Ford Explorer recalls
- Ford active vent on the passenger side may not open as intended, preventing the air bag from deploying properly. 2026 Ford Explorer
- Ford engine piston domes may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in piston dome failure and lead to a loss of drive power. 2026 Ford Bronco, Bronco Sport, Explorer +2 more
- Ford engine connecting rod bearings may seize, which can result in engine failure. 2026 Ford Explorer
- Ford unoccupied driver's seat may recline unintentionally during certain scenarios, such as remote unlock or remote start. 2025 Ford Explorer, Aviator
- Ford roof rail covers may come loose and detach from the vehicle. 2016 Ford Explorer
- Ford switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, tipping, or sliding unexpectedly. 2020 Ford Explorer, Aviator
- Ford software error may prevent the vehicle from making the pedestrian warning sound at certain speeds. 2024–2025 Ford Explorer, Nautilus
- Ford transmission park pawl may engage while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in park system damage. 2018–2021 Ford Expedition, Explorer, F-150 +2 more
- Ford unintentional powertrain control module (PCM) reset may occur while the vehicle is in motion and result in park system damage. 2024 Ford Explorer
- Ford engine may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power. 2025 Ford Bronco, Explorer, Ranger
- Ford heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (hvac) system may fail, which can cause the defrosting and defogging system to become inoperative. 2026 Ford Explorer, Aviator
- Ford 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. 2026 Ford Explorer, Mustang
- Ford image Processing Module a (ipma) may experience multiple unexpected resets, resulting in loss of the rearview camera image and advanced driver assistance (ADAS) features, including pre-collision assist, lane-keeping assist, and blind-spot monitoring. 2022–2025 Ford Explorer, Aviator, Nautilus +1 more
- Ford seat belt anchor bolts at the second-row outer seating positions may be improperly secured. 2020 Ford Explorer, Aviator
- Ford windshield wiper motor may fail and prevent the windshield wipers from operating properly. 2020 Ford Escape, Explorer, Aviator +1 more
- Ford 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. 2025 Ford Explorer
- Ford exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power. 2025 Ford Bronco, Bronco Sport, Escape +6 more
- Ford image on the center display may flip or invert, resulting in an incorrectly displayed rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse. 2020 Ford Escape, Explorer, Aviator +1 more
- Ford rear suspension toe links may fracture. 2017 Ford Explorer
- Ford during manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash. 2026 Ford Explorer
- Ford engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in. 2016–2019 Ford Explorer, Focus
- Ford cylinder head may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the ball plugs to fail, resulting in an oil leak. 2025–2026 Ford Explorer, Maverick, Mustang +1 more
- Ford windshield glass may have visible air bubbles, which can obscure the driver's visibility. 2025 Ford Explorer, Aviator, Corsair
- Ford rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse. 2015–2020 Ford C-Max, Escape, Explorer +7 more
- Ford engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in. 2016–2022 Ford Bronco, Bronco Sport, Escape +6 more
- Ford trailer hitch assembly bolts may be loose. 2024 Ford Explorer, Aviator
- Ford software error may prevent the vehicle from emitting the pedestrian warning sound at certain speeds. 2024–2025 Ford Explorer, Nautilus
- Ford when towing a trailer, the tail lights on the trailer may fail to illuminate due to an improperly manufactured body control module. 2025 Ford Explorer, Aviator
- Ford low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving. 2021–2022 Ford Bronco, Expedition, Explorer +8 more
- Ford software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended. 2018–2022 Ford Bronco Sport, Ecosport, Edge +18 more
- Ford connecting rod and rod bearing components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure. 2025 Ford Explorer, F-150, Transit
- Ford switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, folding, or sliding unexpectedly while driving. 2020 Ford Explorer, Aviator
- Ford bolts securing the front brake caliper may not be tightened properly, which can result in a loss of front brake function and possible wheel damage. 2025 Ford Explorer
- Ford driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving. 2016 Ford Explorer
- Ford mounting bolt for the front subframe may have been tightened improperly. 2025 Ford Explorer, Aviator
- Ford powertrain control module (PCM) may reset while driving, which can damage the park system or cause an engine stall. 2025 Ford Explorer
- Ford video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying. 2020 Ford Explorer, Aviator, Corsair
- Ford transmission valve body may have been machined incorrectly, which can cause reverse gear failure, or unexpected forward movement in reverse or neutral gear. 2024–2025 Ford Bronco, Explorer, F-150 +3 more
- Ford rear axle horizontal mounting bolt may fracture and cause the driveshaft to disconnect. 2020 Ford Explorer
- Ford seat belt buckle anchor bolts at one or more seating positions may be improperly secured. 2020 Ford Explorer, Aviator
- Ford transmission may be improperly secured due to loose cross member bolts. 2025 Ford Explorer, Aviator
- Ford air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. 2018–2020 Ford Escape, Expedition, Explorer +4 more
- Ford rearview camera image may fail when the vehicle speed reaches 10 MPH or greater. 2025 Ford Explorer, Aviator
- Ford 12-Volt battery cable may chafe against the Belt-integrated Starter Generat (BiSG) and short circuit. 2024 Ford Explorer
- Ford fuel injectors may have been assembled without O-ring support discs, which can result in a fuel leak. 2023–2025 Ford Escape, Explorer, Mustang +1 more
- Ford engine intake valves may break while driving, which can result in engine failure and a loss of drive power. 2021 Ford Bronco, Edge, Explorer +3 more
- Ford in the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire. 2020 Ford Explorer
- Ford due to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image. 2020 Ford Explorer
- Ford right-front lower fastener connecting the steering knuckle and strut may be loose or missing. 2023 Ford Explorer
- Ford A-pillar trim retention clips may not be properly engaged, allowing the trim to detach. 2011 Ford Explorer