2022 Ford Explorer
Specs, fuel economy, oil capacity, recalls, and reliability for the 2022 Ford Explorer.
- Engine
- 3.0L EcoBoost
- Drive
- Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
- Transmission
- Automatic (S10)
- Fuel type
- Regular
- Vehicle class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- City MPG
- 18
- Highway MPG
- 24
- Combined MPG
- 20
- Est. annual fuel cost
- $2,200
Explorer reliability score
Scored from NHTSA consumer complaint volume and severity for this model year. Most-reported component: Power Train.
- Complaints
- 306
- Crashes
- 25
- Fires
- 3
- Injuries
- 32
2022 Explorer oil capacity & type
- Viscosity
- 5W-30
- Oil type
- Full Synthetic
- Capacity (with filter)
- 6 qt
- Capacity (without filter)
- 5.7 qt
- OEM oil filter
- Motorcraft FL-500S
- Drain plug torque
- 27.1 Nm (20 ft-lbs)
2022 Ford Explorer recalls
24 NHTSA safety recalls on file — showing the 5 most recent.
- 22V088000
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…
A detached fuel filler tube can result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
- 22V454000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Lincoln Aviator and Ford Explorer vehicles. The engine rails may have been improperly heat-treated. As…
Improperly heat-treated engine rails may reduce the vehicle's structural protection in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. In…
- 22V685000
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…
An improperly tightened fuel line connection may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of fire.
- 23V022000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera. …
Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 23V069000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L engine and 10R60 automatic transmission. An unintentional…
A park system that is damaged may not shift into "PARK," resulting in a vehicle rollaway and increasing the risk of injury or crash.
What's on this 2022 Ford Explorer page
- Ford Explorer engine specs and horsepower
- EPA fuel economy for the 2022 Explorer — city, highway, and combined MPG
- Oil capacity and recommended viscosity for the Explorer
- Active NHTSA safety recalls and technical service bulletins
- Reliability score and commonly reported Explorer issues
- Towing & payload ratings (for Ford trucks and SUVs)
- Manufacturer maintenance schedule by mileage
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