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Ford Explorer Recalls and Complaints by Year

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The Ford Explorer model years with the most NHTSA owner complaints are 2002 (3,300), 2016 (2,461), and 2013 (2,237). The most-reported component for 2002 is Power Train. These counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Explorer complaints and recalls by model year

NHTSA owner complaints per model year, 1991–2027. Each year is an anchor on this page.

694 1991
795 1992
1,078 1993
1,408 1994
935 1995
1,621 1996
1,915 1997
2,105 1998
1,449 1999
992 2000
398 2001
3,300 2002
1,130 2003
1,304 2004
497 2005
630 2006
208 2007
148 2008
33 2009
115 2010
1,196 2011
829 2012
2,237 2013
1,681 2014
1,808 2015
2,461 2016
1,702 2017
733 2018
299 2019
1,234 2020
446 2021
269 2022
111 2023
21 2024
104 2025
0 2026
0 2027
Explorer complaints, recalls, and most-reported component by model year
Model year NHTSA complaints Recalls Most-reported component
1991 694 11 Service Brakes (138)
1992 795 7 Tires (142)
1993 1,078 9 Tires (272)
1994 1,408 7 Tires (383)
1995 935 12 Tires (222)
1996 1,621 11 Tires (650)
1997 1,915 12 Tires (764)
1998 2,105 14 Tires (750)
1999 1,449 15 Tires (397)
2000 992 15 Tires (237)
2001 398 12 Tires (67)
2002 3,300 10 Power Train (1,503)
2003 1,130 7 Structure (354)
2004 1,304 4 Power Train (460)
2005 497 3 Structure (151)
2006 630 4 Power Train (296)
2007 208 3 Power Train (57)
2008 148 3 Electrical System (38)
2009 33 1 Unknown or Other (5)
2010 115 2 Power Train (28)
2011 1,196 8 Steering (742)
2012 829 7 Steering (360)
2013 2,237 12 Steering (836)
2014 1,681 7 Steering (499)
2015 1,808 9 Structure (410)
2016 2,461 15 Structure (591)
2017 1,702 14 Structure (658)
2018 733 7 Structure (288)
2019 299 6 Structure (150)
2020 1,234 33 Power Train (496)
2021 446 26 Power Train (127)
2022 269 24 Power Train (61)
2023 111 15 Unknown or Other (25)
2024 21 10 Unknown or Other (4)
2025 104 20 Electrical System (23)
2026 0 14
2027 0 1

2002 has 9.2% of the Explorer complaints counted on this page.

Model years with the most complaints

2002

3,300 complaints

Most-reported component: Power Train (1,503).

NHTSA campaign 01I010000, report date April 10, 2001, component Visibility: Glass, Side/rear.

THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 2002 FORD EXPLORER AND MERCURY MONTAINEER SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE BRACKETS CONNECTING THE LEFT CYLINDERS TO EACH SIDE OF THE LIFTGATE GLASS COULD ROTATE OUT OF POSITION IF EITHER THE URETHANE BOND OR TORQUE ARE NOT SUFFICIENT. Source: NHTSA campaign 01I010000.

NHTSA campaign 01V171000, report date May 24, 2001, component Tires: Sidewall.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE RIGHT SIDE TIRES MAY HAVE HORIZONTAL CUTS ON THE EDGE OF THE TREAD THAT COULD HAVE OCCURRED DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY. Source: NHTSA campaign 01V171000.

NHTSA campaign 03V094000, report date March 7, 2003, component 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. THESE UNITS CONTAIN A COURTESY LIGHT OR LIGHTS THAT MIGHT OVERHEAT WHEN THE WIRE HARNESS IS EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE MOISTURE AND ROAD SALT. Source: NHTSA campaign 03V094000.

NHTSA campaign 04V442000, report date September 13, 2004, component Structure: Body: Hatchback/liftgate: Hinge and Attachments.

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. Source: NHTSA campaign 04V442000.

NHTSA campaign 06E026000, report date March 23, 2006, component Exterior Lighting.

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT. Source: NHTSA campaign 06E026000.

NHTSA campaign 06E049000, report date May 24, 2006, component Exterior Lighting.

CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT. Source: NHTSA campaign 06E049000.

NHTSA campaign 07E104000, report date December 11, 2007, component Visibility: Glass, Side/rear.

CERTAIN CURVED TEMPERED REPLACEMENT GLASS MANUFACTURED BY HANGZHOU SAFETY GLASS LTD AND SUPPLIED TO SAFELITE BY AUTO TEMP INC., IDENTIFIED AS DOT-430, AND SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN VEHICLES MAY NOT BREAK INTO SMALL PIECES AS EXPECTED OF TEMPERED GLASS AND FAILS TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 205, "GLAZING MATERIALS." Source: NHTSA campaign 07E104000.

NHTSA campaign 09E012000, report date April 7, 2009, component Exterior Lighting.

