Ford Explorer recalls
98 recall campaigns since 2013 include the Ford Explorer. Choose a model year to see only the recalls that cover it.
Recalls, page 2
- 2025 Ford Explorer recall: Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, disc, caliper
June 3, 2025 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 25V-371Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer vehicles. The bolts securing the front brake caliper may not be tightened properly, which can result in a loss of front brake function and possible wheel…
- 2016–2017 Ford Explorer recall: Structure: body
May 23, 2025 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 25V-347Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Explorer vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.
- 2025 Lincoln Aviator and 2025 Ford Explorer recall: Structure: frame and members
May 9, 2025 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 25V-316Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer and Aviator vehicles. A mounting bolt for the front subframe may have been tightened improperly.
- 2025 Ford Explorer recall: Power train: automatic transmission, control module, software
April 11, 2025 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 25V-239Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer vehicles. The powertrain control module (PCM) may reset while driving, which can damage the park system or cause an engine stall.
- 2020–2022 Ford Explorer recall: Power train: driveline, driveshaft
March 14, 2025 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 25V-166Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 23V-199 or 22V-255. The rear axle horizontal mounting bolt may fracture and cause the…
- 2024–2025 Ford F-150, Explorer, Ranger and more and 2025 Lincoln Aviator recall: Power train: automatic transmission, fluid/lubricant, valves/valve body
March 14, 2025 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 25V-164Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Bronco, 2024 Ranger, 2025 Mustang, Explorer, and Aviator vehicles. The transmission valve body may have been machined incorrectly, which can cause reverse…
- 2020–2023 Lincoln Corsair, Aviator and 2020–2023 Ford Explorer recall: Back over prevention: software
March 14, 2025 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 25V-159Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V-342. The video output may fail…
- 2020–2021 Lincoln Aviator and 2020–2021 Ford Explorer recall: Seat belts
February 14, 2025 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 25V-093Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer and Aviator vehicles. The seat belt buckle anchor bolts at one or more seating positions may be improperly secured.
- 2025 Ford Explorer and 2025 Lincoln Aviator recall: Structure: frame and members
January 17, 2025 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 25V-020Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The transmission may be improperly secured due to loose cross member bolts.
- 2018–2025 Lincoln Corsair, Aviator, Navigator and 2018–2025 Ford Explorer, F-150, Escape and more recall: Equipment: other, labels
November 8, 2024 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 24V-852Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be…
- 2025 Ford Explorer and 2025 Lincoln Aviator recall: Back over prevention: software
October 25, 2024 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 24V-801Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The rearview camera image may fail when the vehicle speed reaches 10 MPH or greater.
- 2024 Ford Explorer recall: Hybrid propulsion system
September 13, 2024 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 24V-6853L Hybrid engines. The 12-Volt battery cable may chafe against the Belt-integrated Starter Generat (BiSG) and short circuit.
- 2021–2022 Ford Edge, Bronco, F-150 and more and 2021–2022 Lincoln Nautilus, Aviator recall: Engine and engine cooling: engine, hard parts internal/mechanical
August 23, 2024 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 24V-6350L Nano EcoBoost engine. The engine intake valves may break while driving, which can result in engine failure and a loss of drive power.
- 2023–2025 Ford Mustang, Escape, Explorer and 2023 Lincoln Corsair recall: Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system, injectors
August 23, 2024 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 24V-634Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Lincoln Corsair, 2023-2024 Escape, 2024 Mustang, and 2025 Explorer vehicles. The fuel injectors may have been assembled without O-ring support discs, which can result…
- 2020–2022 Ford Explorer recall: Engine
August 9, 2024 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 24V-598Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles equipped with the Police Interceptor Utility Package. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the…
- 2020 Ford Explorer recall: Back over prevention: sensing system, camera
March 8, 2024 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 24V-188Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Explorer vehicles. Due to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image.
- 2023 Ford Explorer recall: Suspension: front, macpherson strut
February 8, 2024 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 24V-091Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Explorer vehicles. The right-front lower fastener connecting the steering knuckle and strut may be loose or missing.
- 2011–2019 Ford Explorer recall: Structure: body, roof and pillars
January 19, 2024 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 24V-031Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles. The A-pillar trim retention clips may not be properly engaged, allowing the trim to detach.
- 2023 Ford Explorer recall: Back over prevention: display function
October 13, 2023 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 23V-686Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Explorer vehicles equipped with a standard rearview camera. Due to a manufacturing error in the wire harness, the rearview camera may display a blue image on the SYNC…
- 2020–2022 Ford Explorer recall: Power train: driveline, driveshaft
October 6, 2023 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 23V-675Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles. The rear axle horizontal mounting bolt may fracture and cause the driveshaft to disconnect.
- 2020–2022 Lincoln Aviator and 2020–2022 Ford Explorer recall: Electrical system: propulsion system, traction battery
September 8, 2023 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 23V-6260L PHEV engines. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.
- 2023 Ford Explorer recall: Engine and engine cooling: engine, oil/lubrication, pipes, hoses, and fittings
August 25, 2023 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 23V-5973L GTDI engines. The turbocharger oil supply line may be damaged, which can result in an oil leak inside the engine compartment.
- 2020–2023 Lincoln Corsair, Aviator and 2020–2023 Ford Explorer recall: Back over prevention: sensing system, camera
May 12, 2023 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 23V-342Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera…
- 2020–2022 Ford Explorer recall: Back over prevention: display function
April 28, 2023 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 23V-3051-inch Integrated Computer Screen (ICS). When the Display On/Off Button is used to turn the display to "Off" prior to placing the vehicle in reverse, the backup camera rearview image will not appear on the display.
- 2020–2022 Ford Explorer recall: Parking brake: electrical
March 24, 2023 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 23V-1990L ST powertrain. The previous powertrain control module (PCM) update completed under recall 22V-255 did not include the automatic electronic parking brake feature when the vehicle is shifted to park, as intended.
- 2022–2023 Ford Explorer, F-150, Mustang and more and 2023 Lincoln Aviator recall: Power train: automatic transmission
February 10, 2023 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 23V-070Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150, Mustang, Explorer, Bronco, and 2023 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions.
- 2020–2022 Ford Explorer recall: Power train: automatic transmission, control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
February 10, 2023 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 23V-0693L engine and 10R60 automatic transmission. An unintentional powertrain control module (PCM) reset may occur while the vehicle is in motion and result in park system damage.
- 2020–2023 Lincoln Aviator, Corsair and 2020–2023 Ford Explorer recall: Back over prevention: sensing system, camera
January 23, 2023 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 23V-022Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera…
- 2022 Ford Explorer, Ranger recall: Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
September 14, 2022 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 22V-6853L engines. The fuel line may be loose due to improper tightening of the fuel line connection.
- 2022 Ford Explorer and 2022 Lincoln Aviator recall: Engine
June 24, 2022 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 22V-454Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Lincoln Aviator and Ford Explorer vehicles. The engine rails may have been improperly heat-treated.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.