r/FordExplorer is a subreddit with 24k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and money talk, and the community frequently discusses explorer, 2017, annoying, sunroof, and 2020, and they frequently recommend/review seat covers, wiper blade, and scanner.
The Original SUV
Popular Themes in r/FordExplorer
#1
Solution Requests
: "I need some ideas I'm working on the wheel bearing assembly and CV axle removal and currently I cannot think of a way to remove these bolts."
11 posts
#2
Money Talk
: "Is it a good price new car"
4 posts
#3
Advice Requests
: "Question for 5th GEN owners. Should I replace or keep maintaining my 2019?"
2 posts
#4
Pain & Anger
: "Leaking water pump?"
1 post
#5
Self-Promotion
: "Long post, I'm selling my first gen with a lot of extras"
1 post
#6
News
: "Recall of some 2020-2026 Explorers: "The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, tipping, or sliding unexpectedly.""
1 post
Popular Topics in r/FordExplorer
#1
Explorer
: "My 2017 Explorer"
7 posts
#2
2017
: "My 2017 Explorer"
3 posts
#3
Annoying
3 posts
#4
Sunroof
: "Sunroof retracts but wont close?"
2 posts
#5
2020
1 post
#6
2021
1 post
#7
Looking For A 2017 Ford Explorer Xlt Tow Cover Plate
1 post
#8
Looking For A 2013 Police Interceptor Utility Looking For A Brush Guard Like The One Linked, Which Covers The Headlights
1 post
#9
Looking For A Gem
1 post
#10
Looking For A Black Grill For My 2018 Platinum
1 post
Products Discussed in r/FordExplorer
Seat Covers
3 reviews
#1
WeatherTech
5.0★ from 2 reviews
#2
Stabela
5.0★ from 1 review
Wiper Blade
3 reviews
#1
Bosch
5.0★ from 2 reviews
#2
PIAA
4.0★ from 1 review
Scanner
2 reviews
#1
Harbor Freight
4.0★ from 1 review
#2
Forscan
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/FordExplorer
#1
Repair Advice
: "Engine shaking on 2025 Ford Explorer ST"
78 posts
#2
Maintenance Advice
: "Do you have these on your 2025+?"
35 posts
#3
Show And Tell
: "1993 Timberline"
30 posts
#4
Buying Advice
: "Good deal? 2026 Ford Explorer"
22 posts
#5
Technology/Features
: "What is this?"
16 posts
#6
Upgrade Advice
: "Former 2017 FPIU with no charging ports"
8 posts
#7
Buy/Sell
: "Long post, I'm selling my first gen with a lot of extras"
3 posts
#8
News
: "2026-2027 Ford Explorer & Lincoln Aviator Driver Seat reclining recall 26V470 / 26S53"
3 posts
Member Growth in r/FordExplorer
Yearly
+6k members(33.0%)
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Last updated: August 12, 2026