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2027 Ford Explorer ICE

5/5

Overall rating (best variant)

Safety ratings

2027 FORD EXPLORER SUV ICE 4WD

5/5Overall
5/5Frontal crash
5/5Side crash
5/5Side pole
4/5Rollover
Frontal, driver: 5★Frontal, passenger: 5★Side, driver: 5★Side, rear passenger: 5★Rollover risk: 15.1%
  • Lane departure warningNo
  • Forward collision warningNo
  • Electronic stability controlStandard

2027 FORD EXPLORER SUV ICE RWD

5/5Overall
5/5Frontal crash
5/5Side crash
5/5Side pole
4/5Rollover
Frontal, driver: 5★Frontal, passenger: 5★Side, driver: 5★Side, rear passenger: 5★Rollover risk: 14.7%
  • Lane departure warningNo
  • Forward collision warningNo
  • Electronic stability controlStandard

Crash test videos & photos

Crash test #1NHTSA test 15335

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2025 Ford Explorer 5Dr SUV Frontal NCAP Impact Event for Web.jpgNo. 001 Load Cell Location.jpgNo. 002 Pre-Test Load Cell Wall.jpgNo. 003 Post-Test Load Cell Wall.jpgNo. 004 Manufacturer's Label.jpgNo. 005 Tire Placard.jpgNo. 006 Test Vehicle Frontal As Delivered.jpgNo. 007 Left Rear 3-4 View, as Received.jpgNo. 008 Pre-Test Front View of Test Vehicle.jpgNo. 009 Post-Test Front View of Test Vehicle.jpgNo. 010 Pre-Test Left View of Test Vehicle.jpgNo. 011 Post-Test Left View of Test Vehicle.jpgNo. 012 Pre-Test Right View of Test Vehicle.jpgNo. 013 Post-Test Right View of Test Vehicle.jpgNo. 014 Pre-Test Right Front 3-4 View.jpgNo. 015 Post-Test Right Front 3-4 View.jpgNo. 016 Pre-Test Left Rear 3-4 View.jpgNo. 017 Post-Test Left Rear 3-4 View.jpgNo. 018 Pre-Test Windshield View.jpgNo. 019 Post-Test Windshield View.jpgNo. 020 Pre-Test Engine Compartment View.jpgNo. 021 Post-Test Engine Compartment View.jpgNo. 022 Pre-Test Fuel Filler Cap View.jpgNo. 023 Post-Test Fuel Filler Cap View.jpgNo. 024 Pre-Test Front Underbody View.jpgNo. 025 Post-Test Front Underbody View.jpgNo. 026 Pre-Test Rear Underbody View.jpgNo. 027 Post-Test Rear Underbody View.jpgNo. 028 Pre-Test Dummy Cable Routing.jpgNo. 029 Post-Test Dummy Cable Routing.jpgNo. 030 Pre-Test Driver Dummy Front View.jpgNo. 031 Post-Test Driver Dummy Front View.jpgNo. 032 Pre-Test Driver Dummy Window View.jpgNo. 033 Post-Test Driver Dummy Window View.jpgNo. 034 Pre-Test Driver Dummy and Vehicle Interior View.jpgNo. 035 Post-Test Driver Dummy and Vehicle Interior View.jpgNo. 036 Pre-Test Driver's Seat Fore-Aft Markings.jpgNo. 037 Post-Test Driver's Seat Fore-Aft Markings.jpgNo. 038 Pre-Test View of Belt Anchorage for Driver Dummy.jpgNo. 039 Post-Test View of Belt Anchorage for Driver Dummy.jpgNo. 047 Post-Test Driver's Side Floorpan.jpgNo. 053 Pre-Test Passenger Dummy Front View.jpg

Recalls (1)

  • SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUSTCampaign 26V470000 · 21/07/2026

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. An unoccupied driver's seat may recline unintentionally during certain scenarios, such as remote unlock or remote start.

    Risk: Unexpected movement of the driver’s seat back may trap a second-row occupant, increasing the risk of injury.

    Fix: Dealers will disable the driver seat module (DSM) feature until parts are available. Once available, the motor will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 3, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S53.

Owner complaints

No owner complaints on record for this vehicle.