How many transmission complaints does the 2010 Ford Explorer have?

NHTSA lists 28 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2010 Ford Explorer, which is 25% of all 113 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2010 Ford Explorer transmission?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2010 Explorer.

At what mileage do 2010 Explorer transmission problems usually occur?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this area is 80,500 miles.

Did the 2010 Explorer transmission issues cause crashes?

NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 1 injury linked to Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2010 Explorer, with no fires reported.

Is the 2010 Explorer worse than other years for this problem?

Yes, relative to other model years, 2010 has the highest share of complaints tied to Transmission & Powertrain at 25%, compared to single-digit percentages for most other years.

2010 Ford Explorer Transmission & Powertrain Problems

The 2010 Ford Explorer has 28 Transmission & Powertrain complaints to NHTSA, making up 25% of its 113 total complaints for the year — the highest share of any model year in this area. No related recalls are listed. Median failure mileage is 80,500.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 28; 25% of 113
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 80,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report sudden unintended acceleration or engine surge while the vehicle was nearly stopped with foot on the brake, sometimes leading to a crash.
Some describe the vehicle rolling or failing to hold in park, with brakes unable to stop forward movement.
Others report the transmission dropping out of gear suddenly while driving, accompanied by a blinking overdrive light and a 'check transmission' warning, with the vehicle unable to shift or exceed low speeds.
Several owners could not shift the gear selector out of park, in some cases traced to a failed shifter assembly.
A few report the vehicle unexpectedly shifting into 4-wheel drive at highway speed, intermittently over an extended period.
Front wheel bearing wear and replacement is mentioned as a recurring issue tied to drivetrain complaints.

When 2010 Ford Explorer transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 16, 2010, latest Jan 28, 2026.

28 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2010 to Jan 2026; peak Apr 2010 (1).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2010 Ford Explorer

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Explorer model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201028 (25%)
201164 (5%)
201255 (7%)
2013119 (5%)
201479 (5%)
201586 (5%)
2016214 (9%)
2017123 (7%)
201850 (7%)
201935 (12%)
2020487 (40%)
2021121 (28%)
202261 (23%)
202312 (11%)
20241 (5%)
202515 (15%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2010 Ford Explorer have?: NHTSA lists 28 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2010 Ford Explorer, which is 25% of all 113 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Ford Explorer transmission?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2010 Explorer.
At what mileage do 2010 Explorer transmission problems usually occur?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this area is 80,500 miles.
Did the 2010 Explorer transmission issues cause crashes?: NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 1 injury linked to Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2010 Explorer, with no fires reported.
Is the 2010 Explorer worse than other years for this problem?: Yes, relative to other model years, 2010 has the highest share of complaints tied to Transmission & Powertrain at 25%, compared to single-digit percentages for most other years.