Ford Explorer problems and recalls by year
16,795 owner complaints since 2005, most for the 2016 (2,461); 103 recalls, 16 investigations.
By model year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2026 | 42 | 14 | Unknown or other |
| 2025 | 103 | 20 | Electrical system |
| 2024 | 21 | 10 | Unknown or other |
| 2023 | 111 | 15 | Unknown or other |
| 2022 | 269 | 24 | Power train |
| 2021 | 444 | 26 | Power train |
| 2020 | 1,233 | 33 | Power train |
| 2019 | 299 | 6 | Structure |
| 2018 | 733 | 7 | Structure |
| 2017 | 1,700 | 13 | Structure |
| 2016 | 2,461 | 14 | Steering |
| 2015 | 1,807 | 8 | Unknown or other |
| 2014 | 1,679 | 6 | Steering |
| 2013 | 2,236 | 11 | Steering |
| 2012 | 829 | 5 | Steering |
| 2011 | 1,197 | 6 | Steering |
| 2010 | 115 | 1 | Power train |
| 2009 | 33 | 0 | Unknown or other |
| 2008 | 148 | 1 | Electrical system |
| 2007 | 208 | 1 | Power train |
| 2006 | 630 | 1 | Power train |
| 2005 | 497 | 0 | Structure |
Years with 100+ complaints
2025 Explorer: 103 complaints
8 crashes, 5 injuries · 26V470000, 26V451000, 26V343000, 26V165000, 26V159000, 26V121000, 26V122000, 25V730000, 25V687000, 25V543000, 25V344000, 25V393000, 25V371000, 25V316000, 25V239000, 25V164000, 25V020000, 24V852000, 24V801000, 24V634000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 22 | 3,000 |
| Unknown or other | 17 | — |
| Service brakes | 16 | 27,954 |
| Power train | 15 | 8,967 |
| Visibility/wiper | 10 | — |
| Steering | 9 | — |
| Engine | 8 | 9,000 |
| Forward collision avoidance › Automatic emergency braking | 7 | — |
2023 Explorer: 111 complaints
7 crashes, 2 fires, 9 injuries · 26V451000, 26V159000, 26V123000, 25V685000, 25V455000, 25V442000, 25V393000, 25V159000, 24V852000, 24V091000, 23V686000, 23V597000, 23V342000, 23V070000, 23V022000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 25 | — |
| Electrical system | 14 | 33,000 |
| Suspension | 14 | 3,000 |
| Power train | 12 | 20,000 |
| Steering | 12 | 3,000 |
| Engine | 10 | 10,628 |
| Structure › Body | 7 | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 6 | — |
2022 Explorer: 269 complaints
17 crashes, 1 fire, 23 injuries · 26V451000, 26V159000, 26V117000, 26V123000, 25V685000, 25V455000, 25V442000, 25V393000, 25V159000, 25V166000, 24V852000, 24V635000, 24V598000, 23V675000, 23V626000, 23V342000, 23V305000, 23V199000, 23V069000, 23V070000, 23V022000, 22V685000, 22V454000, 22V088000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 58 | 26,000 |
| Unknown or other | 55 | — |
| Electrical system | 36 | 7,700 |
| Engine | 30 | 61,500 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 22 | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 21 | 500 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 15 | 50,000 |
| Suspension | 13 | — |
2021 Explorer: 444 complaints
14 crashes, 5 fires, 17 injuries · 26V451000, 26V402000, 26V159000, 26V117000, 26V123000, 25V685000, 25V455000, 25V442000, 25V393000, 25V159000, 25V166000, 25V093000, 24V852000, 24V635000, 24V598000, 23V675000, 23V626000, 23V342000, 23V305000, 23V199000, 23V069000, 23V022000, 21V870000, 21V735000, 21V652000, 20V788000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 121 | 46,000 |
| Unknown or other | 86 | — |
| Engine | 49 | 69,000 |
| Electrical system | 46 | 30,000 |
| Visibility/wiper | 27 | — |
| Back over prevention | 19 | 36,000 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 19 | — |
| Service brakes | 19 | 37,000 |
2020 Explorer: 1,233 complaints
37 crashes, 10 fires, 38 injuries · 26V451000, 26V402000, 26V159000, 26V117000, 26V123000, 25V685000, 25V442000, 25V393000, 25V159000, 25V166000, 25V093000, 24V852000, 24V598000, 24V188000, 23V675000, 23V626000, 23V342000, 23V305000, 23V199000, 23V069000, 23V022000, 21V735000, 21V154000, 20V788000, 20V730000, 20V693000, 20V575000, 20V549000, 20V497000, 19V859000, 19V687000, 19V633000, 19V575000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 485 | 41,000 |
| Unknown or other | 207 | 5,761 |
| Electrical system | 183 | 9,000 |
| Engine | 116 | 8,000 |
| Service brakes | 81 | 6,680 |
| Visibility/wiper | 57 | 7,000 |
| Exterior lighting | 55 | 120,000 |
| Back over prevention | 40 | 22,900 |
2019 Explorer: 299 complaints
2 crashes, 6 injuries · 26V448000, 26V101000, 26V012000, 24V031000, 21V316000, 19V633000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 104 | 68,000 |
| Unknown or other | 47 | 4,533 |
