2026 Ford Explorer recalls
11 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2026 Ford Explorer. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Jul 21, 2026Crash risk2026–2027 Ford Explorer, 2026–2027 Lincoln Aviator — Seats
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. An unoccupied driver's seat may recline unintentionally during certain scenarios, such as remote unlock or remote start.
26V470000 · 80K units · Ford Motor Company
- Jul 14, 2026Crash risk2020–2026 Ford Explorer, 2020–2027 Lincoln Aviator — Seats
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2027 Aviator and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles. The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, tipping, or sliding unexpectedly.
26V451000 · 388K units · Ford Motor Company
- May 27, 2026Crash risk2025–2026 Ford Bronco, 2025–2026 Ford Explorer, 2025–2026 Ford Ranger — Engine and Engine Cooling
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Explorer, Ranger, and Bronco vehicles. The engine may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.
26V343000 · 2K units · Ford Motor Company
- Mar 31, 2026Crash risk2026 Ford Explorer, 2026 Ford Mustang — Engine and Engine Cooling
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer and Mustang vehicles. The engine piston circlips may have been incorrectly installed during manufacturing, which can result in piston failure and engine damage, leading to a loss of drive power.
26V205000 · 278 units · Ford Motor Company
- Mar 31, 2026Crash risk2026 Ford Explorer, 2026 Lincoln Aviator — Visibility
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Lincoln Aviator and Explorer vehicles. The heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) system may fail, which can cause the defrosting and defogging system to become inoperative.
26V202000 · 55 units · Ford Motor Company
- Mar 17, 2026Crash risk2020–2026 Ford Explorer, 2020–2026 Lincoln Aviator — Seat Belts
Ford 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 improperly secured.
26V159000 · 561 units · Ford Motor Company
- Mar 3, 2026Crash risk2025–2026 Ford Explorer — Exterior Lighting
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Explorer vehicles. The Dynamic Bending Light (DBL) system software may cause the passenger-side headlight to turn in the wrong direction when driving through curves in the road. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
26V121000 · 36K units · Ford Motor Company
- Jan 21, 2026Crash risk2026 Ford Explorer — Visibility
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 212, "Windshield Mounting."
26V024000 · 8 units · Ford Motor Company
- Dec 1, 2025Fire risk2026 Ford Explorer, 2025 Ford Maverick, 2026 Ford Mustang and 1 other model — Engine
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer, Mustang, Lincoln Corsair, and 2025 Maverick vehicles. The cylinder head may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the ball plugs to fail, resulting in an oil leak.
25V828000 · 6 units · Ford Motor Company
- Oct 24, 2025Crash risk2025–2026 Ford Explorer, 2025–2026 Lincoln Aviator, 2025–2026 Lincoln Corsair — Visibility
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Lincoln Corsair, Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The windshield glass may have visible air bubbles, which can obscure the driver's visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 205, "Glazing Materials."
25V730000 · 57K units · Ford Motor Company
- Oct 10, 2025Crash risk2024–2026 Ford Explorer, 2024–2026 Lincoln Aviator — Trailer Hitches
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Explorer and 2024-2026 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The trailer hitch assembly bolts may be loose.
25V687000 · 1K units · Ford Motor Company