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Ford Explorer EV problems (2024–today)

The only engine of the Ford Explorer EV that we have documented, the MEB (ID.3, ID.4, ID.7, ID.Buzz, Enyaq, Born, Q4 e-tron), has high or critical severity faults in the versions it is fitted to. Our verdict for the versions it is fitted to: «With caution».[1][2][3][4][5]

Ford Explorer EV (2024–today)
Photo: Alexander-93 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Reference image for this generation.
02468105.4out of 10

Ford Explorer EV rating: acceptable reliability

Calculated using only 3 documented faults and their sources: the most serious and frequent faults weigh more. Provisional: the rest of the car (suspension, brakes, electronics…) has not been analysed yet. How it is calculated

  • Electric motor5.43 faults
  • GearboxNot analysed
  • SuspensionNot analysed
  • BrakesNot analysed
  • Tyres and wheelsNot analysed
  • SteeringNot analysed
  • Electrical systemNot analysed
  • Headlights and lightsNot analysed
  • Electronics and infotainmentNot analysed
  • Climate controlNot analysed
  • Bodywork and interiorNot analysed
  • Airbags and safetyNot analysed

The weak points of the Ford Explorer EV

  1. 1Critical severity: Faulty modules in the high-voltage battery with fire riskMEB (ID.3, ID.4, ID.7, ID.Buzz, Enyaq, Born, Q4 e-tron) engine
  2. 2Critical severity: Faulty supplier cells: charging limited to 80% until the battery is checkedMEB (ID.3, ID.4, ID.7, ID.Buzz, Enyaq, Born, Q4 e-tron) engine
  3. 3Medium severity: Charging that does not start or cuts out (AC and fast charging)MEB (ID.3, ID.4, ID.7, ID.Buzz, Enyaq, Born, Q4 e-tron) engine

Documented engine

The first label is the most serious fault affecting that engine in this car; the second, our verdict for the versions it is fitted to. Each engine's risk index is calculated only from the faults that affect this car (how we calculate it). We only show engines we have documented with sources: if yours does not appear, we have not analysed it yet. View all engines

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MEB (ID.3, ID.4, ID.7, ID.Buzz, Enyaq, Born, Q4 e-tron)

Volkswagen MEB: motor síncrono APP 310 / APP 550 and baterías de 55 a 91 kWh · Electrical

In the Explorer EV
since 2024[6][7]
Names
Explorer Standard Range RWD · Explorer Extended Range RWD · Explorer Extended Range AWD
Faults that affect it
3 · 2 of high or critical severity
Risk index on this car
46
Moderate risk

Verdict for the versions it uses

Faults that affect the Explorer EV

Only those that affect the versions and years that this car used. The MEB (ID.3, ID.4, ID.7, ID.Buzz, Enyaq, Born, Q4 e-tron) has 4 documented faults in total.

  1. Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalTraction batteryFaulty modules in the high-voltage battery with fire riskYes: in March 2026 Volkswagen and Cupra recalled around 74,600 ID.3, ID.4, ID.5 and ID. Buzz and around 19,500 Born built between 2022 and 2024, because some battery modules can overheat while charging and, in the worst case, catch fire. It is fixed with software and by replacing modules.
  2. Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalTraction batteryFaulty supplier cells: charging limited to 80% until the battery is checkedIn October 2026 the KBA published new campaigns (93MV, 93MF and 93W4 on the Born) for high-voltage battery cells that do not meet the required quality. While the car is being checked, charging is limited to 80% and must be done outdoors.
  3. Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalChargingCharging that does not start or cuts out (AC and fast charging)In several MEB cars, owners and the press describe charging that does not start or is interrupted, both on AC and on fast charging. The sources point to the on-board charger, connector locking or software, with no single cause.

Explorer EV MEB (ID.3, ID.4, ID.7, ID.Buzz, Enyaq, Born, Q4 e-tron) pageAll versions and faults of the MEB (ID.3, ID.4, ID.7, ID.Buzz, Enyaq, Born, Q4 e-tron)

Checklist for buying a used Ford Explorer EV

Check the advert or the paperwork to see which engine the car has and go through its section. Each point comes from a documented fault; you can tick them off as you inspect.