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS. Source: NHTSA campaign 09E012000.

NHTSA campaign 09E025000, report date May 11, 2009, component Exterior Lighting: Headlights.

DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS. Source: NHTSA campaign 09E025000.

NHTSA campaign 09V399000, report date October 13, 2009, component 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 MOUNTAINEER, 1995-1997 AND 2001-2003 RANGER, AND 1994 F53 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TEXAS INSTRUMENTS SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (SCDS). THE SCDS MAY LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN. Source: NHTSA campaign 09V399000.

2016

2,461 complaints

Most-reported component: Structure (591).

NHTSA campaign 15V464000, report date July 24, 2015, component 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, and 2015-2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015. The affected vehicles have a parking brake that may not fully engage when applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems." Source: NHTSA campaign 15V464000.

NHTSA campaign 15V605000, report date September 28, 2015, component Fuel System, Gasoline: Storage: Tank Assembly: Mounting.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and 2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured on July 24, 2015. During vehicle production, the fuel tank attachment bolts may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the fuel tank straps may fracture and the fuel tank could separate from the vehicle. Source: NHTSA campaign 15V605000.

NHTSA campaign 16V183000, report date March 31, 2016, component Engine and Engine Cooling: Engine.

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, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with 2.3L GTDI engines and engine block heaters. These engine block heaters have elements that may overheat while plugged in. Source: NHTSA campaign 16V183000.

NHTSA campaign 16V475000, report date June 28, 2016, component Seats: Front Assembly: Recliner.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Explorer and F-150 vehicles equipped with a manual recline driver's seat. The seat back frame may have insufficient welds which may not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems." Source: NHTSA campaign 16V475000.

NHTSA campaign 17E048000, report date August 28, 2017, component Wheels: Hub.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain Wheel Hub Bearing assemblies, part number HB5Z-1104-C, incorrectly listed as being for installation on the rear axles of 2011-2017 Ford Explorer 4X2 vehicles. These bearings assemblies were manufactured without a self retention feature, possibly resulting in the separation of the wheel or wheel end. Source: NHTSA campaign 17E048000.

NHTSA campaign 17V767000, report date November 29, 2017, component Seats.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016 F-150 and Explorer vehicles. Loose power seat adjuster pivot bolts may cause the front seat cushions to detach and not properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash. Source: NHTSA campaign 17V767000.

NHTSA campaign 19V435000, report date June 10, 2019, component Suspension: Rear.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension. Source: NHTSA campaign 19V435000.

NHTSA campaign 20V692000, report date November 10, 2020, component Power Train: Axle Assembly: Axle Shaft.

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. The support bracket for the front drive axle halfshaft may fail. Source: NHTSA campaign 20V692000.

NHTSA campaign 20V675000, report date March 12, 2021, component Suspension: Rear.

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, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin that were previously repaired under a prior recall numbers 16V-245 or 19V-435. The outboard section of a rear suspension toe link may fracture. Source: NHTSA campaign 20V675000.

NHTSA campaign 21V316000, report date May 5, 2021, component Structure: Body.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles. The retention pins could loosen and allow the roof rail covers to detach from the vehicle. Source: NHTSA campaign 21V316000.

NHTSA campaign 21V537000, report date July 15, 2021, component Suspension: Rear.

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, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia. Exposure to road salt can cause the cross-axis ball joint to corrode and seize, resulting in a fracture of the outboard section of the rear suspension toe link. Source: NHTSA campaign 21V537000.

NHTSA campaign 24V031000, report date January 19, 2024, component Structure: Body: Roof and Pillars.

Ford 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. Source: NHTSA campaign 24V031000.

NHTSA campaign 25V347000, report date May 23, 2025, component Structure: Body.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Explorer vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving. Source: NHTSA campaign 25V347000.

NHTSA campaign 25V685000, report date October 10, 2025, component Equipment: Electrical: Engine Block Heater.

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 vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in. Source: NHTSA campaign 25V685000.

NHTSA campaign 26V448000, report date July 14, 2026, component Structure: Body.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles. The roof rail covers may come loose and detach from the vehicle. Source: NHTSA campaign 26V448000.

2013

2,237 complaints

Most-reported component: Steering (836).

NHTSA campaign 13V109000, report date March 27, 2013, component Fuel System, Gasoline: Storage: Tank Assembly.

Ford is recalling certain model year 2012 Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and model year 2013 Explorer vehicles manufactured July 19, 2011, through March 15, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the fuel tanks may have a marginally sealed seam in the side of the tank. As a result, the fuel tanks may not provide the expected strength in the event of an impact. The tanks may also leak. Source: NHTSA campaign 13V109000.

NHTSA campaign 13V227000, report date May 31, 2013, component 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. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may develop a crack, allowing fuel to leak. Source: NHTSA campaign 13V227000.

