2022 Ford Explorer Service and Repair Manual

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The 2022 Ford Explorer service and repair manual is a detailed, OEM-style reference for diagnostics, maintenance, and repair work. Use it to verify procedures, specifications, and system information before you start a job.

You'll find coverage across key vehicle systems with clear section structure, including wiring diagrams and powertrain, braking, steering, suspension, HVAC, and electrical topics. Digital format makes it easy to search while you work.

Trims covered

  • Limited Hybrid Sport Utility 4-Door
  • ST-Line Sport Utility 4-Door
  • Timberline Sport Utility 4-Door
  • Limited Sport Utility 4-Door
  • Base Sport Utility 4-Door
  • ST Sport Utility 4-Door
  • Platinum Hybrid Sport Utility 4-Door
  • XLT Sport Utility 4-Door
  • King Ranch Sport Utility 4-Door
  • Platinum Sport Utility 4-Door

Engines covered

  • 3.3L 3343CC 204Cu. In. V6 FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV) DOHC Naturally Aspirated
  • 2.3L 2300CC 140Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
  • 3.3L 3343CC 204Cu. In. V6 FLEX DOHC Naturally Aspirated
  • 3.0L 2956CC 181Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Turbocharged

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

2022 Ford Explorer Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #23V30500028/04/2023Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with a 12.1-inch Integrated Computer Screen (ICS). When the Display

Consequence

A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increa

Remedy

Dealers will update the ICS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mai

NHTSA #22V45400024/06/2022Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Lincoln Aviator and Ford Explorer vehicles. The engine rails may have been improperly heat-treated. As such, these vehicles fa

Consequence

Improperly heat-treated engine rails may reduce the vehicle's structural protection in a c

Remedy

Dealers will perform an engine rail strength test and replace the rails as necessary, free

NHTSA #23V19900024/03/2023Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L RWD, 3.3L GAS, 3.3L FHEV, or 3.0L ST powertrain. The previous powertrain control mo

Consequence

Without the electronic parking brake applied, the vehicle could rollaway if the driveshaft

Remedy

Dealers will update the PCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mai

NHTSA #23V02200023/01/2023Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera. The video output may

Consequence

Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the

Remedy

Dealers will update the image processing module (IPMB) software, free of charge. Interim

NHTSA #26V15900017/03/2026Component: SEAT BELTS

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The seat belt anchor bolts at the second-row outer seating positions may be improper

Consequence

A loose seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the second-row outer seat belt lower anchor bolts and replace or repa

NHTSA #22V08800016/02/2022Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The fuel filler tube may detach during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply

Consequence

A detached fuel filler tube can result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will install a fuel vapor line redundant locking clip, free of charge. Owner noti

NHTSA #22V68500014/09/2022Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Explorer and Ranger vehicles equipped with 2.3L engines. The fuel line may be loose due to improper tightening of the fuel line

Consequence

An improperly tightened fuel line connection may result in a fuel leak, increasing the ris

Remedy

Ford will inspect and replace the fuel line assembly, if needed, free of charge. Owner no

NHTSA #23V34200012/05/2023Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera. The video output may

Consequence

Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the

Remedy

Dealers will replace the 360-degree camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters we

NHTSA #25V68500010/10/2025Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, B

Consequence

An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealer

NHTSA #23V07000010/02/2023Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150, Mustang, Explorer, Bronco, and 2023 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The transmissio

Consequence

The inability to secure the vehicle in the park position can result in a rollaway, increas

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transmissions, free of charge. Owner

TSB #11032924

2020-2026 Explorer/Escape/Corsair, 2021-2026 Bronco Sport/Bronco, 2022-2026 Maverick, 2024-2026 Mustang/Ranger/Nautilus vehicles equipped with a 2.0L or 2.3L EcoBoost engine may require removal of the turbocharger wastegate control actuator

TSB #11032909

This bulletin supersedes 25-2213. Reason for update: update the Service Procedure to add notes to clarify the customer symptoms, applicability of this TSB, directing technicians to evaluate both front strut mounts, and add Figure 1 to ident

TSB #11032760

Some 2020-2026 Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility/Aviator vehicles may require replacement of the front drive halfshaft inner/outer CV joint boot for various reasons. If Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 205-04 > Diagnosis and Testing leads t

TSB #11032750

This bulletin supersedes 25-2587. Reason For Update: update the Parts list to add the F-clutch friction plates HL3Z-7B164-D and the F-clutch steel plates PR3Z-7B164-A for the proper vehicle lines, replace the transfer case mounting bolt par

TSB #11032697

This bulletin supersedes 26-2046. Reason For Update: update the parts list to change the claim quantity of the C clutch friction plates (HL3Z-7B164-A), C clutch steel plates (HL3Z-7B442-F), D clutch steel plates (HL3Z-7B442-D), add the rear

TSB #11032565

Some 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5L PowerBoost engine and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 3.3L hybrid engine may exhibit an illuminated powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator with diagnostic trouble code (DTC)

TSB #11032252

Some 2020-2024 Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility hybrid vehicles may exhibit a "Refuel Error See Manual" message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) after installing a replacement fuel filler door assembly (7827936). This may be due to

TSB #11031780

Customer Satisfaction Program 23B64 Certain 2020-2024 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Equipped with High Voltage Batteries Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) Software Update

Showing the 8 most recent of 221 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20250514Component: ENGINECrash reported4 injured

The contact owned a 2022 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that upon taking off after yielding to a stop sign, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power in the middle of an inter

20250505Component: SERVICE BRAKESCrash reported4 injured

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at 20-25 MPH, the brakes were applied, and the brake pedal fell off. The brake pedal was not responding

20250505Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGESCrash reported4 injured

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at 20-25 MPH, the brakes were applied, and the brake pedal fell off. The brake pedal was not responding

20250311Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported2 injured

POLICE VEHICLE WAS CLEARING INTERSECTIO WHEN A UPS TRUCK COLLIDED WITH IT'S RIGHT SIDE FORWARD. THE COLLISION CAUSED THE SIDE AIRBAG TO DEPLOY. THE OFFICER'S VEST, SWEATER, UNDERSH

Showing the 4 most serious of 322 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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