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Reliability Database
Ford

Explorer

Midsize SUV
Best Engine ⚠️ Caution (2.3)
4 Generations
27 Engines Rated
27,338 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
21 recommended 3 caution 3 avoid

Generation Timeline

2002-2005 3rd
8 engines
11,841 complaints 🔥 203 ☠ 19
2.2L 4-cyl ✅ Recommended (4.8)
→
2006-2010 4th
2 engines
1,137 complaints 🔥 15 ☠ 52
3.5L 6-cyl ✅ Recommended (4.8)
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2011-2019 5th
14 engines
12,511 complaints 🔥 56 ☠ 3
3.5L 6-cyl ⚠️ Caution (2.3)
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2020-2025 6th
3 engines
1,849 complaints 🔥 19
3.3L 6-cyl ⚠️ Caution (2.3)
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