer Hybrid?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Ford Explorer Hybrid?
Transmission, with 3 complaints across all years, followed by steering (2) and body (2).
How many recalls does the Ford Explorer Hybrid have?
3 recalls between 2020 and 2025. The 2025 model year has the most, with 2.
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