| Structure › Body | 43 | 12,000 |
| Power train | 31 | 84,000 |
| Engine | 19 | 25,000 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 14 | 4,500 |
| Electrical system | 13 | 75,000 |
| Suspension | 11 | 130,000 |
2018 Explorer: 733 complaints
16 crashes, 7 fires, 13 injuries · 26V448000, 26V101000, 25V685000, 24V031000, 21V316000, 19V633000, 18V807000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 177 | 73,000 |
| Unknown or other | 168 | 3,600 |
| Structure › Body | 100 | 22,000 |
| Engine | 96 | 30,000 |
| Electrical system | 54 | 25,000 |
| Power train | 48 | 92,000 |
| Suspension | 23 | 62,500 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 19 | 11,000 |
2017 Explorer: 1,700 complaints
34 crashes, 11 fires, 51 injuries · 26V448000, 26V101000, 25V685000, 25V347000, 24V031000, 21V537000, 21V316000, 20V675000, 19V651000, 19V435000, 17V530000, 17V332000, 16V925000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 375 | 83,000 |
| Unknown or other | 373 | 5,750 |
| Structure › Body | 262 | 40,000 |
| Engine | 241 | 23,350 |
| Power train | 114 | 52,590 |
| Electrical system | 88 | 43,833 |
| Steering | 75 | 43,833 |
| Wheels | 59 | 20,000 |
2016 Explorer: 2,461 complaints
39 crashes, 14 fires, 59 injuries · 26V448000, 25V685000, 25V347000, 24V031000, 21V537000, 21V316000, 20V675000, 20V692000, 19V435000, 17V767000, 16V475000, 16V183000, 15V605000, 15V464000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 505 | 57,000 |
| Unknown or other | 430 | 20,000 |
| Engine | 382 | 16,650 |
| Structure | 377 | 90,000 |
| Structure › Body | 202 | 37,500 |
| Power train | 201 | 40,000 |
| Electrical system | 122 | 36,421 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 104 | 10,000 |
2015 Explorer: 1,807 complaints
37 crashes, 1 fire, 98 injuries · 25V695000, 24V031000, 21V537000, 20V675000, 20V692000, 19V435000, 16V245000, 15V464000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 404 | 29,000 |
| Steering | 338 | 59,830 |
| Structure | 261 | 100,000 |
| Engine | 226 | 30,156 |
| Structure › Body | 132 | 52,000 |
| Back over prevention | 120 | 100,000 |
| Electrical system | 91 | 54,600 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 86 | 30,000 |
2014 Explorer: 1,679 complaints
32 crashes, 6 fires, 38 injuries, 2 deaths · 24V031000, 21V537000, 20V675000, 20V692000, 19V435000, 16V245000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 485 | 88,000 |
| Unknown or other | 337 | 40,000 |
| Engine | 196 | 39,000 |
| Structure | 179 | 110,660 |
| Suspension | 97 | 87,000 |
| Electrical system | 96 | 60,000 |
| Structure › Body | 92 | 50,000 |
| Power train | 74 | 75,000 |
2013 Explorer: 2,236 complaints
44 crashes, 11 fires, 61 injuries, 1 death · 24V031000, 21V746000, 21V537000, 20V675000, 19V435000, 15V812000, 15V171000, 14V286000, 13V270000, 13V227000, 13V109000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 809 | 95,000 |
| Unknown or other | 345 | 59,500 |
| Engine | 225 | 56,000 |
| Structure › Body | 224 | 50,000 |
| Structure | 201 | 116,000 |
| Electrical system | 158 | 57,000 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 120 | 50,000 |
| Power train | 118 | 60,000 |
2012 Explorer: 829 complaints
10 crashes, 6 fires, 13 injuries · 24V031000, 21V746000, 19V435000, 15V171000, 14V286000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 350 | 95,000 |
| Unknown or other | 105 | 57,000 |
| Structure | 80 | 130,000 |
| Engine | 79 | 53,000 |
| Structure › Body | 61 | 62,000 |
| Electrical system | 60 | 38,000 |
| Power train | 55 | 46,778 |
| Air bags | 27 | 60,000 |
2011 Explorer: 1,197 complaints
30 crashes, 4 fires, 15 injuries · 24V031000, 21V746000, 19V435000, 15V171000, 14V286000, 11V063000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 729 | 67,000 |
| Unknown or other | 113 | 75,000 |
| Electrical system | 91 | 58,000 |
| Engine | 83 | 83,000 |
| Power train | 62 | 48,000 |
| Structure | 56 | 125,000 |
| Structure › Body | 50 | 72,000 |
| Air bags | 44 | 69,000 |
2010 Explorer: 115 complaints
8 crashes, 13 injuries, 50 deaths · 10V161000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 26 | 87,233 |
| Seats | 17 | 4,000 |
| Engine | 14 | 81,000 |
| Vehicle speed control | 14 | 12,000 |
| Electrical system | 10 | 48,000 |
| Service brakes | 9 | 92,600 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 8 | 65,000 |
| Unknown or other | 8 | 88,000 |
