Air Bags: FrontalSep 9, 2026
MY 2026 · 7 vehicles · 26V581000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer vehicles. The active vent on the passenger side may not open as intended, preventing the air bag from deploying properly.
Engine And Engine Cooling: EngineAug 25, 2026
MY 2026 · 10,001 vehicles · 26V548000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer, Bronco, Bronco Sport, Mustang, and Ranger vehicles. The engine piston domes may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in piston dome failure and lead to a loss of drive power.
Engine And Engine Cooling: EngineAug 13, 2026
MY 2026 · 6 vehicles · 26V532000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L engine. The engine connecting rod bearings may seize, which can result in engine failure.
Seats: Front AssemblyJul 21, 2026
MY 2025–2027 · 76,748 vehicles · 26V470000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. An unoccupied driver's seat may recline unintentionally during certain scenarios, such as remote unlock or remote start.
Structure: BodyJul 14, 2026
MY 2016–2019 · 288,314 vehicles · 26V448000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles. The roof rail covers may come loose and detach from the vehicle.
Seats: Mid/Rear AssemblyJul 14, 2026
MY 2020–2026 · 387,911 vehicles · 26V451000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2027 Aviator and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles. The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, tipping, or sliding unexpectedly.
Power Train: Automatic TransmissionJun 24, 2026
MY 2020–2021 · 741,195 vehicles · 26V402000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Navigator, Expedition, 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2021 F-150 vehicles. The transmission park pawl may engage while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in park system damage.
Power Train: Automatic TransmissionJun 9, 2026
MY 2024 · 58 vehicles · 26V371000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L 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.