NHTSA campaign 13V270000, report date June 26, 2013, component 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. In the affected vehicles, with sufficient door openings and closings, the child safety locks may change from an activated position to a deactivated position without notice. Source: NHTSA campaign 13V270000.

NHTSA campaign 14V286000, report date May 29, 2014, component Steering: Electric Power Assist System.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured May 17, 2010, through February 28, 2012. The affected vehicles may experience an intermittent connection in the electric power steering gear, which can cause a loss of the motor position sensor signal resulting in a shut down of the power steering assist. Source: NHTSA campaign 14V286000.

NHTSA campaign 15V171000, report date March 24, 2015, component Structure: Body: Door.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Explorer vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the interior door handle return spring may unseat, resulting in interior door handle that does not return to the fully stowed position after actuation. Source: NHTSA campaign 15V171000.

NHTSA campaign 15V812000, report date December 2, 2015, component 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. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may crack, allowing fuel to leak. Source: NHTSA campaign 15V812000.

NHTSA campaign 17E048000, report date August 28, 2017, component Wheels: Hub.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain Wheel Hub Bearing assemblies, part number HB5Z-1104-C, incorrectly listed as being for installation on the rear axles of 2011-2017 Ford Explorer 4X2 vehicles. These bearings assemblies were manufactured without a self retention feature, possibly resulting in the separation of the wheel or wheel end. Source: NHTSA campaign 17E048000.

NHTSA campaign 19V435000, report date June 10, 2019, component Suspension: Rear.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension. Source: NHTSA campaign 19V435000.

NHTSA campaign 20V675000, report date March 12, 2021, component Suspension: Rear.

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, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin that were previously repaired under a prior recall numbers 16V-245 or 19V-435. The outboard section of a rear suspension toe link may fracture. Source: NHTSA campaign 20V675000.

NHTSA campaign 21V537000, report date July 15, 2021, component Suspension: Rear.

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, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia. Exposure to road salt can cause the cross-axis ball joint to corrode and seize, resulting in a fracture of the outboard section of the rear suspension toe link. Source: NHTSA campaign 21V537000.

NHTSA campaign 21V746000, report date September 22, 2021, component Suspension: Rear.

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, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. These vehicles may be equipped with a cross-axis ball joint (CABJ) replacement part that could seize, and result in a fracture of the outboard section of the rear suspension toe link. Source: NHTSA campaign 21V746000.

NHTSA campaign 24V031000, report date January 19, 2024, component Structure: Body: Roof and Pillars.

Ford 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. Source: NHTSA campaign 24V031000.

Model years with the fewest complaints

A model year with fewer complaints may also have had fewer vehicles sold or fewer years on the road. Years with no complaints are left off this list.

Model years with the fewest complaints
Model year Complaints Recalls
2024 21 10
2009 33 1
2025 104 20

Explorer recalls

Campaign number, report date, and component are NHTSA fields. Affected-unit counts are not shown, because this recalls response has no units field.

1991

1991 Explorer recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
90V098000 May 21, 1990 Visibility: Sun/moon Roof Assembly
91V024000 February 11, 1991 Fuel System, Gasoline: Storage: Tank Assembly
91V025000 February 11, 1991 Fuel System, Gasoline: Storage: Tank Assembly
91V026000 February 12, 1991 Structure: Body: Bumpers
91V189000 November 4, 1991 Power Train: Automatic Transmission
92V113000 August 17, 1992 Seat Belts: Front: Buckle Assembly
95I007000 January 31, 1996 Structure: Body: Hatchback/liftgate: Support Device/strut
96V024001 February 5, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Power Assist: Hydraulic
97V235001 December 18, 1997 Structure: Body: Roof and Pillars
00T005000 August 21, 2000 Tires: Tread/belt
01X001000 May 22, 2001 Tires: Tread/belt

1992

1992 Explorer recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
95V164001 August 25, 1995 Structure: Body: Hatchback/liftgate: Support Device/strut
95I007000 January 31, 1996 Structure: Body: Hatchback/liftgate: Support Device/strut
96V024001 February 5, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Power Assist: Hydraulic
97V083000 May 5, 1997 Visibility: Rearview Mirrors/devices
97V235001 December 18, 1997 Structure: Body: Roof and Pillars
00T005000 August 21, 2000 Tires: Tread/belt
01X001000 May 22, 2001 Tires: Tread/belt

1993

1993 Explorer recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
94V169001 September 7, 1994 Parking Brake: Conventional
95V164001 August 25, 1995 Structure: Body: Hatchback/liftgate: Support Device/strut
95I007000 January 31, 1996 Structure: Body: Hatchback/liftgate: Support Device/strut
96V024001 February 5, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Power Assist: Hydraulic
97V083000 May 5, 1997 Visibility: Rearview Mirrors/devices
97V235001 December 18, 1997 Structure: Body: Roof and Pillars
99V310001 November 3, 1999 Structure: Body: Hatchback/liftgate: Support Device/strut
00T005000 August 21, 2000 Tires: Tread/belt
01X001000 May 22, 2001 Tires: Tread/belt

