2020–2023 · 4 model years · 3 recalls
We don't rate the Ford Explorer Hybrid yet, because we don't have its sales figures. The 2021 has the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (11). Owners complain most about driver-assist & stability. Popular years get more complaints, so treat these counts as a guide to what goes wrong, not a ranking.
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, all years 2020–2023.
| Model year | Reliability | Complaints | Recalls | Best mpg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Explorer Hybrid | Not rated yet | 4 | 0 | 27 |
| 2022 Explorer Hybrid | Not rated yet | 2 | 1 | 27 |
| 2021 Explorer Hybrid | Not rated yet | 11 | 1 | 27 |
| 2020 Explorer Hybrid | Not rated yet | 2 | 1 | 28 |
Reliability compares each year with similar cars from 2015 to 2024, using owner complaints filed with NHTSA per car sold. Complaint counts on their own aren't a score: popular cars get more of them.
Owners complain most about driver-assist & stability, body, glass & interior, transmission & drivetrain.
The 2022, with 1 recall on record with NHTSA.