2020 Ford Explorer recalls

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

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

All recalls

26V451000 · 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 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 2426V159000 · Ford Motor CompanySeat Belts recallThe seat belt anchor bolts at the second-row outer seating positions may be improperly secured.Seats & beltsFree replacement561unitsMar 1726V117000 · Ford Motor CompanyVisibility recallThe windshield wiper motor may fail and prevent the windshield wipers from operating properly.Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement605KunitsMar 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 325V685000 · 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 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 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 202524V852000 · Ford Motor CompanyEquipment recallThe air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard.EquipmentFree repair28KunitsNov 202424V598000 · Ford Motor CompanyEngine recallIn the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near…Engine & powertrainFree software update85KunitsAug 202424V188000 · Ford Motor CompanyBack Over Prevention recallDue to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image.Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement1,988unitsMar 202423V675000 · Ford Motor CompanyPower Train recallThe rear axle horizontal mounting bolt may fracture and cause the driveshaft to disconnect.Engine & powertrainFree replacement238KunitsOct 202323V626000 · Ford Motor CompanyElectrical System recallA manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery…ElectricalFree replacement2,954unitsSep 202323V342000 · Ford Motor CompanyBack Over Prevention recallThe video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement443KunitsMay 202323V305000 · Ford Motor CompanyBack Over Prevention recallWhen the Display On/Off Button is used to turn the display to "Off" prior to placing the vehicle in reverse, the backup camera…Camera, lights & visibilityFree software update523unitsApr 202323V199000 · Ford Motor CompanyParking Brake recallThe previous powertrain control module (PCM) update completed under recall 22V-255 did not include the automatic electronic…Brakes & stabilityFree software update674unitsMar 202323V069000 · 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 repair3,674unitsFeb 202323V022000 · Ford Motor CompanyBack Over Prevention recallThe video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.Camera, lights & visibilityFree software update383KunitsJan 202321V735000 · Ford Motor CompanyBack Over Prevention recallThe video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.Camera, lights & visibilityFree software update228KunitsSep 202121V154000 · Ford Motor CompanySuspension recallThe rear lower control arm (RLCA) bolts that attach the rear lower control arms to the wheel knuckles may not have been…Steering & suspensionFree replacement49unitsMar 202120V788000 · Ford Motor CompanyEngine recallThe right hand motor mount fasteners may have been incorrectly tightened, and may loosen over time.Engine & powertrainFree replacement1,405unitsDec 202020V730000 · Ford Motor CompanyFuel System, Gasoline recallThe fuel tank inlet check valve may not be fully welded to the fuel tank shell.Fuel systemFree replacement17unitsNov 202020V693000 · Ford Motor CompanyPower Train recallThe drive shaft may fracture along the weld seam.Engine & powertrainFree replacement11KunitsNov 202020V575000 · Ford Motor CompanyBack Over Prevention recallDue to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image.Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement620KunitsSep 202020V549000 · Ford Motor CompanySeat Belts recallThe affected vehicles are equipped with second row center seat belt buckles that may not be properly secured to the seat.Seats & beltsFree replacement29unitsSep 202020V497000 · Ford Motor CompanyAir Bags recallThe side air bag and/or seat back module attachments may not have been properly tightened in the front seat backs.Air bagsFree repair488unitsAug 202019V859000 · Ford Motor CompanyFuel System, Gasoline recallOver time, the protective sleeve on the vapor fuel line may chafe through the plastic liquid fuel line and cause a fuel leak.Fuel systemFree repair3,857unitsDec 201919V687000 · Ford Motor CompanyElectrical System recallThe wiring harness may not have been properly secured and may contact the air conditioner compressor (A/C) pulley, potentially…ElectricalFree repair11KunitsSep 201919V633000 · Ford Motor CompanySeats recallAlso included are certain 2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with rear outboard seats and manual seat back…Seats & beltsFree replacement639KunitsAug 201919V575000 · Ford Motor CompanyElectrical System recallThe Manual Park Release (MPR) cover may not be installed.ElectricalFree repair14KunitsAug 2019