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Spot recall, complaint, investigation, and fuel-cost differences before you trust the listing. No VIN required to start.

Vehicle A

Gasoline · 20 combined MPG · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Gasoline · 20 combined MPG · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

2022 Ford Explorer

has more recalls listed.

More complaint activity

2022 Ford Explorer

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

Similar activity

Open investigation counts are similar.

Lower estimated fuel cost

Similar estimates

fuel-cost estimates are similar.

Short answer: Explorer needs more recall homework, Explorer has more complaint activity and Explorer has more severity reports. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.

Public-record comparison

Rows show model-year records, not exact VIN status.

Record 2023 Ford Explorer 2022 Ford Explorer Difference
Total recalls 14 23 Explorer has 9 more recalls
Total complaints 93 233 Explorer has 140 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 7 / 1 / 4 / 0 17 / 1 / 11 / 0 Explorer has 17 more severity reports
Defect investigations 0 5 Explorer has 5 more investigations
Open investigations 0 0 Similar
Manufacturer communications 160 250 Explorer has 90 more communications
Recall completion reports 60 114 Explorer has 54 more reports
Warranty programs 0 0 Similar
Service campaigns 1 1 Similar
Software notices 0 0 Similar
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall Mar 17, 2026 Mar 17, 2026 Similar
Latest complaint May 26, 2026 May 27, 2026 Explorer has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Structure
  • Steering Suspension
  • Power Train
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Back Over Prevention
 Different
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 20 combined MPG 20 combined MPG Same
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $3,000 $3,000 Similar
Safety-rating records 2 2 Similar

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2023 Ford Explorer

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had unknown or other and structure repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2022 Ford Explorer

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had power train and unknown or other repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2023 Ford Explorer

  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Structure: water leaks, body repairs, doors, corrosion
  • Steering Suspension: pulling, assist warnings, alignment, steering noise

2022 Ford Explorer

  • Power Train: shifting, hesitation, driveline noise, leaks
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Back Over Prevention: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior

Always get an independent mechanic inspection.

Do not buy on model-year data alone.

Confirm the exact VIN before purchase and check for new updates.

Learn what a VIN check can and cannot show