2022 Ford Explorer Fuel System Problems

Your 2022 Ford Explorer Hybrid's fuel pump may lose pressure unexpectedly, causing the engine to stall without warning — this has happened six times between 15,000 and 35,000 miles. Once it stalls, the engine may not restart for 20-60 minutes, which is particularly dangerous if it happens on a highway or in traffic. Ford has identified this as a known issue (Recall 25S75), but the repair parts and solution are not yet available, so dealers cannot permanently fix it yet.

Your Explorer is subject to an open safety recall (25S75/25V455) related to the fuel system that has been pending for 8 months without a remedy available yet. The manufacturer has not yet released a fix for this issue. You should contact your Ford dealer to check the status and be notified when the repair becomes available.

Your 2022 Ford Explorer is subject to a fuel system recall (NHTSA Campaign 25V455000), but the repair parts aren't available yet. Your dealer has confirmed the fix isn't ready, which has prevented you from using the vehicle for its intended purpose as a driver's education car. The manufacturer hasn't been notified of the delay, though you haven't experienced an actual fuel system failure. Once parts become available, Ford will need to inspect and potentially replace fuel system components.

Your 2022 Ford Explorer stalled without warning while driving at 35 mph, though you noticed the engine sputtering beforehand. A dealer diagnosed a failed fuel pump, which is part of an ongoing recall (NHTSA Campaign 25V455000), but the replacement part wasn't available at the time. The repair will likely involve replacing the fuel pump assembly in your fuel tank.

Your fuel gauge and 'miles to empty' display give inaccurate readings whenever your Explorer is parked on an incline, even when the tank is full. The gauge fluctuates unexpectedly and doesn't reliably show how much fuel you actually have, which led to at least one false "out of fuel" warning that required roadside assistance. Parking on level ground or refueling temporarily resolves the issue, but the problem returns on slopes. The fix will likely involve diagnosing the fuel level sensor or its wiring connections.

The exhaust/ downpipe broke while driving down the road.

I can’t get my gas tank below 1/4. It always starts lagging and has a late reaction time. I also have to use better gas and get treatments to help. With no solution in sight

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to coast to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V455000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The VIN was included, but parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 99,000.

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V455000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the "Service Engine Soon" message was displayed. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V455000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 40,677.

Charcoal canister and vapor purge valve failure. Broke down twice after putting gas in my car right at the pump. One time in not the greatest neighborhood that I have to drive through to get to work. Putting myself at risk by sitting at a gas pump with a car that sounds like it wants to start but keeps just choking. After fueling a few times prior I noticed the idle of the car getting very low and reported it to the dealer. They replaced both cats. Problem didn’t go away. Got an emissions warning when I tried to start the car at the gas station after fueling. Car has 70,000 miles on it.

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked on an incline, and with a quarter tank of fuel in the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 20,000.

This vehicle is used as a law enforcement vehicle. The officer was attempting to make a traffic stop on a speeding motorcycle. The officer turned around and accelerated relatively fast considering the speed and potential to not stop. When the pedal reached its maximum downward position, it just snapped off. The pedal appeared to only be connected by two small plastic rings which broke off. see the attached photos.

Upon cold start exhaust burns blue smoke. Vehicle was taken to dealership and diagnosed with a bad turbo seal, resulting in motor being removed and turbo replaced on passenger side at 2865 miles. Now a 6439 miles the drives side turbo seal is causing the same issue, blue smoke pouring out of the exhaust on cold starts. Car is driven with care and not abused in anyway. Other owners of the same version of this vehicle with two turbos are also experiencing the same issue. For both environmental and safety reasons, these engines should be recalled and inspected for this premature failure.

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V088000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and an appointment was scheduled to determine whether the vehicle was safe to drive. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and informed the contact that they were focusing on repairing the unsold vehicles first. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA for assistance. The contact stated upon refueling in the vehicle, the fuel shut-off valve failed to stop fuel from being pumped when the gas tank was full, causing a fuel leak. The failure mileage was approximately 1,400. Parts distribution disconnect.