1994

1994 Explorer recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
94V169001 September 7, 1994 Parking Brake: Conventional
95I007000 January 31, 1996 Structure: Body: Hatchback/liftgate: Support Device/strut
96V024001 February 5, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Power Assist: Hydraulic
97V083000 May 5, 1997 Visibility: Rearview Mirrors/devices
99V310001 November 3, 1999 Structure: Body: Hatchback/liftgate: Support Device/strut
00T005000 August 21, 2000 Tires: Tread/belt
01X001000 May 22, 2001 Tires: Tread/belt

1995

1995 Explorer recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
95E006002 February 24, 1995 Air Bags: Frontal
95V052000 March 15, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Hoses, Lines/piping, and Fittings
95V053000 March 15, 1995 Steering: Linkages: Tie Rod Assembly
95I007000 January 31, 1996 Structure: Body: Hatchback/liftgate: Support Device/strut
99V310001 November 3, 1999 Structure: Body: Hatchback/liftgate: Support Device/strut
00T005000 August 21, 2000 Tires: Tread/belt
00V402000 November 28, 2000 Suspension
01X001000 May 22, 2001 Tires: Tread/belt
06E026000 March 23, 2006 Exterior Lighting
09E012000 April 7, 2009 Exterior Lighting
09E025000 May 11, 2009 Exterior Lighting: Headlights
09V399000 October 13, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control

1996

1996 Explorer recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
96V070000 April 22, 1996 Latches/locks/linkages: Doors: Latch
96V161000 August 29, 1996 Equipment: Other: Labels
97V074000 April 30, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control
97V137000 August 19, 1997 Structure: Body: Hatchback/liftgate: Support Device/strut
00T005000 August 21, 2000 Tires: Tread/belt
00V402000 November 28, 2000 Suspension
01X001000 May 22, 2001 Tires: Tread/belt
06E026000 March 23, 2006 Exterior Lighting
09E012000 April 7, 2009 Exterior Lighting
09E025000 May 11, 2009 Exterior Lighting: Headlights
09V399000 October 13, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control

1997

1997 Explorer recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
97V074000 April 30, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control
98V060000 March 19, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Hoses, Lines/piping, and Fittings
99V062001 March 30, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control
00V168000 June 19, 2000 Exterior Lighting
00T005000 August 21, 2000 Tires: Tread/belt
00V402000 November 28, 2000 Suspension
00V422000 December 27, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control
01X001000 May 22, 2001 Tires: Tread/belt
06E026000 March 23, 2006 Exterior Lighting
09E012000 April 7, 2009 Exterior Lighting
09E025000 May 11, 2009 Exterior Lighting: Headlights
09V399000 October 13, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control

1998

1998 Explorer recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
97V215000 November 24, 1997 Electrical System: Ignition: Anti-theft: Control Module
98V060000 March 19, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Hoses, Lines/piping, and Fittings
99V062001 March 30, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control
99V164000 June 29, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages: Hood: Latch
00V168000 June 19, 2000 Exterior Lighting
00T005000 August 21, 2000 Tires: Tread/belt
00V422000 December 27, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control
01X001000 May 22, 2001 Tires: Tread/belt
03V281000 August 5, 2003 Seats: Front Assembly: Recliner
06E026000 March 23, 2006 Exterior Lighting
06V286000 August 1, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control
09E012000 April 7, 2009 Exterior Lighting
09E025000 May 11, 2009 Exterior Lighting: Headlights
09V399000 October 13, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control

1999

1999 Explorer recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
99V062001 March 30, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control
99V123000 May 18, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Hoses, Lines/piping, and Fittings
99V164000 June 29, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages: Hood: Latch
00V072000 March 7, 2000 Electrical System: Wiring: Fuses and Circuit Breakers
00T005000 August 21, 2000 Tires: Tread/belt
00V395000 November 28, 2000 Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
01X001000 May 22, 2001 Tires: Tread/belt
03V280000 August 5, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control: Cables
03V281000 August 5, 2003 Seats: Front Assembly: Recliner
06E026000 March 23, 2006 Exterior Lighting
06E056000 June 13, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline
07V336000 August 3, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control
09E012000 April 7, 2009 Exterior Lighting
09E025000 May 11, 2009 Exterior Lighting: Headlights
09V399000 October 13, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control