2008 Explorer: 148 complaints
6 crashes, 3 fires, 3 injuries · 07V453000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 37 | 72,000 |
| Power train | 32 | 100,000 |
| Seats | 27 | 71,000 |
| Engine | 21 | 86,000 |
| Steering | 12 | 98,240 |
| Unknown or other | 11 | 108,405 |
| Exterior lighting | 10 | 72,000 |
| Vehicle speed control | 7 | 134,632 |
2007 Explorer: 208 complaints
11 crashes, 5 fires, 9 injuries, 2 deaths · 07V181000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 39 | 78,727 |
| Engine | 28 | 82,000 |
| Seats | 24 | 80,000 |
| Electrical system | 22 | 64,258 |
| Power train › Automatic transmission | 17 | 29,000 |
| Tires | 16 | 32,000 |
| Vehicle speed control | 12 | 75,000 |
| Air bags | 11 | 85,000 |
2006 Explorer: 630 complaints
13 crashes, 7 fires, 12 injuries · 05V520000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 174 | 80,000 |
| Power train › Automatic transmission | 114 | 40,000 |
| Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system | 75 | 45,000 |
| Engine | 58 | 83,000 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 55 | 67,000 |
| Electrical system | 33 | 61,000 |
| Vehicle speed control | 27 | 45,986 |
| Unknown or other | 22 | 140,000 |
2005 Explorer: 497 complaints
22 crashes, 6 fires, 14 injuries, 1 death
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Structure › Body | 107 | 80,000 |
| Power train | 49 | 93,434 |
| Power train › Automatic transmission | 40 | 60,000 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 38 | 60,539 |
| Vehicle speed control | 34 | 58,084 |
| Electrical system | 32 | 85,000 |
| Structure | 25 | 61,000 |
| Engine | 17 | 120,000 |
103 recall campaigns since 2005
September 9, 2026 · 26V581000 · 2026 · Air bags › Frontal
The active vent on the passenger side may not open as intended, preventing the air bag from deploying properly.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge.
August 25, 2026 · 26V548000 · 2026 · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Hard parts internal/mechanical
The engine piston domes may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in piston dome failure and lead to a loss of drive power.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the engine pistons and replace the engine long block, if necessary, free of charge.
August 13, 2026 · 26V532000 · 2026 · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Hard parts internal/mechanical
The engine connecting rod bearings may seize, which can result in engine failure.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine long blocks, free of charge.
July 21, 2026 · 26V470000 · 2025–2027 · Seats › Front assembly › Power adjust
An unoccupied driver's seat may recline unintentionally during certain scenarios, such as remote unlock or remote start.
Remedy: Dealers will disable the driver seat module (DSM) feature until parts are available.
July 14, 2026 · 26V448000 · 2016–2019 · Structure › Body
The roof rail covers may come loose and detach from the vehicle.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the roof rail covers and as necessary, repair or replace the push-pins, rail clips, or roof rail covers, free of charge.
July 14, 2026 · 26V451000 · 2020–2026 · Seats › Mid/rear assembly
The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, tipping, or sliding unexpectedly.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the bezel around the switch as necessary, free of charge.
June 9, 2026 · 26V371000 · 2024 · Power train › Automatic transmission
An unintentional powertrain control module (PCM) reset may occur while the vehicle is in motion and result in park system damage.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect for park system damage and replace the park system components as necessary, free of charge.
May 27, 2026 · 26V343000 · 2025–2026 · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Hard parts internal/mechanical
The engine may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine long block, free of charge.
March 31, 2026 · 26V202000 · 2026 · Visibility › Defroster/defogger/HVAC system › Fan/motor
The heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) system may fail, which can cause the defrosting and defogging system to become inoperative.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and secure the instrument panel joints as necessary, free of charge.
