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Across all model years since 2012, the Ford Explorer has had 99 US safety recalls, which ranks it #2 of 177 popular models. See the full ranking.
- Most often about: engine and engine cooling (4), visibility (3), seats (2).
The 15 recalls
- 26V726 · 2026-11-02
Interior Lighting
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Explorer Police Interceptor vehicles. A phantom "Global On" command in the overhead console may illuminate the map lights and prevent them from being turned off. As such, these vehicles fail to… - 26V581 · 2026-09-09
Air Bags: Frontal
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer vehicles. The active vent on the passenger side may not open as intended, preventing the air bag from deploying properly. - 26V548 · 2026-08-25
Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer, Bronco, Bronco Sport, Mustang, and Ranger vehicles. The engine piston domes may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in piston dome failure and lead to a loss of drive power. - 26V532 · 2026-08-13
Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L engine. The engine connecting rod bearings may seize, which can result in engine failure. - 26V470 · 2026-07-21
Seats: Front Assembly: Power Adjust
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. An unoccupied driver's seat may recline unintentionally during certain scenarios, such as remote unlock or remote start. - 26V451 · 2026-07-14
Seats: Mid/Rear Assembly
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2027 Aviator and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles. The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, tipping, or sliding unexpectedly. - 26V343 · 2026-05-27
Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Explorer, Ranger, and Bronco vehicles. The engine may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power. - 26V202 · 2026-03-31
Visibility: Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System: Fan/Motor
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Lincoln Aviator and Explorer vehicles. The heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) system may fail, which can cause the defrosting and defogging system to become inoperative. - 26V205 · 2026-03-31
Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer and Mustang vehicles. The engine piston circlips may have been incorrectly installed during manufacturing, which can result in piston failure and engine damage, leading to a loss of drive power. - 26V159 · 2026-03-17
Seat Belts
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The seat belt anchor bolts at the second-row outer seating positions may be improperly secured. - 26V121 · 2026-03-03
Exterior Lighting: Headlights
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Explorer vehicles. The Dynamic Bending Light (DBL) system software may cause the passenger-side headlight to turn in the wrong direction when driving through curves in the road. As such, these… - 26V024 · 2026-01-21
Visibility: Windshield
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of… - 25V828 · 2025-12-02
Engine
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer, Mustang, Lincoln Corsair, and 2025 Maverick vehicles. The cylinder head may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the ball plugs to fail, resulting in an oil leak. - 25V730 · 2025-10-24
Visibility: Windshield
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Lincoln Corsair, Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The windshield glass may have visible air bubbles, which can obscure the driver's visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the… - 25V687 · 2025-10-10
Trailer Hitches
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Explorer and 2024-2026 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The trailer hitch assembly bolts may be loose.
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The count is the safety recalls the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration lists for this make, model and model year, read live from its public data. CarsMultiverse is an independent record published by A.I.T. Multiverse Consulting Ltd, Nicosia, Cyprus.