Ford Explorer recalls and problems
116 recalls and 23,953 owner complaints for 28 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
116
Complaints
23,953
Crashes reported
826
Fires reported
268
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Ford Explorer by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Explorer | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 Explorer | 15 | 45 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 Explorer | 20 | 111 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| 2024 Explorer | 10 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 Explorer | 15 | 113 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| 2022 Explorer | 24 | 276 | 18 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| 2021 Explorer | 26 | 456 | 15 | 6 | 18 | 0 |
| 2020 Explorer | 33 | 1,256 | 37 | 10 | 39 | 0 |
| 2019 Explorer | 6 | 303 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| 2018 Explorer | 7 | 736 | 16 | 7 | 13 | 0 |
| 2017 Explorer | 13 | 1,707 | 34 | 11 | 51 | 0 |
| 2016 Explorer | 14 | 2,467 | 39 | 14 | 59 | 0 |
| 2015 Explorer | 8 | 1,821 | 37 | 1 | 98 | 0 |
| 2014 Explorer | 6 | 1,684 | 32 | 6 | 38 | 2 |
| 2013 Explorer | 11 | 2,239 | 44 | 11 | 61 | 1 |
| 2012 Explorer | 5 | 831 | 10 | 6 | 13 | 0 |
| 2011 Explorer | 6 | 1,199 | 30 | 4 | 15 | 0 |
| 2010 Explorer | 1 | 115 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 50 |
| 2009 Explorer | 0 | 33 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 2008 Explorer | 1 | 148 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 Explorer | 1 | 208 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 2 |
| 2006 Explorer | 1 | 630 | 13 | 7 | 12 | 0 |
| 2005 Explorer | 0 | 497 | 22 | 6 | 14 | 1 |
| 2004 Explorer | 0 | 1,304 | 58 | 15 | 83 | 0 |
| 2003 Explorer | 2 | 1,131 | 60 | 10 | 57 | 2 |
| 2002 Explorer | 4 | 3,295 | 144 | 57 | 187 | 5 |
| 2001 Explorer | 6 | 375 | 64 | 21 | 65 | 6 |
| 2000 Explorer | 9 | 952 | 101 | 64 | 106 | 4 |
Most reported Ford Explorer problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 4,727 | |
| Power Train | 4,699 | |
| Steering | 3,792 | |
| Unknown or Other | 2,891 | |
| Engine | 1,964 | |
| Electrical System | 1,680 | |
| Suspension | 1,210 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1,101 | |
| Air Bags | 744 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 703 |
All Ford Explorer recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V-726 | Nov 2, 2026 | 2026–2027 | Interior Lighting | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Explorer Police Interceptor vehicles. |
| 26V-581 | Sep 9, 2026 | 2026 | Air Bags | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer vehicles. |
| 26V-548 | Aug 25, 2026 | 2026 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer, Bronco, Bronco Sport, Mustang, and Ranger vehicles. |
| 26V-532 | Aug 13, 2026 | 2026 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L engine. |
| 26V-470 | Jul 21, 2026 | 2025–2027 | Seats | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. |
| 26V-451 | Jul 14, 2026 | 2020–2026 | Seats | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2027 Aviator and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles. |
| 26V-448 | Jul 14, 2026 | 2016–2019 | Structure | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles. |
| 26V-402 | Jun 24, 2026 | 2020–2021 | Power Train | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Navigator, Expedition, 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2021 F-150 vehicles. |
| 26V-371 | Jun 9, 2026 | 2024 | Power Train | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L engine and 10R60 automatic transmission. |
| 26V-343 | May 27, 2026 | 2025–2026 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Explorer, Ranger, and Bronco vehicles. |
| 26V-202 | Mar 31, 2026 | 2026 | Visibility | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Lincoln Aviator and Explorer vehicles. |
| 26V-205 | Mar 31, 2026 | 2026 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer and Mustang vehicles. |
| 26V-165 | Mar 18, 2026 | 2025 | Electrical System, Back Over Prevention | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Lincoln Navigator, 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2025 Lincoln Aviator and Explorer vehicles. |
| 26V-159 | Mar 17, 2026 | 2020–2026 | Seat Belts | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. |
| 26V-121 | Mar 3, 2026 | 2025–2026 | Exterior Lighting | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Explorer vehicles. |
| 26V-122 | Mar 3, 2026 | 2025 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger, Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang, Maverick, Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Corsair, Bronco Sport, and Bronco vehicles. |
| 26V-123 | Mar 3, 2026 | 2020–2024 | Back Over Prevention | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. |
| 26V-117 | Mar 3, 2026 | 2020–2022 | Visibility | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Aviator, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. |
| 26V-101 | Feb 20, 2026 | 2017–2019 | Suspension | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Explorer vehicles. |
| 26V-024 | Jan 21, 2026 | 2026 | Visibility | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer vehicles. |
