Ford Explorer recalls

NHTSA's records list 87 safety recalls covering the Ford Explorer since Nov. 1, 2016, for model years 2011-2027. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on Sept. 9, 2026.

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2027 Ford Explorer recalls 1

Reported July 21, 2026
Driver's Seat May Recline Unexpectedly
Component: seats. 76,748 vehicles potentially affected.

2026 Ford Explorer recalls 14

Reported Sept. 9, 2026
Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Improperly
Component: air bags. 7 vehicles potentially affected.
Reported Aug. 25, 2026
Improperly Manufactured Pistons May Fail
Component: engine and engine cooling. 10,001 vehicles potentially affected.
Reported Aug. 13, 2026
Engine Rod Bearing Failure
Component: engine and engine cooling. 6 vehicles potentially affected.
Reported July 21, 2026
Driver's Seat May Recline Unexpectedly
Component: seats. 76,748 vehicles potentially affected.
Reported July 14, 2026
Second-Row Seat May Move Unexpectedly
Component: seats. 387,911 vehicles potentially affected.
Reported May 27, 2026
Loss of Drive Power from Engine Failure
Component: engine and engine cooling. 1,536 vehicles potentially affected.
Reported March 31, 2026
Incorrectly Installed Piston Circlips
Component: engine and engine cooling. 278 vehicles potentially affected.
Reported March 31, 2026
Inoperative Defrosting and Defogging System
Component: visibility. 55 vehicles potentially affected.
Reported March 17, 2026
Improperly Secured Seat Belt Anchors
Component: seat belts. 561 vehicles potentially affected.
Reported March 3, 2026
Passenger-Side Headlight Malfunction/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 35,772 vehicles potentially affected.
Reported Jan. 21, 2026
Inadequate Windshield Bonding/FMVSS 212
Component: visibility. 8 vehicles potentially affected.
Reported Dec. 1, 2025
Engine Oil Leak May Cause Fire
Component: engine. 6 vehicles potentially affected.
Reported Oct. 24, 2025
Windshield Air Bubbles Can Obscure Visibility/FMVSS 205
Component: visibility. 56,841 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Oct. 10, 2025
Trailer Hitch Assembly May Detach
Component: trailer hitches. 1,412 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2025 Ford Explorer recalls 20

Reported July 21, 2026
Driver's Seat May Recline Unexpectedly
Component: seats. 76,748 vehicles potentially affected.
Reported July 14, 2026
Second-Row Seat May Move Unexpectedly
Component: seats. 387,911 vehicles potentially affected.
Reported May 27, 2026
Loss of Drive Power from Engine Failure
Component: engine and engine cooling. 1,536 vehicles potentially affected.
Reported March 19, 2026
Loss of Rearview Camera Image and ADAS Features
Component: back over prevention. 254,640 vehicles potentially affected.
Reported March 17, 2026
Improperly Secured Seat Belt Anchors
Component: seat belts. 561 vehicles potentially affected.
Reported March 3, 2026
Loss of Drive Power from EGR Valve Failure
Component: engine and engine cooling. 47,804 vehicles potentially affected.
Reported March 3, 2026
Passenger-Side Headlight Malfunction/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 35,772 vehicles potentially affected.
Reported Oct. 24, 2025
Windshield Air Bubbles Can Obscure Visibility/FMVSS 205
Component: visibility. 56,841 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Oct. 10, 2025
Trailer Hitch Assembly May Detach
Component: trailer hitches. 1,412 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Aug. 22, 2025
Inoperative Trailer Tail Lights/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 213,121 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported June 13, 2025
Second-Row Seat May Move Unexpectedly
Component: seats. 304,662 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported June 13, 2025
Engine Failure
Component: engine and engine cooling. 156 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported June 3, 2025
Loose Bolts on Front Brake Caliper
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 3 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported May 9, 2025
Improperly Tightened Subframe Bolt
Component: structure. 206 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported April 11, 2025
Software Error May Cause Loss of Drive Power
Component: power train. 24,655 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported March 14, 2025
Unexpected Vehicle Movement
Component: power train. 269 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Jan. 17, 2025
Loose Transmission Cross Member Bolts
Component: power train. 259 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Nov. 8, 2024
Missing Dashboard Air Bag Warning Label/FMVSS 208
Component: equipment. 27,678 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Oct. 25, 2024
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 391 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Aug. 23, 2024
Fuel Injectors May Leak
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 24 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2024 Ford Explorer recalls 10

