The service and repair manual for the 2022 Ford Explorer — 3.3L V6 and 2.3L I4 and 3.0L V6 engines, 10 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Ford published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.3L V6 — 204 cu in, DOHC 2.3L I4 — 140 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged 3.0L V6 — 180 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged |
| Trims | Limited Hybrid Sport Utility 4-Door · ST-Line Sport Utility 4-Door · Timberline Sport Utility 4-Door · Limited Sport Utility 4-Door · Base Sport Utility 4-Door · ST Sport Utility 4-Door +4 |
| Federal record | 10 recalls · 322 complaints · 224 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2022 Explorer manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 2,739
- General Information 1,739
- Accessories & Equipment 2,873
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 408
- Body & Frame 948
- Maintenance 73
- Brakes 824
- Restraints 197
- Drivelines & Axles 156
- Steering 1,362
- Electrical 2,974
- Suspension 185
- Engine Mechanical 507
- Transmission 430
- Engine Performance 1,868
- Hub Nut 221
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2022 Explorer
- Back Over Prevention — display function · 23V305000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 explorer police interceptor utility vehicles equipped with a 12.1-inch integrated computer screen (ics). when the display.
- Structure — frame and members · 22V454000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2022 lincoln aviator and ford explorer vehicles. the engine rails may have been improperly heat-treated. as such, these vehicles fa.
- Power Train — automatic transmission › control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) · 23V199000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3l rwd, 3.3l gas, 3.3l fhev, or 3.0l st powertrain. the previous powertrain control mo.
- Back Over Prevention — sensing system › camera · 23V022000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 explorer, lincoln aviator, and 2020-2022 lincoln corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera. the video output may.
- Seat Belts · 26V159000Ford 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 improper.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — storage › tank assembly › filler pipe and cap · 22V088000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2022 explorer and lincoln aviator vehicles. the fuel filler tube may detach during a crash. as such, these vehicles fail to comply.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › hoses, lines/piping, and fittings · 22V685000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2022 explorer and ranger vehicles equipped with 2.3l engines. the fuel line may be loose due to improper tightening of the fuel line.
- Back Over Prevention — sensing system › camera · 23V342000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 explorer, lincoln aviator, and 2020-2022 lincoln corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera. the video output may.
- Equipment — electrical › engine block heater · 25V685000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 lincoln mkc, 2016-2023 explorer, 2019-2020 fusion, 2019-2024 ranger, 2020-2022 lincoln corsair, escape, 2021-2024 bronco, b.
- Power Train — automatic transmission · 23V070000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 f-150, mustang, explorer, bronco, and 2023 lincoln aviator vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. the transmissio.
Owners have filed 322 complaints and Ford has issued 224 technical service bulletins for the 2022 Explorer. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2022 Explorer manual
Is this manual specific to the 2022 Explorer?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2022 model year, covering the 3.3L V6 and 2.3L I4 and 3.0L V6 across the Limited Hybrid Sport Utility 4-Door, ST-Line Sport Utility 4-Door, Timberline Sport Utility 4-Door, Limited Sport Utility 4-Door, Base Sport Utility 4-Door, ST Sport Utility 4-Door, Platinum Hybrid Sport Utility 4-Door, XLT Sport Utility 4-Door, King Ranch Sport Utility 4-Door, Platinum Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Ford published for this year.
What 2022 Explorer problems does it help with?
10 recalls are on federal record for the 2022 Explorer, covering back over prevention, structure, power train. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Ford dealers.
Does it include 2022 Explorer wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2022 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $55.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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