2000

2000 Explorer recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
00V072000 March 7, 2000 Electrical System: Wiring: Fuses and Circuit Breakers
00V179000 July 5, 2000 Air Bags: Side/window
00V228001 August 18, 2000 Seat Belts
00T005000 August 21, 2000 Tires: Tread/belt
00V395000 November 28, 2000 Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
01X001000 May 22, 2001 Tires: Tread/belt
03V094000 March 7, 2003 Structure
03V280000 August 5, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control: Cables
03V281000 August 5, 2003 Seats: Front Assembly: Recliner
06E026000 March 23, 2006 Exterior Lighting
06E056000 June 13, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline
07V336000 August 3, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control
09E012000 April 7, 2009 Exterior Lighting
09E025000 May 11, 2009 Exterior Lighting: Headlights
09V399000 October 13, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control

2001

2001 Explorer recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
00V313000 October 17, 2000 Equipment: Other: Labels
01X001000 May 22, 2001 Tires: Tread/belt
03V094000 March 7, 2003 Structure
03V280000 August 5, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control: Cables
03V281000 August 5, 2003 Seats: Front Assembly: Recliner
06E026000 March 23, 2006 Exterior Lighting
06E049000 May 24, 2006 Exterior Lighting
06E056000 June 13, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline
07V336000 August 3, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control
09E012000 April 7, 2009 Exterior Lighting
09E025000 May 11, 2009 Exterior Lighting: Headlights
09V399000 October 13, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control

2002

2002 Explorer recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
01I010000 April 10, 2001 Visibility: Glass, Side/rear
01V171000 May 24, 2001 Tires: Sidewall
03V094000 March 7, 2003 Structure
04V442000 September 13, 2004 Structure: Body: Hatchback/liftgate: Hinge and Attachments
06E026000 March 23, 2006 Exterior Lighting
06E049000 May 24, 2006 Exterior Lighting
07E104000 December 11, 2007 Visibility: Glass, Side/rear
09E012000 April 7, 2009 Exterior Lighting
09E025000 May 11, 2009 Exterior Lighting: Headlights
09V399000 October 13, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control

2003

2003 Explorer recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
03V094000 March 7, 2003 Structure
04V442000 September 13, 2004 Structure: Body: Hatchback/liftgate: Hinge and Attachments
06E026000 March 23, 2006 Exterior Lighting
06E049000 May 24, 2006 Exterior Lighting
07E104000 December 11, 2007 Visibility: Glass, Side/rear
09E012000 April 7, 2009 Exterior Lighting
09E025000 May 11, 2009 Exterior Lighting: Headlights

2004

2004 Explorer recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
06E026000 March 23, 2006 Exterior Lighting
06E049000 May 24, 2006 Exterior Lighting
07E104000 December 11, 2007 Visibility: Glass, Side/rear
09E025000 May 11, 2009 Exterior Lighting: Headlights

2005

2005 Explorer recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
06E026000 March 23, 2006 Exterior Lighting
06E049000 May 24, 2006 Exterior Lighting
07E104000 December 11, 2007 Visibility: Glass, Side/rear

2006

2006 Explorer recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
05V520000 November 9, 2005 Visibility: Windshield Wiper/washer: Motor
06E049000 May 24, 2006 Exterior Lighting
07E104000 December 11, 2007 Visibility: Glass, Side/rear
10E043000 September 3, 2010 Equipment

2007

2007 Explorer recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
07V181000 April 25, 2007 Steering
07E104000 December 11, 2007 Visibility: Glass, Side/rear
10E043000 September 3, 2010 Equipment

2008

2008 Explorer recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
07V453000 September 26, 2007 Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Cooling Unit and Lines
07E104000 December 11, 2007 Visibility: Glass, Side/rear
10E043000 September 3, 2010 Equipment

2009

2009 Explorer recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
10E043000 September 3, 2010 Equipment

2010

2010 Explorer recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
10V161000 April 20, 2010 Seats: Front Assembly: Recliner
10E043000 September 3, 2010 Equipment

2011

2011 Explorer recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
11V063000 February 2, 2011 Seats
14E001000 January 6, 2014 Steering
14V286000 May 29, 2014 Steering: Electric Power Assist System
15V171000 March 24, 2015 Structure: Body: Door
17E048000 August 28, 2017 Wheels: Hub
19V435000 June 10, 2019 Suspension: Rear
21V746000 September 22, 2021 Suspension: Rear
24V031000 January 19, 2024 Structure: Body: Roof and Pillars

2012

2012 Explorer recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
14E001000 January 6, 2014 Steering
14V286000 May 29, 2014 Steering: Electric Power Assist System
15V171000 March 24, 2015 Structure: Body: Door
17E048000 August 28, 2017 Wheels: Hub
19V435000 June 10, 2019 Suspension: Rear
21V746000 September 22, 2021 Suspension: Rear
24V031000 January 19, 2024 Structure: Body: Roof and Pillars