Reported July 14, 2026
Second-Row Seat May Move Unexpectedly
Component: seats. 387,911 vehicles potentially affected.
Reported June 9, 2026
Vehicle Rollaway Risk
Component: power train. 58 vehicles potentially affected.
Reported March 17, 2026
Improperly Secured Seat Belt Anchors
Component: seat belts. 561 vehicles potentially affected.
Reported March 3, 2026
Incorrectly Displayed Rearview Camera Image/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 889,950 vehicles potentially affected.
Reported Jan. 15, 2026
Engine Block Heater May Short Circuit and Cause Fire
Component: equipment. 2,403 vehicles potentially affected.
Reported Oct. 10, 2025
Trailer Hitch Assembly May Detach
Component: trailer hitches. 1,412 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported June 27, 2025
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
Component: back over prevention. 200,237 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported June 13, 2025
Second-Row Seat May Move Unexpectedly
Component: seats. 304,662 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Nov. 8, 2024
Missing Dashboard Air Bag Warning Label/FMVSS 208
Component: equipment. 27,678 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Sept. 13, 2024
Battery Cable May Short Circuit
Component: electrical system. 61 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2023 Ford Explorer recalls 15

Reported July 14, 2026
Second-Row Seat May Move Unexpectedly
Component: seats. 387,911 vehicles potentially affected.
Reported March 17, 2026
Improperly Secured Seat Belt Anchors
Component: seat belts. 561 vehicles potentially affected.
Reported March 3, 2026
Incorrectly Displayed Rearview Camera Image/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 889,950 vehicles potentially affected.
Reported Oct. 10, 2025
Engine Block Heater May Short Circuit and Cause Fire
Component: equipment. 59,006 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported July 7, 2025
Low Pressure Fuel Pump May Fail
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 850,318 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported June 27, 2025
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
Component: back over prevention. 200,237 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported June 13, 2025
Second-Row Seat May Move Unexpectedly
Component: seats. 304,662 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported March 14, 2025
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
Component: back over prevention. 49,399 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Nov. 8, 2024
Missing Dashboard Air Bag Warning Label/FMVSS 208
Component: equipment. 27,678 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Feb. 8, 2024
Fastener Connecting Knuckle and Strut May Be Loose
Component: steering. 121 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Oct. 13, 2023
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 2,866 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Aug. 25, 2023
Damaged Turbocharger Oil Supply Line
Component: engine and engine cooling. 10 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported May 12, 2023
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
Component: back over prevention. 442,973 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Feb. 10, 2023
Loose Bolt in Transmission May Cause Rollaway
Component: power train. 1,138 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Jan. 23, 2023
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
Component: back over prevention. 382,759 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2022 Ford Explorer recalls 24

Reported July 14, 2026
Second-Row Seat May Move Unexpectedly
Component: seats. 387,911 vehicles potentially affected.
Reported March 17, 2026
Improperly Secured Seat Belt Anchors
Component: seat belts. 561 vehicles potentially affected.
Reported March 3, 2026
Incorrectly Displayed Rearview Camera Image/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 889,950 vehicles potentially affected.
Reported March 3, 2026
Windshield Wipers May Fail
Component: visibility. 604,533 vehicles potentially affected.
Reported Oct. 10, 2025
Engine Block Heater May Short Circuit and Cause Fire
Component: equipment. 59,006 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported July 7, 2025
Low Pressure Fuel Pump May Fail
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 850,318 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported June 27, 2025
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
Component: back over prevention. 200,237 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported June 13, 2025
Second-Row Seat May Move Unexpectedly
Component: seats. 304,662 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported March 14, 2025
Vehicle Rollaway from Driveshaft Disconnect
Component: power train. 4,247 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported March 14, 2025
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
Component: back over prevention. 49,399 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Nov. 8, 2024
Missing Dashboard Air Bag Warning Label/FMVSS 208
Component: equipment. 27,678 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Aug. 23, 2024
Engine Intake Valves May Break
Component: engine and engine cooling. 90,736 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Aug. 10, 2024
Engine Failure May Cause Fire
Component: engine. 85,238 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Oct. 6, 2023
Vehicle Rollaway from Driveshaft Disconnect
Component: power train. 238,364 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Sept. 8, 2023
High Voltage Battery May Short Circuit
Component: electrical system. 2,954 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported May 12, 2023
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
Component: back over prevention. 442,973 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported April 28, 2023
Rearview Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 523 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported March 24, 2023
Incomplete PCM Update May Result in Rollaway
Component: parking brake. 674 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Feb. 10, 2023
Loose Bolt in Transmission May Cause Rollaway
Component: power train. 1,138 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Feb. 10, 2023
Unintended PCM Reset May Cause Vehicle Rollaway
Component: power train. 3,674 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Jan. 23, 2023
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
Component: back over prevention. 382,759 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Sept. 14, 2022
Fuel Line May Be Loose
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 69 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported June 24, 2022
Engine Rails Improperly Heat-Treated/FMVSS 208
Component: engine. 776 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Feb. 16, 2022
Fuel Filler Tube May Detach/FMVSS 301
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 18,366 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2021 Ford Explorer recalls 26

