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Latest Recall26V650000|Days Since Recall12|Recalls YTD76|Vehicles Affected YTD14.1M|Current Streak12d|Record Streak16d|Ford Quality IndexVOLATILE|Service Advisor ConfidenceBULLISH|Previous Streak0d|Latest Recall26V650000|Days Since Recall12|Recalls YTD76|Vehicles Affected YTD14.1M|Current Streak12d|Record Streak16d|Ford Quality IndexVOLATILE|Service Advisor ConfidenceBULLISH|Previous Streak0d|
OFFICIAL DATAModel Recall History

Ford Explorer Recall History

View Ford Explorer recall campaigns, affected model years, NHTSA campaign information, recall trends, components, and historical statistics — all sourced from publicly available NHTSA records.

Total campaigns
74
Affected model years
8
Earliest campaign
Aug 5, 2019
Latest campaign
Sep 9, 2026

Most Recall-Active Model Years — Ford Explorer

Model years ranked by number of distinct NHTSA campaigns.

202033 campaigns202126 campaigns202224 campaigns202520 campaigns202315 campaigns202614 campaigns202410 campaigns20196 campaigns

Recalls by Year — Ford Explorer

2019 · 62020 · 332021 · 262022 · 242023 · 152024 · 102025 · 202026 · 14

Most Common Recall Components

BACK OVER PREVENTION12
POWER TRAIN10
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING8
Uncategorized7
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE6
SEATS4
VISIBILITY4
STRUCTURE4
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Applicable Editorial Badges

Parody classifications, not NHTSA categories.

🔧 BACK TO THE DEALER · 69⚡ HAVE YOU TRIED TURNING IT OFF AND ON AGAIN? · 23👀 WHO NEEDS TO SEE BEHIND THEM? · 12🎈 SURPRISE AIRBAG · 8💺 EJECTOR SEAT · 6🚪 PARTS DEPARTING VEHICLE · 6

Current-Year (2026) Campaigns

26V159000OFFICIAL DATA
Mar 17, 2026 · —
EXPLORER
26V024000OFFICIAL DATA
Jan 21, 2026 · VISIBILITY
EXPLORER
26V451000OFFICIAL DATA
Jul 14, 2026 · SEATS
EXPLORER
26V470000OFFICIAL DATA
Jul 21, 2026 · SEATS
EXPLORER
26V122000OFFICIAL DATA
Mar 3, 2026 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
EXPLORER, ESCAPE, BRONCO, MUSTANG, RANGER, MAVERICK
26V205000OFFICIAL DATA
Mar 31, 2026 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
EXPLORER, MUSTANG
26V343000OFFICIAL DATA
May 27, 2026 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
EXPLORER, BRONCO, RANGER
26V121000OFFICIAL DATA
Mar 3, 2026 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING
EXPLORER
26V371000OFFICIAL DATA
Jun 9, 2026 · POWER TRAIN
EXPLORER
26V202000OFFICIAL DATA
Mar 31, 2026 · VISIBILITY
EXPLORER
26V165000OFFICIAL DATA
Mar 19, 2026 · BACK OVER PREVENTION
EXPLORER
26V532000OFFICIAL DATA
Aug 13, 2026 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
EXPLORER

Latest Explorer Quality News

Six Ford Explorers Need New Engines As Their Originals Might Blow Up— CarscoopsFord Explorer engine recall— AutoblogFord recall Explorer Aviator seats 2026— CBS News2024 Ford Explorer recall rollaway risk— Cars.com

All Ford Explorer Recall Campaigns

26V581000OFFICIAL DATA
Sep 9, 2026 · AIR BAGS
EXPLORER
26V548000OFFICIAL DATA
Aug 25, 2026 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
EXPLORER, BRONCO, MUSTANG, RANGER
26V532000OFFICIAL DATA
Aug 13, 2026 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
EXPLORER
26V470000OFFICIAL DATA
Jul 21, 2026 · SEATS
EXPLORER
26V448000OFFICIAL DATA
Jul 14, 2026 · STRUCTURE
EXPLORER
26V451000OFFICIAL DATA
Jul 14, 2026 · SEATS
EXPLORER
26V402000OFFICIAL DATA
Jun 24, 2026 · POWER TRAIN
F-150, EXPLORER, EXPEDITION
26V371000OFFICIAL DATA
Jun 9, 2026 · POWER TRAIN
EXPLORER
26V343000OFFICIAL DATA
May 27, 2026 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
EXPLORER, BRONCO, RANGER
26V202000OFFICIAL DATA
Mar 31, 2026 · VISIBILITY
EXPLORER

Showing 10 most recent of 74 campaigns.

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OFFICIAL DATA How many recalls does the Ford Explorer have?+

74 NHTSA recall campaigns involving the Ford Explorer in our database.

OFFICIAL DATA What is the latest Ford Explorer recall?+

Campaign 26V581000, reported Sep 9, 2026.

OFFICIAL DATA Are Ford Explorer recall repairs free?+

Recall repairs performed under an NHTSA campaign are typically free of charge. Confirm with Ford or an authorized dealer for your specific vehicle.

OFFICIAL DATA How do I know if my specific Explorer is recalled?+

Check your VIN through the official NHTSA recall lookup. A campaign here does not establish your specific vehicle is affected.

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The Editorial Assessment

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