Charging faults (on-board charger)
usually 20,000–150,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: AC charging stops or will not start, 12 V battery warnings
Fix: Software update first; a failed on-board charger is replaced (on some cars under a recall)
€500–2,500
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Ford Explorer (EV)
2024–now
1
engines covered
3
known faults
Enter your VIN and mileage and get a plan built for your exact engine and gearbox.
The Ford Explorer (EV) has been built since 2024.
For this generation we cover 1 engines and 3 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is Charging faults (on-board charger): it usually appears at 20,000–150,000 km and costs €500–2,500 to fix.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electric (VW group MEB / e-up!) | Electric | None (EV) | — |
Faults typical of this model
Faults by engine
Electric (VW group MEB / e-up!)
HV battery capacity loss
usually 150,000–300,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Range ~10% below new
Fix: Normal ageing; covered 8 yr / 160,000 km
free / recall
Brake calipers seizing (low use)
usually 80,000–150,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Uneven pad wear; regen means brakes rarely used
Fix: Service calipers yearly
€100–400
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the Electric (VW group MEB / e-up!) engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre rotationWheels | every 10,000 km | €20–45 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 months | €70–150 |
| Drive unit oil checkTransmission | every 150,000 km | €0–120 |
| Brake pads (regen-assisted)Brakes | usually at 80,000–160,000 km | €60–150 |
| Tyres (set of 4, EV-rated)Wheels | usually at 30,000–50,000 km | €450–900 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
Most common engine versions in the EU
New cars of this generation registered in the EU, Iceland and Norway 2010–2025: 45,311, of which 55 in Croatia. The share shows how common each version is.
| Version | Share | Years | CO₂ | Fuel use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric (VW group MEB / e-up!)210 kW (286 hp) · Electric | 56.5 % | 2024–2025 | — | — |
| Electric (VW group MEB / e-up!)250 kW (340 hp) · Electric | 21.2 % | 2024–2025 | — | — |
| Electric (VW group MEB / e-up!)150 kW (204 hp) · Electric | 6.6 % | 2024–2025 | — | — |
| Electric (VW group MEB / e-up!)89 kW (121 hp) · Electric | 4.3 % | 2024–2025 | — | — |
| Electric (VW group MEB / e-up!)Electric | 3.2 % | 2024–2025 | — | — |
| 3.0 Hybrid3.0 (2,956 cm³) · 267 kW (363 hp) · Hybrid | 2.9 % | 2024–2025 | 72 g/km | 3.1 L |
| Electric (VW group MEB / e-up!)125 kW (170 hp) · Electric | 2.7 % | 2025–2025 | — | — |
| Electric (VW group MEB / e-up!)88 kW (120 hp) · Electric | 1.5 % | 2024–2025 | — | — |
Source: European Environment Agency (EEA), monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars, CC BY 4.0. CO₂ and fuel use are official type-approval values (WLTP from 2021), not real-world consumption.
Common questions
What are the known problems with the Ford Explorer (EV)?
The faults with the highest risk: charging faults (on-board charger) (20,000–150,000 km, €500–2,500). The full list by engine is on this page.
What should you check when buying a used Ford Explorer (EV)?
Before you buy, ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether the car has any open recalls. On the test drive, watch for these signs: AC charging stops or will not start, 12 V battery warnings. The full checklist is in the guide to buying a used car.
Models with the same engines
These models share engines with this car, so they share some of its faults too.
Škoda Enyaq 2020–Volkswagen ID.4 2020–Audi Q4 e-tron 2021–Volkswagen ID.3 2020–Škoda Elroq 2024–Volkswagen ID.7 2023–Volkswagen ID.5 2021–Ford Capri (EV) 2024–
Other Ford models
Ford Transit Custom II 2023–Ford Ranger (2022+) 2022–Ford Tourneo / Transit Connect III 2022–Ford Mustang Mach-E 2020–Ford Kuga III 2019–Ford Puma 2019–Ford Focus IV 2018–2025Ford Transit Mk8 2014–
Sources and notes
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Dutch tests: RDW Open Data (CC0). Engine versions: EEA, monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars (CC BY 4.0, DG CLIMA). Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 08/10/2026