Reported July 14, 2026
Second-Row Seat May Move Unexpectedly
Component: seats. 387,911 vehicles potentially affected.
Reported June 24, 2026
Vehicle Rollaway Risk
Component: power train. 741,195 vehicles potentially affected.
Reported March 17, 2026
Improperly Secured Seat Belt Anchors
Component: seat belts. 561 vehicles potentially affected.
Reported March 3, 2026
Incorrectly Displayed Rearview Camera Image/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 889,950 vehicles potentially affected.
Reported March 3, 2026
Windshield Wipers May Fail
Component: visibility. 604,533 vehicles potentially affected.
Reported Oct. 10, 2025
Engine Block Heater May Short Circuit and Cause Fire
Component: equipment. 59,006 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported July 7, 2025
Low Pressure Fuel Pump May Fail
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 850,318 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported June 27, 2025
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
Component: back over prevention. 200,237 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported June 13, 2025
Second-Row Seat May Move Unexpectedly
Component: seats. 304,662 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported March 14, 2025
Vehicle Rollaway from Driveshaft Disconnect
Component: power train. 4,247 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported March 14, 2025
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
Component: back over prevention. 49,399 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Feb. 14, 2025
Improperly Secured Seat Belt Buckle Anchor Bolts
Component: seat belts. 240,510 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Nov. 8, 2024
Missing Dashboard Air Bag Warning Label/FMVSS 208
Component: equipment. 27,678 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Aug. 23, 2024
Engine Intake Valves May Break
Component: engine and engine cooling. 90,736 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Aug. 10, 2024
Engine Failure May Cause Fire
Component: engine. 85,238 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Oct. 6, 2023
Vehicle Rollaway from Driveshaft Disconnect
Component: power train. 238,364 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Sept. 8, 2023
High Voltage Battery May Short Circuit
Component: electrical system. 2,954 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported May 12, 2023
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
Component: back over prevention. 442,973 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported April 28, 2023
Rearview Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 523 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported March 24, 2023
Incomplete PCM Update May Result in Rollaway
Component: parking brake. 674 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Feb. 10, 2023
Unintended PCM Reset May Cause Vehicle Rollaway
Component: power train. 3,674 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Jan. 23, 2023
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
Component: back over prevention. 382,759 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Nov. 10, 2021
Incorrect Components in Rear Suspension Module
Component: suspension. 20 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Sept. 22, 2021
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
Component: back over prevention. 228,297 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Aug. 23, 2021
Side Air Bag Weld Stud May Fail/FMVSS 214
Component: air bags. 592 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Dec. 17, 2020
Motor Mount Fasteners May Loosen Over Time
Component: engine. 1,405 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2020 Ford Explorer recalls 33

