2026 Ford Explorer recalls

14 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

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 1426V343000 · 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 3126V159000 · Ford Motor CompanySeat Belts recallThe seat belt anchor bolts at the second-row outer seating positions may be improperly secured.Seats & beltsFree replacement561unitsMar 1726V121000 · 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 326V024000 · 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 2125V828000 · 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 202525V687000 · Ford Motor CompanyTrailer Hitches recallThe trailer hitch assembly bolts may be loose.EquipmentFree replacement1,412unitsOct 2025