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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

2025 Ford Explorer

has more recalls listed.

More complaint activity

2025 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 2026 Ford Explorer 2025 Ford Explorer Difference
Total recalls 10 19 Explorer has 9 more recalls
Total complaints 18 87 Explorer has 69 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 6 / 0 / 3 / 0 Explorer has 9 more severity reports
Defect investigations 0 0 Similar
Open investigations 0 0 Similar
Manufacturer communications 43 169 Explorer has 126 more communications
Recall completion reports 7 52 Explorer has 45 more reports
Warranty programs 0 0 Similar
Service campaigns 0 0 Similar
Software notices 4 19 Explorer has 15 more software notices
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall Jul 14, 2026 Jul 14, 2026 Similar
Latest complaint Jul 13, 2026 Jul 3, 2026 Explorer has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Electrical System
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Electrical System Service Brakes Engine
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Power Train
  • Electrical System
 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 4 2 Different availability

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2026 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 electrical system and unknown or other repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2025 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 power train repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2026 Ford Explorer

  • Electrical System: warning lights, screens, battery drain, accessories
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Electrical System Service Brakes Engine: stalling, rough idle, oil use, warning lights

2025 Ford Explorer

  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Power Train: shifting, hesitation, driveline noise, leaks
  • Electrical System: warning lights, screens, battery drain, accessories

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