Ford Explorer recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Ford Explorer, newest first. Last verified Sep 13, 2026.
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- Aug 25, 2026Crash risk2026 Ford Bronco, 2026 Ford Bronco Sport, 2026 Ford Explorer and 2 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer, Bronco, Bronco Sport, Mustang, and Ranger vehicles. The engine piston domes may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in piston dome failure and lead to a loss of drive power.
26V548000 · 10K units · Ford Motor Company
- Aug 13, 2026Fire risk2026 Ford Explorer — Engine and Engine Cooling
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L engine. The engine connecting rod bearings may seize, which can result in engine failure.
26V532000 · 6 units · Ford Motor Company
- Jul 21, 2026Crash risk2025–2027 Ford Explorer, 2025–2027 Lincoln Aviator — Seats
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. An unoccupied driver's seat may recline unintentionally during certain scenarios, such as remote unlock or remote start.
26V470000 · 77K units · Ford Motor Company
- Jul 14, 2026Crash risk2016–2019 Ford Explorer — Structure
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles. The roof rail covers may come loose and detach from the vehicle.
26V448000 · 288K 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
- Jun 24, 2026Crash risk2018–2021 Ford Expedition, 2020–2021 Ford Explorer, 2021 Ford F-150 and 2 other models — Power Train
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Navigator, Expedition, 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2021 F-150 vehicles. The transmission park pawl may engage while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in park system damage.
26V402000 · 741K units · Ford Motor Company
- Jun 9, 2026Crash risk2024 Ford Explorer — Power Train
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L engine and 10R60 automatic transmission. An unintentional powertrain control module (PCM) reset may occur while the vehicle is in motion and result in park system damage.
26V371000 · 58 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 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 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 18, 2026Crash risk2025 Ford Explorer, 2025 Lincoln Aviator, 2024–2025 Lincoln Nautilus and 1 other model — Back Over Prevention
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Lincoln Navigator, 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2025 Lincoln Aviator and Explorer vehicles. The Image Processing Module A (IPMA) may experience multiple unexpected resets, resulting in loss of the rearview camera image and advanced driver assistance (ADAS) features, including pre-collision assist, lane-keeping assist, and blind-spot monitoring.
26V165000 · 255K 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
- Mar 3, 2026Crash risk2020–2022 Ford Escape, 2020–2024 Ford Explorer, 2020–2024 Lincoln Aviator and 1 other model — Back Over Prevention
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The image on the center display may flip or invert, resulting in an incorrectly displayed rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
26V123000 · 890K units · Ford Motor Company
- Mar 3, 2026Crash risk2025 Ford Bronco, 2025 Ford Bronco Sport, 2025 Ford Escape and 6 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger, Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang, Maverick, Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Corsair, Bronco Sport, and Bronco vehicles. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.
26V122000 · 48K units · Ford Motor Company
- Mar 3, 2026Crash risk2020–2022 Ford Escape, 2020–2022 Ford Explorer, 2020–2022 Lincoln Aviator and 1 other model — Visibility
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Aviator, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may fail and prevent the windshield wipers from operating properly.
26V117000 · 605K units · Ford Motor Company
- Feb 20, 2026Crash risk2017–2019 Ford Explorer — Suspension
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture.
26V101000 · 413K 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
- Jan 15, 2026Fire risk2019–2024 Ford Explorer, 2016–2018 Ford Focus — Equipment
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Focus, 2019 Explorer, and 2024 Explorer vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
26V012000 · 2K 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 13, 2025Crash risk2015–2016 Ford C-Max, 2015–2016 Ford Escape, 2015 Ford Explorer and 7 other models — Back Over Prevention
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
25V695000 · 1.4M 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
- Oct 10, 2025Fire risk2021–2024 Ford Bronco, 2021–2024 Ford Bronco Sport, 2020–2022 Ford Escape and 6 other models — Equipment
Ford 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, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
25V685000 · 59K units · Ford Motor Company
- Aug 22, 2025Crash risk2025 Ford Explorer, 2025 Lincoln Aviator — Exterior Lighting
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer and Aviator vehicles. When towing a trailer, the tail lights on the trailer may fail to illuminate due to an improperly manufactured body control module. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
25V543000 · 213K units · Ford Motor Company
- Jul 7, 2025Crash risk2021–2023 Ford Bronco, 2022 Ford Expedition, 2021–2023 Ford Explorer and 8 other models — Fuel System, Gasoline
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, 2021-2022 Lincoln Navigator, Mustang, F-150, and 2022 Expedition vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving.
25V455000 · 850K units · Ford Motor Company
- Jun 27, 2025Crash risk2021–2024 Ford Bronco Sport, 2020–2021 Ford Ecosport, 2019–2020 Ford Edge and 18 other models — Back Over Prevention
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
25V442000 · 200K units · Ford Motor Company
- Jun 13, 2025Crash risk2020–2025 Ford Explorer, 2020–2025 Lincoln Aviator — Seats
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, folding, or sliding unexpectedly while driving.
25V393000 · 305K units · Ford Motor Company
- Jun 13, 2025Crash risk2025 Ford Explorer, 2025 Ford F-150, 2025 Ford Transit — Engine and Engine Cooling
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Transit, F-150, and Explorer vehicles. The connecting rod and rod bearing components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.
25V344000 · 156 units · Ford Motor Company
- Jun 3, 2025Crash risk2025 Ford Explorer — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer vehicles. The bolts securing the front brake caliper may not be tightened properly, which can result in a loss of front brake function and possible wheel damage.
