Car diagnostics for a 2024 Ford Explorer
Car diagnostics for the 2024 Ford Explorer: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 9.8 to 11.8 L/100 km
- Body
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle

A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2024 Ford Explorer for car diagnostics
- Body: standard sport utility vehicle (EPA size class).
2024 Ford Explorer: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.3 L | 2.3 L | 3.0 L | 3.0 L | 3.3 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 21 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 28 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 |
| MPG combined (US) | 24 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 29 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,800 | US$3,050 | US$3,275 | US$3,350 | US$3,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,038 | $3,380 | $3,566 | $3,596 | $3,658 |
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 2024 Ford Explorer
- NHTSA lists 10 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 21 complaints with NHTSA, most often about suspension (4), unknown or other (4) and forward collision avoidance (3). 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. |
| 26V371000 | 2026-06-09 | power train:automatic transmission | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 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. |
| 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. |
| 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... |
| 26V012000 | 2026-01-15 | equipment:electrical:engine block heater | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Focus, 2019 Explorer, and 2024 Explorer vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in. |
| 25V687000 | 2025-10-10 | trailer hitches | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Explorer and 2024-2026 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The trailer hitch assembly bolts may be loose. |
| 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. |
| 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... |
| 24V685000 | 2024-09-13 | hybrid propulsion system | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with 3.3L Hybrid engines. The 12-Volt battery cable may chafe against the Belt-integrated Starter Generat (BiSG) and short circuit. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2024 Ford Explorer: Car diagnostics
CarmaCars does not do this work itself. For a diagnostic check on the 2024 Ford Explorer, we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one. A warning light is the car asking for a diagnostic scan; the code tells the shop where to look.
About your Explorer
Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. The powertrain to know here is the 2.3L 4-cylinder turbo, with rear-wheel drive.
How the request works
We can deliver a rental to you while your car is at the shop. We tell you plainly if we do not know a shop for the job. Your request goes to a person, who arranges a trusted shop or gives you its name.
A car meanwhile
If the repair runs long, keep the rental longer. We collect the rental when your car is back. Delivery and pickup are both options across the Toronto area.
Questions to ask the shop
If the car must stay overnight, ask where it will be kept. Ask when the car will be ready and how the shop will tell you. If you want to see the old parts, ask for them back.
Between shop visits
Clear snow off the whole car, roof included, before you drive. Note the mileage when each service is done, so you know when the next is due. Have the battery tested before winter if it is more than a few years old.
Still deciding?
Send a request with the car and what it needs, and a person replies within one business day.
The 2024 Ford Explorer trims in Canada
Request car diagnostics
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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