--- title: "Ford Explorer" url: "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/ford-explorer/" publisher: "Pickup Truck + SUV Talk" content_signal: "search=yes, ai-input=yes, ai-train=no" --- PICKUP TRUCK + SUV TALK VEHICLE HUB # Ford Explorer Model years 2018–2027 The Ford Explorer is an SUV or crossover nameplate from Ford, designed for family transportation, passenger space and cargo utility. Depending on configuration, it may offer seating across three rows. Across its model years, powertrain, drivetrain, seating layout, cargo capacity, towing capability and equipment can vary substantially. Shoppers should compare the exact year and trim because specifications, features, recalls, known problems and ownership costs can change over time. ![]() ### [Latest]() ### [News]() ### [Reviews]() ### [Videos]() ### [Recalls]() ### [Known Problems]() ### [Related]() ## Latest Ford Explorer Coverage The newest reporting across every Ford Explorer topic. ### [2026 Ford Bronco, Bronco Sport, Explorer, Mustang, Ranger Recall: Improperly Manufactured Pistons May Fail]() A recall of 10,001 Ford Bronco, Bronco Sport, Explorer, Mustang, and Ranger vehicles for piston issues. Ford Motor Company (Ford)… [Read story →]() ### [2026-2027 Ford Explorer, Lincoln Aviator Recall: 79K Driver’s Seat May Recline Unexpectedly]() A recall of 79,579 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles for driver’s seats that may recline unintentionally. Ford Motor Company… [Read story →]() ### [2020-2026 Ford Explorer, 2020-2027 Lincoln Aviator Recall: 387k Second-Row Seat May Move Unexpectedly]() A recall of 387,911 Ford Explorers and Lincoln Aviators for second row seats that may move without warning due to… [Read story →]() [Read all coverage →]() ## News News across Ford Explorer model years. ### [2026 Ford Bronco, Bronco Sport, Explorer, Mustang, Ranger Recall: Improperly Manufactured Pistons May Fail]() A recall of 10,001 Ford Bronco, Bronco Sport, Explorer, Mustang, and Ranger vehicles for piston issues. Ford Motor Company (Ford)… [Read story →]() ### [2026-2027 Ford Explorer, Lincoln Aviator Recall: 79K Driver’s Seat May Recline Unexpectedly]() A recall of 79,579 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles for driver’s seats that may recline unintentionally. Ford Motor Company… [Read story →]() ### [2020-2026 Ford Explorer, 2020-2027 Lincoln Aviator Recall: 387k Second-Row Seat May Move Unexpectedly]() A recall of 387,911 Ford Explorers and Lincoln Aviators for second row seats that may move without warning due to… [Read story →]() [Read all news →]() ## Reviews First drives, road tests and owner reviews. [2026 Ford Explorer Tremor 1]() ### [2026 Ford Explorer Tremor Review: The Explorer Built for Dirt Roads, Boats and Family Adventures]() The 2026 Ford Explorer Tremor answers a question many SUV buyers have been asking for years: what if the Explorer… [Read story →]() ### [What It’s Like to Actually Drive the 2026 Ford Explorer Tremor From Death Valley to the Highway]() We’ve already broken down what makes the 2026 Ford Explorer Tremor different on paper. This time, we’re talking about how it behaves when… [Read story →]() [2025 ford explorer 18]() ### [2025 Ford Explorer: Interior gets massive, needed update \[First Drive\]]() Though the 2025 Ford Explorer doesn’t hit a new generation for this model year, it does get a significant refresh… [Read story →]() [Read all reviews →]() ## Ford Explorer Videos Videos associated with Ford Explorer model-year coverage. ### [2026 Ford Explorer Tremor Review: Better Than the Explorer ST?]() [Watch on PUTT Video →]() [Watch all videos →]() ## Recalls Recent safety campaigns and repair information. ### [2026 Ford Bronco, Bronco Sport, Explorer, Mustang, Ranger Recall: Improperly Manufactured Pistons May Fail]() A recall of 10,001 Ford Bronco, Bronco Sport, Explorer, Mustang, and Ranger vehicles for piston issues. Ford Motor Company (Ford)… [Read story →]() ### [2026-2027 Ford Explorer, Lincoln Aviator Recall: 79K Driver’s Seat May Recline Unexpectedly]() A recall of 79,579 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles for driver’s seats that may recline unintentionally. Ford Motor Company… [Read story →]() ### [2020-2026 Ford Explorer, 2020-2027 Lincoln Aviator Recall: 387k Second-Row Seat May Move Unexpectedly]() A recall of 387,911 Ford Explorers and Lincoln Aviators for second row seats that may move without warning due to… [Read story →]() [Read all recalls →]() ## Known Problems Reported issues and known problems across Ford Explorer model years. [2024-2026 Ford Explorer image 1]() ### [2024-2026 Ford Explorer Known Problems: Engine Problems, Transmission Issues, and Recalls]() A look at the known issues of the 2024-2026 Ford Explorer line, including recalls, engine issues, and transmission issues. For… [Read story →]() [Read all known problems →]() ## Related Vehicles [Ford Bronco]() [Ford Bronco Sport]() [Ford Expedition]() ## Browse model years - [2018 Ford Explorer]() - [2019 Ford Explorer]() - [2020 Ford Explorer]() - [2021 Ford Explorer]() - [2022 Ford Explorer]() - [2023 Ford Explorer]() - [2024 Ford Explorer]() - [2025 Ford Explorer]() - [2026 Ford Explorer]() - [2027 Ford Explorer]() ## Structured page information ~~~json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "CollectionPage", "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/ford-explorer/", "url": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/ford-explorer/", "name": "Ford Explorer News, Reviews, Recalls & Problems | PUTT", "isPartOf": { "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/#website" }, "description": "Explore Ford Explorer news, reviews, comparisons, recalls, problems, videos and model-year information from Pickup Truck +SUV Talk.", "breadcrumb": { "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/ford-explorer/#breadcrumb" }, "inLanguage": "en-US", "primaryImageOfPage": { "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/ford-explorer/#primaryimage" }, "image": { "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/ford-explorer/#primaryimage" }, "thumbnailUrl": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2025-ford-explorer-st_07.webp" }, { "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/ford-explorer/#breadcrumb", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Ford Explorer" } ] }, { "@type": "WebSite", "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/#website", "url": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/", "name": "Pickup Truck +SUV Talk", "description": "Latest News, Reviews and Stories", "publisher": { "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/#organization" }, "potentialAction": [ { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/?s={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": { "@type": "PropertyValueSpecification", "valueRequired": true, "valueName": "search_term_string" } } ], "inLanguage": "en-US" }, { "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/#organization", "name": "Pickup Truck + SUV Talk", "url": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/", "logo": { "@type": "ImageObject", "inLanguage": "en-US", "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/#/schema/logo/image/", "url": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/PUTC-Only-Shield.jpg", "contentUrl": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/PUTC-Only-Shield.jpg", "width": 613, "height": 379, "caption": "Pickup Truck + SUV Talk" }, "image": { "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/#/schema/logo/image/" }, "sameAs": [ "https://www.facebook.com/pickuptrucktalk/", "https://x.com/PickupTruckTalk", "https://instagram.com/PickupTruckTalk", "https://www.pinterest.com/PickupTruckTalk/", "https://www.youtube.com/pickuptrucktalk" ] }, { "@type": "ImageObject", "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/ford-explorer/#primaryimage", "url": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2025-ford-explorer-st_07.webp", "contentUrl": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2025-ford-explorer-st_07.webp" } ] } ] ~~~