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2022 Ford Explorer Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 16 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2022 Ford Explorer, making up 6% of its 267 total complaints. One crash is linked to this area, no fires or injuries, and no related recalls are listed in this data.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
16
6% of 267
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
—
Related recalls
0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Owners describe a rear subframe bolt that can fracture, causing severe vibration and, in one account, concern the vehicle could roll while in Park.
  • Several drivers report loud noises or clunks from the rear suspension when a tire hits a pothole, with no fix available at the time.
  • Some owners had rear shocks diagnosed as leaking as early as 10,000 miles, with replacement parts on backorder for months.
  • One driver reported a sudden loss of control on the highway when a right front tire/wheel separated, leading to a guardrail sideswipe.
  • A tire blowout is reported at 30 mph on Pirelli Scorpion tires with no warning sound, causing wheel well and bumper damage.
  • Owners also mention front suspension rattling on bumpy roads at low speed, and rear CV axle clicking noises when shifting into reverse.

When 2022 Ford Explorer suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 20, 2022, latest Sep 22, 2026.

2022 Ford Explorer suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month2Apr 2022Jan 2023Aug 2023Feb 2024Jan 2025Feb 2026Jun 2026Sep 2026
16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2022 to Sep 2026; peak Apr 2022 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2022 Ford Explorer

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Explorer model year

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

  1. 20108 (7%)
  2. 201135 (3%)
  3. 201227 (3%)
  4. 201393 (4%)
  5. 2014127 (8%)
  6. 201597 (5%)
  7. 2016130 (5%)
  8. 2017127 (8%)
  9. 201840 (5%)
  10. 201916 (5%)
  11. 202051 (4%)
  12. 202120 (5%)
  13. 202216 (6%)
  14. 202313 (12%)
  15. 20243 (14%)
  16. 20254 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheel, and tire complaints does the 2022 Ford Explorer have?
NHTSA lists 16 complaints in this category for the 2022 Explorer, which is 6% of the 267 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2022 Ford Explorer's suspension?
No related recall is listed in this data, though one sample complaint references a Ford dealer bulletin (22S27) about a possible rear subframe bolt fracture.
Did any 2022 Explorer suspension issues cause a crash?
NHTSA data attributes 1 crash to this problem area for the 2022 Explorer, with no fires or injuries reported.
What suspension problems do 2022 Explorer owners report most?
Owners describe rear subframe bolt fractures causing vibration, leaking rear shocks appearing as early as 10,000 miles, tire blowouts, and front suspension rattling noises.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.