| 26V-012 | Jan 15, 2026 | 2019, 2024 | Equipment | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Focus, 2019 Explorer, and 2024 Explorer vehicles. |
| 25V-828 | Dec 1, 2025 | 2026 | Engine | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer, Mustang, Lincoln Corsair, and 2025 Maverick vehicles. |
| 25V-730 | Oct 24, 2025 | 2025–2026 | Visibility | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Lincoln Corsair, Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. |
| 25V-695 | Oct 13, 2025 | 2015 | Back Over Prevention | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. |
| 25V-687 | Oct 10, 2025 | 2024–2026 | Trailer Hitches | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Explorer and 2024-2026 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. |
| 25V-685 | Oct 10, 2025 | 2016–2018, 2020–2023 | Equipment | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick… |
| 25V-543 | Aug 22, 2025 | 2025 | Exterior Lighting | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer and Aviator vehicles. |
| 25V-455 | Jul 7, 2025 | 2021–2023 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, 2021-2022 Lincoln Navigator, Mustang, F-150, and 2022 Expedition vehicles. |
| 25V-442 | Jun 27, 2025 | 2020–2024 | Back Over Prevention | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022… |
| 25V-393 | Jun 13, 2025 | 2020–2025 | Seats | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. |
| 25V-344 | Jun 13, 2025 | 2025 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Transit, F-150, and Explorer vehicles. |
| 25V-371 | Jun 3, 2025 | 2025 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer vehicles. |
| 25V-347 | May 23, 2025 | 2016–2017 | Structure | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Explorer vehicles. |
| 25V-316 | May 9, 2025 | 2025 | Structure | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer and Aviator vehicles. |
| 25V-239 | Apr 11, 2025 | 2025 | Power Train | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer vehicles. |
| 25V-164 | Mar 14, 2025 | 2025 | Power Train | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Bronco, 2024 Ranger, 2025 Mustang, Explorer, and Aviator vehicles. |
| 25V-159 | Mar 14, 2025 | 2020–2023 | Back Over Prevention | Ford 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. |
| 25V-166 | Mar 14, 2025 | 2020–2022 | Power Train | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 23V-199 or 22V-255. |
| 25V-093 | Feb 14, 2025 | 2020–2021 | Seat Belts | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer and Aviator vehicles. |
| 25V-020 | Jan 17, 2025 | 2025 | Structure, Power Train | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. |
| 24V-852 | Nov 8, 2024 | 2020–2025 | Equipment | Ford 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. |
| 24V-801 | Oct 25, 2024 | 2025 | Back Over Prevention | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. |
| 24V-685 | Sep 13, 2024 | 2024 | Hybrid Propulsion System, Electrical System | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with 3.3L Hybrid engines. |
| 24V-634 | Aug 23, 2024 | 2025 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Lincoln Corsair, 2023-2024 Escape, 2024 Mustang, and 2025 Explorer vehicles. |
| 24V-635 | Aug 23, 2024 | 2021–2022 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco, F-150, Edge, Explorer, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with either a 2.7L or 3.0L Nano EcoBoost engine. |
| 24V-598 | Aug 9, 2024 | 2020–2022 | Engine | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles equipped with the Police Interceptor Utility Package. |
| 24V-188 | Mar 8, 2024 | 2020 | Back Over Prevention | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Explorer vehicles. |
| 24V-091 | Feb 8, 2024 | 2023 | Suspension, Steering | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Explorer vehicles. |
| 24V-031 | Jan 19, 2024 | 2011–2019 | Structure | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles. |
| 23V-686 | Oct 13, 2023 | 2023 | Back Over Prevention, Electrical System | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Explorer vehicles equipped with a standard rearview camera. |
| 23V-675 | Oct 6, 2023 | 2020–2022 | Power Train | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles. |
| 23V-626 | Sep 8, 2023 | 2020–2022 | Electrical System | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Lincoln Aviator and Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with 3.0L PHEV engines. |
| 23V-597 | Aug 25, 2023 | 2023 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Explorer vehicles equipped with 2.3L GTDI engines. |
| 23V-342 | May 12, 2023 | 2020–2023 | Back Over Prevention | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera. |
| 23V-305 | Apr 28, 2023 | 2020–2022 | Back Over Prevention | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with a 12.1-inch Integrated Computer Screen (ICS). |
| 23V-199 | Mar 24, 2023 | 2020–2022 | Parking Brake, Power Train | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L RWD, 3.3L GAS, 3.3L FHEV, or 3.0L ST powertrain. |
| 23V-070 | Feb 10, 2023 | 2022–2023 | Power Train | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150, Mustang, Explorer, Bronco, and 2023 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. |