Reported July 14, 2026
Second-Row Seat May Move Unexpectedly
Component: seats. 387,911 vehicles potentially affected.
Reported June 24, 2026
Vehicle Rollaway Risk
Component: power train. 741,195 vehicles potentially affected.
Reported March 17, 2026
Improperly Secured Seat Belt Anchors
Component: seat belts. 561 vehicles potentially affected.
Reported March 3, 2026
Incorrectly Displayed Rearview Camera Image/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 889,950 vehicles potentially affected.
Reported March 3, 2026
Windshield Wipers May Fail
Component: visibility. 604,533 vehicles potentially affected.
Reported Oct. 10, 2025
Engine Block Heater May Short Circuit and Cause Fire
Component: equipment. 59,006 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported June 27, 2025
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
Component: back over prevention. 200,237 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported June 13, 2025
Second-Row Seat May Move Unexpectedly
Component: seats. 304,662 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported March 14, 2025
Vehicle Rollaway from Driveshaft Disconnect
Component: power train. 4,247 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported March 14, 2025
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
Component: back over prevention. 49,399 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Feb. 14, 2025
Improperly Secured Seat Belt Buckle Anchor Bolts
Component: seat belts. 240,510 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Nov. 8, 2024
Missing Dashboard Air Bag Warning Label/FMVSS 208
Component: equipment. 27,678 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Aug. 10, 2024
Engine Failure May Cause Fire
Component: engine. 85,238 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported March 8, 2024
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 1,988 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Oct. 6, 2023
Vehicle Rollaway from Driveshaft Disconnect
Component: power train. 238,364 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Sept. 8, 2023
High Voltage Battery May Short Circuit
Component: electrical system. 2,954 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported May 12, 2023
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
Component: back over prevention. 442,973 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported April 28, 2023
Rearview Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 523 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported March 24, 2023
Incomplete PCM Update May Result in Rollaway
Component: parking brake. 674 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Feb. 10, 2023
Unintended PCM Reset May Cause Vehicle Rollaway
Component: power train. 3,674 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Jan. 23, 2023
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
Component: back over prevention. 382,759 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Sept. 22, 2021
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
Component: back over prevention. 228,297 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported March 10, 2021
Rear Lower Control Arm Bolts May Break
Component: suspension. 49 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Dec. 17, 2020
Motor Mount Fasteners May Loosen Over Time
Component: engine. 1,405 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Nov. 24, 2020
Fuel Tank Inlet Check Valve Not Welded Properly
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 17 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Nov. 10, 2020
Drive Shaft May Fracture on Weld Seam
Component: power train. 10,905 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Sept. 23, 2020
Distorted or Inoperative Rearview Camera/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 620,246 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Sept. 10, 2020
Rear Center Seat Belt Not Secured Properly
Component: seat belts. 29 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Aug. 21, 2020
Side Air Bag may be Loose in Seat Back
Component: air bags. 488 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Dec. 4, 2019
Fuel Lines May Chafe Together Causing Fuel Leak
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 3,857 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Sept. 30, 2019
Wiring Harness May Contact A/C Pulley or Belt
Component: electrical system. 10,655 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Aug. 28, 2019
Reduced Seat Back Strength/FMVSS 202 & 207
Component: seats. 639,137 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Aug. 5, 2019
Vehicles Still in Factory Mode/FMVSS 114/102
Component: electrical system. 13,896 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2019 Ford Explorer recalls 6

Reported July 14, 2026
Roof Rail Covers May Detach
Component: structure. 288,314 vehicles potentially affected.
Reported Feb. 20, 2026
Rear Suspension Toe Link Fracture
Component: suspension. 412,774 vehicles potentially affected.
Reported Jan. 15, 2026
Engine Block Heater May Short Circuit and Cause Fire
Component: equipment. 2,403 vehicles potentially affected.
Reported Jan. 19, 2024
Exterior A-Pillar Trim May Detach
Component: structure. 1,889,110 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported May 5, 2021
Roof Rail Covers May Detach
Component: structure. 616,967 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Aug. 28, 2019
Reduced Seat Back Strength/FMVSS 202 & 207
Component: seats. 639,137 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2018 Ford Explorer recalls 7

Reported July 14, 2026
Roof Rail Covers May Detach
Component: structure. 288,314 vehicles potentially affected.
Reported Feb. 20, 2026
Rear Suspension Toe Link Fracture
Component: suspension. 412,774 vehicles potentially affected.
Reported Oct. 10, 2025
Engine Block Heater May Short Circuit and Cause Fire
Component: equipment. 59,006 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Jan. 19, 2024
Exterior A-Pillar Trim May Detach
Component: structure. 1,889,110 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported May 5, 2021
Roof Rail Covers May Detach
Component: structure. 616,967 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Aug. 28, 2019
Reduced Seat Back Strength/FMVSS 202 & 207
Component: seats. 639,137 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Nov. 14, 2018
Fuel Pressure Sensor may Leak Fuel
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 144 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2017 Ford Explorer recalls 13

