2022 Ford Explorer

Mid-size SUVs fared better than their compact counterparts in an updated crash test conducted by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety.

Ford has issued its fourth major recall of the month for more than 252,900 Explorers and Police Interceptor Utility vehicles over a driveshaft disconnect that could result in a rollaway.

Ford’s newcomers for 2022 include the all-electric Lightning version of the F-150, the all-new Maverick compact pickup and a Bronco Raptor performance off-roader.

Many brands are now making their soft-road crossovers a bit more butch — and in some cases, genuinely more off-road-capable. Here’s a roundup of all of the latest quasi-off-road trims out there.

Ford’s venerable Explorer three-row SUV returns for 2022 with some changes to the lineup and more powerful engines for the top trims, plus modest price bumps across the board.

The new ST-Line for the 2022 Ford Explorer is mostly an appearance package, but it also adds some technology upgrades.