2013

2013 Explorer recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
13V109000 March 27, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline: Storage: Tank Assembly
13V227000 May 31, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline
13V270000 June 26, 2013 Latches/locks/linkages
14V286000 May 29, 2014 Steering: Electric Power Assist System
15V171000 March 24, 2015 Structure: Body: Door
15V812000 December 2, 2015 Fuel System, Gasoline
17E048000 August 28, 2017 Wheels: Hub
19V435000 June 10, 2019 Suspension: Rear
20V675000 March 12, 2021 Suspension: Rear
21V537000 July 15, 2021 Suspension: Rear
21V746000 September 22, 2021 Suspension: Rear
24V031000 January 19, 2024 Structure: Body: Roof and Pillars

2014

2014 Explorer recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
16V245000 April 26, 2016 Suspension: Rear
17E048000 August 28, 2017 Wheels: Hub
19V435000 June 10, 2019 Suspension: Rear
20V692000 November 10, 2020 Power Train: Axle Assembly: Axle Shaft
20V675000 March 12, 2021 Suspension: Rear
21V537000 July 15, 2021 Suspension: Rear
24V031000 January 19, 2024 Structure: Body: Roof and Pillars

2015

2015 Explorer recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
15V464000 July 24, 2015 Parking Brake
16V245000 April 26, 2016 Suspension: Rear
17E048000 August 28, 2017 Wheels: Hub
19V435000 June 10, 2019 Suspension: Rear
20V692000 November 10, 2020 Power Train: Axle Assembly: Axle Shaft
20V675000 March 12, 2021 Suspension: Rear
21V537000 July 15, 2021 Suspension: Rear
24V031000 January 19, 2024 Structure: Body: Roof and Pillars
25V695000 October 13, 2025 Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera

2016

2016 Explorer recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
15V464000 July 24, 2015 Parking Brake
15V605000 September 28, 2015 Fuel System, Gasoline: Storage: Tank Assembly: Mounting
16V183000 March 31, 2016 Engine and Engine Cooling: Engine
16V475000 June 28, 2016 Seats: Front Assembly: Recliner
17E048000 August 28, 2017 Wheels: Hub
17V767000 November 29, 2017 Seats
19V435000 June 10, 2019 Suspension: Rear
20V692000 November 10, 2020 Power Train: Axle Assembly: Axle Shaft
20V675000 March 12, 2021 Suspension: Rear
21V316000 May 5, 2021 Structure: Body
21V537000 July 15, 2021 Suspension: Rear
24V031000 January 19, 2024 Structure: Body: Roof and Pillars
25V347000 May 23, 2025 Structure: Body
25V685000 October 10, 2025 Equipment: Electrical: Engine Block Heater
26V448000 July 14, 2026 Structure: Body

2017

2017 Explorer recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
16V925000 December 22, 2016 Engine and Engine Cooling: Engine: Gasoline: Turbo/supercharger
17V332000 May 22, 2017 Seats: Front Assembly: Recliner
17E048000 August 28, 2017 Wheels: Hub
17V530000 August 28, 2017 Steering
19V435000 June 10, 2019 Suspension: Rear
19V651000 September 11, 2019 Seats
20V675000 March 12, 2021 Suspension: Rear
21V316000 May 5, 2021 Structure: Body
21V537000 July 15, 2021 Suspension: Rear
24V031000 January 19, 2024 Structure: Body: Roof and Pillars
25V347000 May 23, 2025 Structure: Body
25V685000 October 10, 2025 Equipment: Electrical: Engine Block Heater
26V101000 February 20, 2026 Suspension: Rear
26V448000 July 14, 2026 Structure: Body

2018

2018 Explorer recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
18V807000 November 14, 2018 Fuel System, Gasoline
19V633000 August 28, 2019 Seats: Front Assembly: Recliner
21V316000 May 5, 2021 Structure: Body
24V031000 January 19, 2024 Structure: Body: Roof and Pillars
25V685000 October 10, 2025 Equipment: Electrical: Engine Block Heater
26V101000 February 20, 2026 Suspension: Rear
26V448000 July 14, 2026 Structure: Body

2019

2019 Explorer recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
19V633000 August 28, 2019 Seats: Front Assembly: Recliner
21V316000 May 5, 2021 Structure: Body
24V031000 January 19, 2024 Structure: Body: Roof and Pillars
26V012000 January 15, 2026 Equipment: Electrical: Engine Block Heater
26V101000 February 20, 2026 Suspension: Rear
26V448000 July 14, 2026 Structure: Body