25V371000 · 3 units · Ford Motor Company
- May 23, 2025Crash risk2016–2017 Ford Explorer — Structure
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Explorer vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.
25V347000 · 492K units · Ford Motor Company
- May 9, 2025Crash risk2025 Ford Explorer, 2025 Lincoln Aviator — Structure
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer and Aviator vehicles. A mounting bolt for the front subframe may have been tightened improperly.
25V316000 · 206 units · Ford Motor Company
- Apr 11, 2025Crash risk2025 Ford Explorer — Power Train
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer vehicles. The powertrain control module (PCM) may reset while driving, which can damage the park system or cause an engine stall.
25V239000 · 25K units · Ford Motor Company
- Mar 14, 2025Crash risk2020–2023 Ford Explorer, 2020–2023 Lincoln Aviator, 2020–2022 Lincoln Corsair — Back Over Prevention
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V-342. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.
25V159000 · 49K units · Ford Motor Company
- Mar 14, 2025Crash risk2020–2022 Ford Explorer — Power Train
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 23V-199 or 22V-255. The rear axle horizontal mounting bolt may fracture and cause the driveshaft to disconnect.
25V166000 · 4K units · Ford Motor Company
- Mar 14, 2025Crash risk2024–2025 Ford Bronco, 2025 Ford Explorer, 2024–2025 Ford F-150 and 3 other models — Power Train
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Bronco, 2024 Ranger, 2025 Mustang, Explorer, and Aviator vehicles. The transmission valve body may have been machined incorrectly, which can cause reverse gear failure, or unexpected forward movement in reverse or neutral gear.
25V164000 · 269 units · Ford Motor Company
- Feb 14, 2025Crash risk2020–2021 Ford Explorer, 2020–2021 Lincoln Aviator — Seat Belts
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer and Aviator vehicles. The seat belt buckle anchor bolts at one or more seating positions may be improperly secured. Additionally, vehicles may have an improperly secured seat belt retractor anchor bolt and/or seat belt anchor bolt at the second-row center seating position, if equipped.
25V093000 · 241K units · Ford Motor Company
- Jan 17, 2025Crash risk2025 Ford Explorer, 2025 Lincoln Aviator — Structure
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The transmission may be improperly secured due to loose cross member bolts.
25V020000 · 259 units · Ford Motor Company
- Nov 8, 2024Crash risk2020–2024 Ford Escape, 2018–2024 Ford Expedition, 2020–2025 Ford Explorer and 4 other models — Equipment
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
24V852000 · 28K units · Ford Motor Company
- Oct 25, 2024Crash risk2025 Ford Explorer, 2025 Lincoln Aviator — Back Over Prevention
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The rearview camera image may fail when the vehicle speed reaches 10 MPH or greater. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
24V801000 · 391 units · Ford Motor Company
- Sep 13, 2024Fire risk2024 Ford Explorer — Hybrid Propulsion System
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with 3.3L Hybrid engines. The 12-Volt battery cable may chafe against the Belt-integrated Starter Generat (BiSG) and short circuit.
24V685000 · 61 units · Ford Motor Company
- Aug 23, 2024Crash risk2021–2022 Ford Bronco, 2021–2022 Ford Edge, 2021–2022 Ford Explorer and 3 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco, F-150, Edge, Explorer, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with either a 2.7L or 3.0L Nano EcoBoost engine. The engine intake valves may break while driving, which can result in engine failure and a loss of drive power.
24V635000 · 91K units · Ford Motor Company
- Aug 23, 2024Fire risk2023–2024 Ford Escape, 2025 Ford Explorer, 2024 Ford Mustang and 1 other model — Fuel System, Gasoline
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Lincoln Corsair, 2023-2024 Escape, 2024 Mustang, and 2025 Explorer vehicles. The fuel injectors may have been assembled without O-ring support discs, which can result in a fuel leak.
24V634000 · 24 units · Ford Motor Company
- Aug 9, 2024Fire risk2020–2022 Ford Explorer — Engine
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles equipped with the Police Interceptor Utility Package. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.
24V598000 · 85K units · Ford Motor Company
- Mar 8, 2024Crash risk2020 Ford Explorer — Back Over Prevention
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Explorer vehicles. Due to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
24V188000 · 2K units · Ford Motor Company
- Feb 8, 2024Crash risk2023 Ford Explorer — Suspension
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Explorer vehicles. The right-front lower fastener connecting the steering knuckle and strut may be loose or missing.
24V091000 · 121 units · Ford Motor Company
- Jan 19, 2024Crash risk2011–2019 Ford Explorer — Structure
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles. The A-pillar trim retention clips may not be properly engaged, allowing the trim to detach.
24V031000 · 1.9M units · Ford Motor Company
- Oct 13, 2023Crash risk2023 Ford Explorer — Back Over Prevention
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Explorer vehicles equipped with a standard rearview camera. Due to a manufacturing error in the wire harness, the rearview camera may display a blue image on the SYNC screen when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
23V686000 · 3K units · Ford Motor Company
- Oct 6, 2023Crash risk2020–2022 Ford Explorer — Power Train
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles. The rear axle horizontal mounting bolt may fracture and cause the driveshaft to disconnect.
23V675000 · 238K units · Ford Motor Company
- Sep 8, 2023Fire risk2020–2022 Ford Explorer, 2020–2022 Lincoln Aviator — Electrical System
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Lincoln Aviator and Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with 3.0L PHEV engines. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.
23V626000 · 3K units · Ford Motor Company