2010 Model Year

Ford Explorer

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
115
Recalls
2
Crashes
8
Severe
12

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

10E043000 Sep 2010

Other

No consequence data available

10V161000 Apr 2010

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Electrical System
Feb 2026

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2010 Ford Explorer. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private...

Power Train
Jan 2026

Thing accelerate by itself while on highway od light blinking at high speeds and then when you come to a complete stop and try to takeoff it goes real...

Electrical System
Jan 2026

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2010 Ford Explorer. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after purchasing the vehicle. The vehicle was...

SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Crash
Sep 2025

3 times this has happened. I brake and it seems like I'm pressing the gas pedal and the brakes feel like they aren't stopping the vehicle. The third t...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
Aug 2025

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the anti-theft, roll stability, and fuel filler mes...

SUSPENSION,SEAT BELTS,WHEELS
Sep 2024

Transmission , Wheel Hub

Engine
Apr 2023

Runs for about 25 minutes then just dies while driving. Starts back after sits for about an hr and does same thing.

Engine
Dec 2022

Oil leak in both valve gasket covers oil on the crossmember it started slow then it was traced by Ford to the gaskets(fire hazard) 120 k on odometer

Brakes Crash
Jun 2022

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph and attempting to stop, the brake pedal extended to...

Air Bags
May 2022

The air bag light will not go off. I have checked the the wiring, cleared the area, and checked all fuses. All checked out okay. I'm a new buyer and...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2010 Ford Explorer has 115 complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Seats. 8 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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