2025 Ford Explorer recalls

20 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

26V470000 · 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 1426V343000 · Ford Motor CompanyEngine And Engine Cooling recallThe engine may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.Engine & powertrainFree replacement1,536unitsMay 2726V165000 · 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 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 325V730000 · Ford Motor CompanyVisibility recallThe windshield glass may have visible air bubbles, which can obscure the driver's visibility.Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement57KunitsOct 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 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 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 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 202424V801000 · Ford Motor CompanyBack Over Prevention recallThe rearview camera image may fail when the vehicle speed reaches 10 MPH or greater.Camera, lights & visibilityOver-the-air update391unitsOct 202424V634000 · Ford Motor CompanyFuel System, Gasoline recallThe fuel injectors may have been assembled without O-ring support discs, which can result in a fuel leak.Fuel systemFree repair24unitsAug 2024