2020

2020 Explorer recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
19V575000 August 5, 2019 Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Gear Position Indication (prndl)
19V633000 August 28, 2019 Seats: Front Assembly: Recliner
19V687000 September 30, 2019 Electrical System: Wiring
19V859000 December 4, 2019 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Hoses, Lines/piping, and Fittings
20V497000 August 21, 2020 Air Bags: Critical Fasteners
20V549000 September 10, 2020 Seat Belts: Rear/other: Buckle Assembly
20V575000 September 23, 2020 Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
20V693000 November 10, 2020 Power Train: Driveline: Driveshaft
20V730000 November 24, 2020 Fuel System, Gasoline: Storage
20V788000 December 17, 2020 Engine
21V154000 March 10, 2021 Suspension: Rear
21V735000 September 22, 2021 Back Over Prevention: Software
23V022000 January 23, 2023 Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
23V069000 February 10, 2023 Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
23V199000 March 24, 2023 Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
23V305000 April 28, 2023 Back Over Prevention: Display Function
23V342000 May 12, 2023 Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
23V626000 September 8, 2023 Electrical System: Propulsion System: Traction Battery
23V675000 October 6, 2023 Power Train: Driveline: Driveshaft
24V188000 March 8, 2024 Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
24V598000 August 10, 2024 Engine
24V852000 November 8, 2024 Equipment: Other: Labels
25V093000 February 14, 2025 Seat Belts
25V159000 March 14, 2025 Back Over Prevention: Software
25V166000 March 14, 2025 Power Train: Driveline: Driveshaft
25V393000 June 13, 2025 Seats: Mid/rear Assembly
25V442000 June 27, 2025 Back Over Prevention: Software
25V685000 October 10, 2025 Equipment: Electrical: Engine Block Heater
26V117000 March 3, 2026 Visibility: Windshield Wiper/washer: Motor
26V123000 March 3, 2026 Back Over Prevention: Software
26V159000 March 17, 2026 Seat Belts
26V402000 June 24, 2026 Power Train: Automatic Transmission
26V451000 July 14, 2026 Seats: Mid/rear Assembly

2021

2021 Explorer recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
20V788000 December 17, 2020 Engine
21V652000 August 23, 2021 Air Bags: Side/window: Curtain
21V735000 September 22, 2021 Back Over Prevention: Software
21V870000 November 10, 2021 Suspension: Rear
23V022000 January 23, 2023 Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
23V069000 February 10, 2023 Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
23V199000 March 24, 2023 Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
23V305000 April 28, 2023 Back Over Prevention: Display Function
23V342000 May 12, 2023 Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
23V626000 September 8, 2023 Electrical System: Propulsion System: Traction Battery
23V675000 October 6, 2023 Power Train: Driveline: Driveshaft
24V598000 August 10, 2024 Engine
24V635000 August 23, 2024 Engine and Engine Cooling: Engine: Hard Parts Internal/mechanical
24V852000 November 8, 2024 Equipment: Other: Labels
25V093000 February 14, 2025 Seat Belts
25V159000 March 14, 2025 Back Over Prevention: Software
25V166000 March 14, 2025 Power Train: Driveline: Driveshaft
25V393000 June 13, 2025 Seats: Mid/rear Assembly
25V442000 June 27, 2025 Back Over Prevention: Software
25V455000 July 7, 2025 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump
25V685000 October 10, 2025 Equipment: Electrical: Engine Block Heater
26V117000 March 3, 2026 Visibility: Windshield Wiper/washer: Motor
26V123000 March 3, 2026 Back Over Prevention: Software
26V159000 March 17, 2026 Seat Belts
26V402000 June 24, 2026 Power Train: Automatic Transmission
26V451000 July 14, 2026 Seats: Mid/rear Assembly

2022

2022 Explorer recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
22V088000 February 16, 2022 Fuel System, Gasoline: Storage: Tank Assembly: Filler Pipe and Cap
22V454000 June 24, 2022 Structure: Frame and Members
22V685000 September 14, 2022 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Hoses, Lines/piping, and Fittings
23V022000 January 23, 2023 Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
23V069000 February 10, 2023 Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
23V070000 February 10, 2023 Power Train: Automatic Transmission
23V199000 March 24, 2023 Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
23V305000 April 28, 2023 Back Over Prevention: Display Function
23V342000 May 12, 2023 Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
23V626000 September 8, 2023 Electrical System: Propulsion System: Traction Battery
23V675000 October 6, 2023 Power Train: Driveline: Driveshaft
24V598000 August 10, 2024 Engine
24V635000 August 23, 2024 Engine and Engine Cooling: Engine: Hard Parts Internal/mechanical
24V852000 November 8, 2024 Equipment: Other: Labels
25V159000 March 14, 2025 Back Over Prevention: Software
25V166000 March 14, 2025 Power Train: Driveline: Driveshaft
25V393000 June 13, 2025 Seats: Mid/rear Assembly
25V442000 June 27, 2025 Back Over Prevention: Software
25V455000 July 7, 2025 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump
25V685000 October 10, 2025 Equipment: Electrical: Engine Block Heater
26V117000 March 3, 2026 Visibility: Windshield Wiper/washer: Motor
26V123000 March 3, 2026 Back Over Prevention: Software
26V159000 March 17, 2026 Seat Belts
26V451000 July 14, 2026 Seats: Mid/rear Assembly

