Ford Explorer recalls

100 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

This list covers the model as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

Latest recalls

26V581000 · Ford Motor CompanyAir Bags recallThe active vent on the passenger side may not open as intended, preventing the air bag from deploying properly.Air bagsFree replacement7unitsSep 926V548000 · Ford Motor CompanyEngine And Engine Cooling recallThe engine piston domes may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in piston dome failure and lead to a loss of…Engine & powertrainFree replacement10KunitsAug 2526V532000 · Ford Motor CompanyEngine And Engine Cooling recallThe engine connecting rod bearings may seize, which can result in engine failure.Engine & powertrainFree replacement6unitsAug 1326V470000 · Ford Motor CompanySeats recallAn unoccupied driver's seat may recline unintentionally during certain scenarios, such as remote unlock or remote start.Seats & beltsFree replacement77KunitsJul 2126V451000 · Ford Motor CompanySeats recallThe switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, tipping, or sliding…Seats & beltsFree replacement388KunitsJul 1426V448000 · Ford Motor CompanyStructure recallThe roof rail covers may come loose and detach from the vehicle.Body & latchesFree replacement288KunitsJul 1426V402000 · Ford Motor CompanyPower Train recallThe transmission park pawl may engage while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in park system damage.Engine & powertrainFree software update741KunitsJun 2426V371000 · Ford Motor CompanyPower Train recallAn unintentional powertrain control module (PCM) reset may occur while the vehicle is in motion and result in park system damage.Engine & powertrainFree replacement58unitsJun 926V343000 · Ford Motor CompanyEngine And Engine Cooling recallThe engine may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.Engine & powertrainFree replacement1,536unitsMay 2726V205000 · Ford Motor CompanyEngine And Engine Cooling recallThe engine piston circlips may have been incorrectly installed during manufacturing, which can result in piston failure and…Engine & powertrainFree replacement278unitsMar 3126V202000 · Ford Motor CompanyVisibility recallThe heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) system may fail, which can cause the defrosting and defogging system to…Camera, lights & visibilityFree repair55unitsMar 3126V165000 · Ford Motor CompanyBack Over Prevention recallThe Image Processing Module A (IPMA) may experience multiple unexpected resets, resulting in loss of the rearview camera image…Camera, lights & visibilityOver-the-air update255KunitsMar 1826V159000 · Ford Motor CompanySeat Belts recallThe seat belt anchor bolts at the second-row outer seating positions may be improperly secured.Seats & beltsFree replacement561unitsMar 1726V122000 · Ford Motor CompanyEngine And Engine Cooling recallThe exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.Engine & powertrainFree replacement48KunitsMar 326V123000 · Ford Motor CompanyBack Over Prevention recallThe image on the center display may flip or invert, resulting in an incorrectly displayed rearview image when the vehicle is…Camera, lights & visibilityFree software update890KunitsMar 326V121000 · Ford Motor CompanyExterior Lighting recallThe Dynamic Bending Light (DBL) system software may cause the passenger-side headlight to turn in the wrong direction when…Camera, lights & visibilityOver-the-air update36KunitsMar 326V117000 · Ford Motor CompanyVisibility recallThe windshield wiper motor may fail and prevent the windshield wipers from operating properly.Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement605KunitsMar 326V101000 · Ford Motor CompanySuspension recallThe rear suspension toe links may fracture.Steering & suspensionFree replacement413KunitsFeb 2026V024000 · Ford Motor CompanyVisibility recallDuring manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash.Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement8unitsJan 2126V012000 · Ford Motor CompanyEquipment recallThe engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.EquipmentFree replacement2,403unitsJan 1525V828000 · Ford Motor CompanyEngine recallThe cylinder head may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the ball plugs to fail, resulting in an oil leak.Engine & powertrainFree replacement6unitsDec 202525V730000 · Ford Motor CompanyVisibility recallThe windshield glass may have visible air bubbles, which can obscure the driver's visibility.Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement57KunitsOct 202525V695000 · Ford Motor CompanyBack Over Prevention recallThe rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement1.4MunitsOct 202525V685000 · Ford Motor CompanyEquipment recallThe engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.EquipmentFree replacement59KunitsOct 202525V687000 · Ford Motor CompanyTrailer Hitches recallThe trailer hitch assembly bolts may be loose.EquipmentFree replacement1,412unitsOct 202525V543000 · Ford Motor CompanyExterior Lighting recallWhen towing a trailer, the tail lights on the trailer may fail to illuminate due to an improperly manufactured body control module.Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement213KunitsAug 202525V455000 · Ford Motor CompanyFuel System, Gasoline recallThe low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving.Fuel systemFree software update850KunitsJul 202525V442000 · Ford Motor CompanyBack Over Prevention recallA software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing…Camera, lights & visibilityFree software update200KunitsJun 202525V393000 · Ford Motor CompanySeats recallThe switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, folding, or sliding…Seats & beltsFree replacement305KunitsJun 202525V344000 · Ford Motor CompanyEngine And Engine Cooling recallThe connecting rod and rod bearing components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.Engine & powertrainFree replacement156unitsJun 202525V371000 · Ford Motor CompanyService Brakes, Hydraulic recallThe bolts securing the front brake caliper may not be tightened properly, which can result in a loss of front brake function and…Brakes & stabilityFree replacement3unitsJun 202525V347000 · Ford Motor CompanyStructure recallThe driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.Body & latchesFree repair492KunitsMay 202525V316000 · Ford Motor CompanyStructure recallA mounting bolt for the front subframe may have been tightened improperly.Body & latchesFree repair206unitsMay 202525V239000 · Ford Motor CompanyPower Train recallThe powertrain control module (PCM) may reset while driving, which can damage the park system or cause an engine stall.Engine & powertrainFree software update25KunitsApr 202525V164000 · Ford Motor CompanyPower Train recallThe transmission valve body may have been machined incorrectly, which can cause reverse gear failure, or unexpected forward…Engine & powertrainFree replacement269unitsMar 202525V159000 · Ford Motor CompanyBack Over Prevention recallThe video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.Camera, lights & visibilityFree software update49KunitsMar 202525V166000 · Ford Motor CompanyPower Train recallThe rear axle horizontal mounting bolt may fracture and cause the driveshaft to disconnect.Engine & powertrainFree software update4,247unitsMar 202525V093000 · Ford Motor CompanySeat Belts recallThe seat belt buckle anchor bolts at one or more seating positions may be improperly secured.Seats & beltsFree replacement241KunitsFeb 202525V020000 · Ford Motor CompanyPower Train recallThe transmission may be improperly secured due to loose cross member bolts.Engine & powertrainFree replacement259unitsJan 202524V852000 · Ford Motor CompanyEquipment recallThe air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard.EquipmentFree repair28KunitsNov 2024