Ford Explorer by year

Every Ford Explorer model year we track (2018–2024), side by side: what it costs to own, how it scores, and how many recalls and owner complaints it has. Our pick: the 2022.

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YearMonthly cost5-year costScoreRecallsComplaints
2024$1,187/mo$71,22054/1001021Cost guideRecalls
2023$1,021/mo$61,26054/10015113Cost guideRecalls
2022Best year$892/mo$53,52062/10024272Cost guideRecalls
2021$1,124/mo$67,44054/10026455Cost guideRecalls
2020Avoid
2.8x more owner complaints than nearby model years
$892/mo$53,52054/100331250Cost guideRecalls
2019$812/mo$48,72054/1006303Cost guideRecalls
2018$712/mo$42,72054/1007733Cost guideRecalls

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