Is the 2024 Ford Explorer a good car?
An honest AI verdict — reliability, common problems, and real cost to own.
The 2024 Ford Explorer is a capable SUV with strong utility features, but be aware of known issues with the shifter and infotainment system.
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Pros
- Spacious interior
- Strong engine options
- Good towing capacity
Cons
- High drivetrain noise
- Occasional infotainment bugs
- Average interior quality
Ownership at a glance
Common problems to watch for
- Shifter bushing issue
- Infotainment system glitches
CarsJudge exclusive data
Active recalls (9)
The 2024 Ford Explorer has 9 NHTSA recalls on record. Most recent: Power Train — Automatic Transmission (campaign 26V371000). All recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
- 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 i…
- 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 displaye…
- 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.…
- 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…
Real owner data from the CarsJudge fleet
1 2024 Ford Explorer owner tracks this exact car in CarsJudge.
Recall data: NHTSA. Owner costs & MPG: anonymized aggregates from CarsJudge users who track this vehicle. Updated 2026-07-05.
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