2023

2023 Explorer recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
23V022000 January 23, 2023 Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
23V070000 February 10, 2023 Power Train: Automatic Transmission
23V342000 May 12, 2023 Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
23V597000 August 25, 2023 Engine and Engine Cooling: Engine: Gasoline: Turbo/supercharger
23V686000 October 13, 2023 Back Over Prevention: Display Function
24V091000 February 8, 2024 Suspension: Front: Macpherson Strut
24V852000 November 8, 2024 Equipment: Other: Labels
25V159000 March 14, 2025 Back Over Prevention: Software
25V393000 June 13, 2025 Seats: Mid/rear Assembly
25V442000 June 27, 2025 Back Over Prevention: Software
25V455000 July 7, 2025 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump
25V685000 October 10, 2025 Equipment: Electrical: Engine Block Heater
26V123000 March 3, 2026 Back Over Prevention: Software
26V159000 March 17, 2026 Seat Belts
26V451000 July 14, 2026 Seats: Mid/rear Assembly

2024

2024 Explorer recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
24V685000 September 13, 2024 Hybrid Propulsion System
24V852000 November 8, 2024 Equipment: Other: Labels
25V393000 June 13, 2025 Seats: Mid/rear Assembly
25V442000 June 27, 2025 Back Over Prevention: Software
25V687000 October 10, 2025 Trailer Hitches
26V012000 January 15, 2026 Equipment: Electrical: Engine Block Heater
26V123000 March 3, 2026 Back Over Prevention: Software
26V159000 March 17, 2026 Seat Belts
26V371000 June 9, 2026 Power Train: Automatic Transmission
26V451000 July 14, 2026 Seats: Mid/rear Assembly

2025

2025 Explorer recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
24V634000 August 23, 2024 Fuel System, Gasoline: Fuel Injection System: Injectors
24V801000 October 25, 2024 Back Over Prevention: Software
24V852000 November 8, 2024 Equipment: Other: Labels
25V020000 January 17, 2025 Power Train: Automatic Transmission
25V164000 March 14, 2025 Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Fluid/lubricant: Valves/valve Body
25V239000 April 11, 2025 Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Control Module: Software
25V316000 May 9, 2025 Structure: Frame and Members
25V371000 June 3, 2025 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Disc: Caliper
25V344000 June 13, 2025 Engine and Engine Cooling: Engine: Hard Parts Internal/mechanical
25V393000 June 13, 2025 Seats: Mid/rear Assembly
25V543000 August 22, 2025 Exterior Lighting: Tail Lights
25V687000 October 10, 2025 Trailer Hitches
25V730000 October 24, 2025 Visibility: Windshield
26V121000 March 3, 2026 Exterior Lighting: Headlights
26V122000 March 3, 2026 Engine and Engine Cooling: Exhaust System: Emission Control: Gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve)
26V159000 March 17, 2026 Seat Belts
26V165000 March 19, 2026 Back Over Prevention: Software
26V343000 May 27, 2026 Engine and Engine Cooling: Engine: Hard Parts Internal/mechanical
26V451000 July 14, 2026 Seats: Mid/rear Assembly
26V470000 July 21, 2026 Seats: Front Assembly: Power Adjust

2026

2026 Explorer recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
25V687000 October 10, 2025 Trailer Hitches
25V730000 October 24, 2025 Visibility: Windshield
25V828000 December 1, 2025 Engine
26V024000 January 21, 2026 Visibility: Windshield
26V121000 March 3, 2026 Exterior Lighting: Headlights
26V159000 March 17, 2026 Seat Belts
26V202000 March 31, 2026 Visibility: Defroster/defogger/hvac System: Fan/motor
26V205000 March 31, 2026 Engine and Engine Cooling: Engine: Hard Parts Internal/mechanical
26V343000 May 27, 2026 Engine and Engine Cooling: Engine: Hard Parts Internal/mechanical
26V451000 July 14, 2026 Seats: Mid/rear Assembly
26V470000 July 21, 2026 Seats: Front Assembly: Power Adjust
26V532000 August 13, 2026 Engine and Engine Cooling: Engine: Hard Parts Internal/mechanical
26V548000 August 25, 2026 Engine and Engine Cooling: Engine: Hard Parts Internal/mechanical
26V581000 September 9, 2026 Air Bags: Frontal

2027

2027 Explorer recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
26V470000 July 21, 2026 Seats: Front Assembly: Power Adjust

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Not sales-adjusted

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FAQ

What years of the Explorer have the most complaints?

2002 (3,300), 2016 (2,461), and 2013 (2,237), per NHTSA records.

Which Explorer years have the fewest complaints?

2024 (21), 2009 (33), and 2025 (104), per NHTSA records. A model year with fewer complaints may also have had fewer vehicles sold or fewer years on the road.

How many recalls does the 2002 Explorer have?

NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for the 2002 Explorer.

Where does this data come from?

NHTSA's complaints and recalls APIs.