If it has the MEB (ID.3, ID.4, ID.7, ID.Buzz, Enyaq, Born, Q4 e-tron) (since 2024)

Faulty modules in the high-voltage battery with fire risk

Critical severity

Faulty supplier cells: charging limited to 80% until the battery is checked

Critical severity

Charging that does not start or cuts out (AC and fast charging)

Medium severity

Wear parts for the Ford Explorer EV

Brakes, wiper blades, pollen filter and battery, searched for this model. The exact part number depends on the engine and year: confirm it with the registration plate or VIN.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Ford Explorer EV reliable?

The only engine of the Ford Explorer EV that we have documented, the MEB (ID.3, ID.4, ID.7, ID.Buzz, Enyaq, Born, Q4 e-tron), has high or critical severity faults in the versions it is fitted to. Our verdict for the versions it is fitted to: «With caution».

What faults does the Ford Explorer EV have?

The most important by severity and frequency, on the engines we have documented, are: faulty modules in the high-voltage battery with fire risk (MEB (ID.3, ID.4, ID.7, ID.Buzz, Enyaq, Born, Q4 e-tron), critical severity), faulty supplier cells: charging limited to 80% until the battery is checked (MEB (ID.3, ID.4, ID.7, ID.Buzz, Enyaq, Born, Q4 e-tron), critical severity) and charging that does not start or cuts out (AC and fast charging) (MEB (ID.3, ID.4, ID.7, ID.Buzz, Enyaq, Born, Q4 e-tron), medium severity).

What is the best year to buy a Ford Explorer EV?

According to our rating by year, the best is 2026 (8.6/10); the worst rated is 2024 (5.4/10). Each year's rating counts only the engines sold that year and the faults that affect those units: open each year to see what changes.

Sources

Every fact on this page links to its source. If you find an error, let us know.

  1. Safety Gate SR/00953/26: VW ID. BUZZ, ID.3, ID.4, ID.5, ID.BUZZ CARGO (batería de alta tensión)EU Safety Gate · Official body · published 31 March 2026 · consulted 30 October 2026
  2. Cupra Born: Bekannte Probleme, Schwachstellen und RückrufeGebrauchtwagenberater · Motoring press · published 7 August 2026 · consulted 30 October 2026 · in German
  3. VW ID.3: bekannte Probleme, Schwachstellen und RückrufeGebrauchtwagenberater · Motoring press · published 19 May 2025 · consulted 30 October 2026 · in German
  4. Brandgefahr: Rückruf für VW ID.3, ID.4, ID.7, ID. Buzz und Cupra BornADAC · Reliability study · published 21 October 2026 · consulted 30 October 2026 · in German
  5. VW bereitet Batterie-Rückruf für mehrere ID.-Modelle vorelectrive · Motoring press · published 16 October 2026 · consulted 30 October 2026 · in German
  6. Ford Explorer EVWikipedia (en) · Other source · consulted 31 October 2026
  7. Ford Explorer EV (2024+): bekannte Probleme und Rückrufecarwiki.de · Other source · published 22 October 2026 · consulted 31 October 2026 · in German
  8. Volkswagen ID.Buzz (2022-2024): recall of the high-voltage battery (fire risk)car-recalls.eu · Motoring press · published April 2026 · consulted 30 October 2026
  9. Cupra verschickt jetzt Rückrufschreiben an Halter des Modells BornDr. Stoll & Sauer (presseportal) · Other source · published 26 April 2026 · consulted 30 October 2026 · in German
  10. Tous les problèmes sur Skoda Enyaq 2021 (15 témoignages)Fiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 30 October 2026 · in French
  11. VW ID.4: bekannte Probleme, Schwachstellen und RückrufeGebrauchtwagenberater · Motoring press · published 21 September 2026 · consulted 30 October 2026 · in German