Auto loans: 2022 Ford Explorer
Rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one for you. Rated 8.9 to 12.4 L/100 km combined (EPA). 25 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 8.9 to 12.4 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 25

For sale
Rent a 2022 Ford Explorer for a week to try it on your own roads, and tell us what you want: we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2022 Ford Explorer specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.3L 6-cylinder hybrid | 3.3L 6-cylinder hybrid | 2.3L 4-cylinder turbo | 2.3L 4-cylinder turbo | 3.0L 6-cylinder turbo | 3.0L 6-cylinder turbo | 3.3L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Four-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Four-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Four-wheel drive | Four-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 10-speed automatic | 10-speed automatic | 10-speed automatic | 10-speed automatic | 10-speed automatic | 10-speed automatic | 10-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Hybrid (gas) | Hybrid (gas) | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 9.1 L/100 km | 10.1 L/100 km | 11.5 L/100 km | 12.1 L/100 km | 13.3 L/100 km | 13.3 L/100 km | 14.5 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.6 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 9.3 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.0 L/100 km |
| Combined | 8.9 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.1 L/100 km | 11.0 L/100 km | 11.5 L/100 km | 11.7 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 207 g/km | 229.5 g/km | 235 g/km | 259.3 g/km | 269 g/km | 276.5 g/km | 292 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $13.80 | $15.19 | $15.66 | $17.05 | $17.83 | $18.14 | $19.22 |
2022 Ford Explorer: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.3 L | 3.3 L | 2.3 L | 2.3 L | 3.0 L | 3.0 L | 3.3 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 26 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 27 | 25 | 28 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 24 |
| MPG combined (US) | 27 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 32 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,550 | US$2,800 | US$2,850 | US$3,125 | US$3,275 | US$3,350 | US$3,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,760 | $3,038 | $3,132 | $3,410 | $3,566 | $3,628 | $3,844 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2022 Ford Explorer
- NHTSA lists 25 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 272 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (61), unknown or other (56) and electrical system (39). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V451000 | 2026-07-14 | seats:mid/rear assembly | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2027 Aviator and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles. The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, tipping, or sliding unexpectedly. |
| 26V159000 | 2026-03-17 | 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 improperly secured. |
| 26V117000 | 2026-03-03 | visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Aviator, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may fail and prevent the windshield wipers from operating properly. |
| 26V123000 | 2026-03-03 | back over prevention:software | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The image on the center display may flip or invert, resulting in an incorrectly displayed rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply... |
| 25V685000 | 2025-10-10 | 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, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit... |
| 25V455000 | 2025-07-07 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, 2021-2022 Lincoln Navigator, Mustang, F-150, and 2022 Expedition vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving. |
| 25V442000 | 2025-06-27 | back over prevention:software | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport,... |
| 25V393000 | 2025-06-13 | seats:mid/rear assembly | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, folding, or sliding unexpectedly while driving. |
| 25V159000 | 2025-03-14 | back over prevention:software | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V-342. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying. |
| 25V166000 | 2025-03-14 | power train:driveline:driveshaft | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 23V-199 or 22V-255. The rear axle horizontal mounting bolt may fracture and cause the driveshaft to disconnect. |
| 24V852000 | 2024-11-08 | equipment:other:labels | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor... |
| 24V635000 | 2024-08-23 | engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanical | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco, F-150, Edge, Explorer, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with either a 2.7L or 3.0L Nano EcoBoost engine. The engine intake valves may break while driving, which can result in engine failure and a loss of drive power. |
| 24V598000 | 2024-08-09 | engine | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles equipped with the Police Interceptor Utility Package. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components,... |
| 23V675000 | 2023-10-06 | power train:driveline:driveshaft | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles. The rear axle horizontal mounting bolt may fracture and cause the driveshaft to disconnect. |
| 23V626000 | 2023-09-08 | electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Lincoln Aviator and Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with 3.0L PHEV engines. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure. |
| 23V342000 | 2023-05-12 | 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 fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying. |
| 23V305000 | 2023-04-28 | 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 On/Off Button is used to turn the display to "Off" prior to placing the vehicle in reverse, the backup camera rearview image will not... |
| 23V199000 | 2023-03-24 | parking brake:electrical | 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 module (PCM) update completed under recall 22V-255 did not include the automatic electronic parking brake feature when the vehicle is... |
| 23V069000 | 2023-02-10 | 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 engine and 10R60 automatic transmission. An unintentional powertrain control module (PCM) reset may occur while the vehicle is in motion and result in park system damage. |
| 23V070000 | 2023-02-10 | 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 transmission may contain a loose bolt which could prevent the transmission from engaging the park gear, although the gear shifter position may... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 2022 Ford Explorer?
CarmaCars rents cars; this page helps you judge the 2022 Ford Explorer before you buy one elsewhere. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. Thinking about the 2022 Ford Explorer? Here are the numbers in plain words and what to check.
A buyer's checks
There are 25 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Owners filed 272 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train, unknown or other and electrical system; have those parts checked. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it.
The numbers in plain words
Power: the 3.3L 6-cylinder hybrid; drive: rear-wheel drive. As a hybrid, it does best in stop-and-go traffic, where the electric motor does more of the work. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
Fuel use is rated 8.9 L/100 km combined, so 300 km needs about 27 litres. Expect about $13.80 per 100 km at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$2,550 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Size and space
Its SUV body gives a high seating position and an easy load height.
A good match for
It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else. It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town.
Drive it on your own roads
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent first, buy later: a week with the Explorer answers the big questions. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide.
Money matters
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $138 at our price setting.
Picking a year and a trim
If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it.
When you know your dates
Ask about renting first, and buy with a clear head.
The 2022 Ford Explorer trims in Canada
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2022 Ford Explorer from us first.
Ask us about the 2022 Ford Explorer
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2022 Ford Explorer for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2022 Ford Explorer
Does CarmaCars sell the 2022 Ford Explorer?
CarmaCars rents cars and sells one now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2022 Ford Explorer before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2022 Ford Explorer have recalls?
NHTSA lists 25 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2022 Ford Explorer cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,550 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2760.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.