Reported July 14, 2026
Roof Rail Covers May Detach
Component: structure. 288,314 vehicles potentially affected.
Reported Feb. 20, 2026
Rear Suspension Toe Link Fracture
Component: suspension. 412,774 vehicles potentially affected.
Reported Oct. 10, 2025
Engine Block Heater May Short Circuit and Cause Fire
Component: equipment. 59,006 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported May 23, 2025
Driver and Passenger Door Trim May Detach
Component: structure. 492,145 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Jan. 19, 2024
Exterior A-Pillar Trim May Detach
Component: structure. 1,889,110 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported July 15, 2021
Rear Suspension Toe Link Fracture
Component: suspension. 631,176 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported May 5, 2021
Roof Rail Covers May Detach
Component: structure. 616,967 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported March 12, 2021
Rear Suspension Toe Link Fracture
Component: suspension. 454,941 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Sept. 11, 2019
Front Seat Frames May Have Exposed Sharp Edges
Component: seats. 311,907 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported June 10, 2019
Rear Suspension Toe Links May Fracture
Component: suspension. 1,194,173 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Aug. 28, 2017
Loss of Power Assisted Steering
Component: steering. 253 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported May 22, 2017
Driver Seat Back Frame May Fail/FMVSS 202, 207
Component: seats. 2,204 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Dec. 22, 2016
Oil Leak from Turbocharger
Component: engine and engine cooling. 1,163 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2016 Ford Explorer recalls 10

Reported July 14, 2026
Roof Rail Covers May Detach
Component: structure. 288,314 vehicles potentially affected.
Reported Oct. 10, 2025
Engine Block Heater May Short Circuit and Cause Fire
Component: equipment. 59,006 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported May 23, 2025
Driver and Passenger Door Trim May Detach
Component: structure. 492,145 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Jan. 19, 2024
Exterior A-Pillar Trim May Detach
Component: structure. 1,889,110 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported July 15, 2021
Rear Suspension Toe Link Fracture
Component: suspension. 631,176 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported May 5, 2021
Roof Rail Covers May Detach
Component: structure. 616,967 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported March 12, 2021
Rear Suspension Toe Link Fracture
Component: suspension. 454,941 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Nov. 10, 2020
Link Shaft Brackets May Fracture
Component: power train. 15,587 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported June 10, 2019
Rear Suspension Toe Links May Fracture
Component: suspension. 1,194,173 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Nov. 29, 2017
Front Seat Adjuster Pivot Bolts may Loosen
Component: seats. 177,264 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2015 Ford Explorer recalls 6

Reported Oct. 13, 2025
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
Component: back over prevention. 1,448,655 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Jan. 19, 2024
Exterior A-Pillar Trim May Detach
Component: structure. 1,889,110 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported July 15, 2021
Rear Suspension Toe Link Fracture
Component: suspension. 631,176 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported March 12, 2021
Rear Suspension Toe Link Fracture
Component: suspension. 454,941 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Nov. 10, 2020
Link Shaft Brackets May Fracture
Component: power train. 15,587 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported June 10, 2019
Rear Suspension Toe Links May Fracture
Component: suspension. 1,194,173 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2014 Ford Explorer recalls 5

Reported Jan. 19, 2024
Exterior A-Pillar Trim May Detach
Component: structure. 1,889,110 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported July 15, 2021
Rear Suspension Toe Link Fracture
Component: suspension. 631,176 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported March 12, 2021
Rear Suspension Toe Link Fracture
Component: suspension. 454,941 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Nov. 10, 2020
Link Shaft Brackets May Fracture
Component: power train. 15,587 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported June 10, 2019
Rear Suspension Toe Links May Fracture
Component: suspension. 1,194,173 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2013 Ford Explorer recalls 5

Reported Jan. 19, 2024
Exterior A-Pillar Trim May Detach
Component: structure. 1,889,110 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Sept. 22, 2021
Rear Suspension Toe Link Fracture
Component: suspension. 150,723 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported July 15, 2021
Rear Suspension Toe Link Fracture
Component: suspension. 631,176 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported March 12, 2021
Rear Suspension Toe Link Fracture
Component: suspension. 454,941 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported June 10, 2019
Rear Suspension Toe Links May Fracture
Component: suspension. 1,194,173 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2012 Ford Explorer recalls 3

Reported Jan. 19, 2024
Exterior A-Pillar Trim May Detach
Component: structure. 1,889,110 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Sept. 22, 2021
Rear Suspension Toe Link Fracture
Component: suspension. 150,723 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported June 10, 2019
Rear Suspension Toe Links May Fracture
Component: suspension. 1,194,173 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2011 Ford Explorer recalls 3

Reported Jan. 19, 2024
Exterior A-Pillar Trim May Detach
Component: structure. 1,889,110 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported Sept. 22, 2021
Rear Suspension Toe Link Fracture
Component: suspension. 150,723 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Reported June 10, 2019
Rear Suspension Toe Links May Fracture
Component: suspension. 1,194,173 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

Counted and listed by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's recall records. A recall appears under every model year it covers.