| 23V-069 | Feb 10, 2023 | 2020–2022 | Power Train | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L engine and 10R60 automatic transmission. |
| 23V-022 | Jan 23, 2023 | 2020–2023 | Back Over Prevention | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera. |
| 22V-685 | Sep 14, 2022 | 2022 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Explorer and Ranger vehicles equipped with 2.3L engines. |
| 22V-454 | Jun 24, 2022 | 2022 | Engine, Structure | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Lincoln Aviator and Ford Explorer vehicles. |
| 22V-088 | Feb 16, 2022 | 2022 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. |
| 21V-870 | Nov 10, 2021 | 2021 | Suspension | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. |
| 21V-735 | Sep 22, 2021 | 2020–2021 | Back Over Prevention | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Corsair, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with 360-degree cameras. |
| 21V-746 | Sep 22, 2021 | 2011–2013 | Suspension | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland… |
| 21V-652 | Aug 23, 2021 | 2021 | Air Bags | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. |
| 21V-537 | Jul 15, 2021 | 2013–2017 | Suspension | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan… |
| 21V-316 | May 5, 2021 | 2016–2019 | Structure | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles. |
| 20V-675 | Mar 12, 2021 | 2013–2017 | Suspension | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland… |
| 21V-154 | Mar 10, 2021 | 2020 | Suspension | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Lincoln Aviator and Ford Explorer vehicles. |
| 20V-788 | Dec 17, 2020 | 2020–2021 | Engine | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. |
| 20V-730 | Nov 24, 2020 | 2020 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Explorer vehicles equipped with 2.3L engines and 19 gallon fuel tanks. |
| 20V-693 | Nov 10, 2020 | 2020 | Power Train | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with a 2.0L or 3.3L engine and a 10 Speed Automatic Transmission with the All Wheel Drive package. |
| 20V-692 | Nov 10, 2020 | 2014–2016 | Power Train | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Explorer, 2014-2015 Taurus and 2014 Edge vehicles equipped with 2.0L or 2.3L engines and front wheel drive. |
| 20V-575 | Sep 23, 2020 | 2020 | Back Over Prevention | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, Explorer, Mustang, Transit, Expedition, Escape, Ranger and Edge, and Lincoln Nautilus and Corsair vehicles. |
| 20V-549 | Sep 10, 2020 | 2020 | Seat Belts | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Explorer vehicles. |
| 20V-497 | Aug 21, 2020 | 2020 | Air Bags, Seats | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Explorer and 2020 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. |
| 19V-859 | Dec 4, 2019 | 2020 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. |
| 19V-687 | Sep 30, 2019 | 2020 | Electrical System | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with 2.3L or 3.3L engines. |
| 19V-651 | Sep 11, 2019 | 2017 | Seats | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with power front seats. |
| 19V-633 | Aug 28, 2019 | 2018–2020 | Seats | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 and 2019-2020 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 Ford Explorer, 2019-2020 Expedition, and 2020 Escape vehicles equipped… |
| 19V-575 | Aug 5, 2019 | 2020 | Parking Brake, Electrical System, Power Train | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. |
| 19V-435 | Jun 10, 2019 | 2011–2017 | Suspension | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Explorer vehicles. |
| 18V-807 | Nov 14, 2018 | 2018 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with 2.3L or 3.5L GTDI engine. |
| 17V-767 | Nov 29, 2017 | 2016 | Seats | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016 F-150 and Explorer vehicles. |
| 17V-530 | Aug 28, 2017 | 2017 | Steering | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Explorer, Taurus and Police Interceptor Utility and Sedan vehicles. |
| 17V-332 | May 22, 2017 | 2017 | Seats | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Explorer, F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550 vehicles equipped with a manual driver's seat back recliner mechanism. |
| 16V-925 | Dec 22, 2016 | 2017 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Taurus, 2016-2017 Ford Flex, Lincoln MKT, 2017 Ford Explorer and Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines. |
| 16V-475 | Jun 28, 2016 | 2016 | Seats | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Explorer and F-150 vehicles equipped with a manual recline driver's seat. |
| 16V-245 | Apr 26, 2016 | 2014–2015 | Suspension | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured January 17, 2014 to May 31, 2014. |
| 16V-183 | Mar 31, 2016 | 2016 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured November 25, 2013, to January 25, 2016, and 2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured October 20, 2014, to January 28… |
| 15V-812 | Dec 2, 2015 | 2013 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Explorer Police Utility, Taurus, Taurus Police Interceptor, Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. |
| 15V-605 | Sep 28, 2015 | 2016 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and 2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured on July 24, 2015. |
| 15V-464 | Jul 24, 2015 | 2015–2016 | Parking Brake | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015, Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 21, 2015… |
| 15V-171 | Mar 24, 2015 | 2011–2013 | Structure | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Explorer vehicles. |
| 14V-286 | May 29, 2014 | 2011–2013 | Steering | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured May 17, 2010, through February 28, 2012. |
| 13V-270 | Jun 26, 2013 | 2013 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Ford Explorer, Taurus, and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured November 29, 2012, through December 12, 2012. |
| 13V-227 | May 31, 2013 | 2013 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Taurus, Flex, Fusion, Police Interceptor Sedan and Police Interceptor Utility vehicles; and certain model year 2013 Lincoln MKS, MKT, and MKZ vehicles. |
| 13V-109 | Mar 27, 2013 | 2013 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Ford is recalling certain model year 2012 Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and model year 2013 Explorer vehicles manufactured July 19, 2011, through March 15, 2012. |
| 11V-063 | Feb 2, 2011 | 2011 | Seats | Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 explorer vehicles manufactured from july 15, 2010, through december 13, 2010, equipped with second row 60% seats with manual recliner mechanisms that may have components that are… |
| 10V-161 | Apr 20, 2010 | 2010 | Seats | Ford is recalling certain model year 2010 fusion, explorer, explorer sport trac, and mercury milan and mountaineer vehicles manufactured between december 15, 2009 through february 3, 2010 equipped with front seat manual… |
| 09V-399 | Oct 13, 2009 | 2000–2002 | Vehicle Speed Control | Ford is recalling model years 1995-2003 windstar, 2000-2003 excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 f-250 sd through f-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 e-150 through e-550, 1995-2002 explorer, 1997 and 2002 mercury… |
| 07V-453 | Sep 26, 2007 | 2008 | Power Train | On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with the 4.6l engine and 6r transmission, the bolt securing the transmission oil cooler line fittings at the transmission may not have been sufficiently torqued during vehicle… |
| 07V-336 | Aug 3, 2007 | 2000–2001 | Vehicle Speed Control | On certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn. |
| 07V-181 | Apr 25, 2007 | 2007 | Steering | On certain sport utility vehicles, the two bolts that attach the steering gear assembly to the frame may have been over-tightened. |
| 05V-520 | Nov 9, 2005 | 2006 | Visibility | On certain trucks, passenger cars and sport utility vehicles, the windshield wiper motor may have been produced without grease being applied to the output shaft gear. |
| 04V-442 | Sep 13, 2004 | 2002–2003 | Structure | On certain sport utility vehicles, the liftgate glass strut may become disengaged or the hinge may fracture allowing the glass to fall and possibly break. |
| 03V-281 | Aug 5, 2003 | 2000–2001 | Seats | On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with high back seats, the upper bolt on the driver's side high back seat, that attaches the seat recliner mechanism to the seat back frame, could fracture. |
| 03V-280 | Aug 5, 2003 | 2000–2001 | Vehicle Speed Control | On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control and 4.0l sohc engines, if the strand cover on the speed control cable becomes flared at the end, the speed control cable may bind when the speed control is… |
| 03V-094 | Mar 7, 2003 | 2000–2003 | Structure | Certain pickup truck, van, and mini van conversions equipped with southern comfort built running boards that contain certain courtesy lights manufactured by american technology components, inc. |
| 01V-171 | May 24, 2001 | 2002 | Tires | Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. |
| 00V-395 | Nov 28, 2000 | 2000 | Power Train | Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with the 3.27 or 3.55 axle ration. |
| 00V-313 | Oct 17, 2000 | 2001 | Equipment | Vehicle description: certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of part 567.4, "certification." these vehicles were shipped from the assembly plant without safety certification labels. |
| 00V-228 | Aug 18, 2000 | 2000 | Seat Belts | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles, light duty trucks, sport utility vehicles, and mini vans equipped with trw seat belt buckle assemblies. |
| 00V-179 | Jul 5, 2000 | 2000 | Air Bags | Vehicle description: 4-door sport utility vehicles equipped with side air bags. |
| 00V-072 | Mar 7, 2000 | 2000 | Electrical System | Vehicle description: multi-purpose vehicles equipped with 4.0l engines and all-time 4-wheel drive (A4wd) powertrains. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Ford Explorer?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2002 Ford Explorer has the most reports (3,295). Check the 2002 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Ford Explorer have?
NHTSA lists 116 safety recalls covering Ford Explorer model years 2000–2003, 2006–2008, 2010–2027.
What are the most common Ford Explorer problems?
Owners report structure, power train, steering problems most often.