March 31, 2026 · 26V205000 · 2026 · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Hard parts internal/mechanical
The 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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the engine for missing or mis-installed circlips and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge.
March 18, 2026 · 26V165000 · 2025 · Back over prevention › Software; Electrical system › Adas
The 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.
Remedy: The Image Processing Module A software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.
March 17, 2026 · 26V159000 · 2020–2026 · Seat belts
The seat belt anchor bolts at the second-row outer seating positions may be improperly secured.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the second-row outer seat belt lower anchor bolts and replace or repair them as necessary, free of charge.
March 3, 2026 · 26V121000 · 2025–2026 · Exterior lighting › Headlights
The 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.
Remedy: The headlight control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.
February 20, 2026 · 26V101000 · 2017–2019 · Suspension › Rear
The rear suspension toe links may fracture.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the toe links, free of charge.
January 21, 2026 · 26V024000 · 2026 · Visibility › Windshield
During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will remove and replace the windshield, free charge.
January 15, 2026 · 26V012000 · 2019, 2024 · Equipment › Electrical › Engine block heater
The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied.
December 1, 2025 · 25V828000 · 2026 · Engine
The cylinder head may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the ball plugs to fail, resulting in an oil leak.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the cylinder head assembly, free of charge.
October 24, 2025 · 25V730000 · 2025–2026 · Visibility › Windshield
The windshield glass may have visible air bubbles, which can obscure the driver's visibility.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield as necessary, free of charge.
October 10, 2025 · 25V687000 · 2024–2026 · Trailer hitches
The trailer hitch assembly bolts may be loose.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the trailer hitch bolts, or replace them as necessary, free of charge.
August 22, 2025 · 25V543000 · 2025 · Exterior lighting › Tail lights
When towing a trailer, the tail lights on the trailer may fail to illuminate due to an improperly manufactured body control module.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the body control module C on vehicles with less than 9,000 miles.
June 13, 2025 · 25V393000 · 2020–2025 · Seats › Mid/rear assembly
The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, folding, or sliding unexpectedly while driving.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the second-row seat switch, and replace the bezel around the switch as necessary, free of charge.
June 3, 2025 · 25V371000 · 2025 · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper
The 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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts as necessary.
May 23, 2025 · 25V347000 · 2016–2017 · Structure › Body
The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.
Remedy: Dealers will repair the B-pillar trim, free of charge.
May 9, 2025 · 25V316000 · 2025 · Structure › Frame and members
A mounting bolt for the front subframe may have been tightened improperly.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the subframe bolts as necessary, free of charge.
April 11, 2025 · 25V239000 · 2025 · Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module › Software
The powertrain control module (PCM) may reset while driving, which can damage the park system or cause an engine stall.
Remedy: Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge.
March 14, 2025 · 25V159000 · 2020–2023 · Back over prevention › Software
The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.
Remedy: Dealers will update the Image Processing Module software, free of charge.
March 14, 2025 · 25V166000 · 2020–2022 · Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
The rear axle horizontal mounting bolt may fracture and cause the driveshaft to disconnect.
Remedy: Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge.
February 14, 2025 · 25V093000 · 2020–2021 · Seat belts
The seat belt buckle anchor bolts at one or more seating positions may be improperly secured.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect seat belt buckle anchor bolts in all seating positions.
January 17, 2025 · 25V020000 · 2025 · Power train › Automatic transmission; Structure › Frame and members
The transmission may be improperly secured due to loose cross member bolts.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission cross member bolts as necessary, free of charge.
October 25, 2024 · 24V801000 · 2025 · Back over prevention › Software
The rearview camera image may fail when the vehicle speed reaches 10 MPH or greater.
Remedy: The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge.
September 13, 2024 · 24V685000 · 2024 · Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery › Cables; Hybrid propulsion system
The 12-Volt battery cable may chafe against the Belt-integrated Starter Generat (BiSG) and short circuit.
Remedy: Dealers will install a tie strap between the battery cable and high voltage cable, free of charge.
August 9, 2024 · 24V598000 · 2020–2022 · Engine
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.
Remedy: Dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software.
March 8, 2024 · 24V188000 · 2020 · Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera
Due to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge.
February 8, 2024 · 24V091000 · 2023 · Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm; Suspension › Front › Macpherson strut
The right-front lower fastener connecting the steering knuckle and strut may be loose or missing.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fasteners, and tighten or install them as necessary, free of charge.
January 19, 2024 · 24V031000 · 2011–2019 · Structure › Body › Roof and pillars
The A-pillar trim retention clips may not be properly engaged, allowing the trim to detach.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the A-pillar trim as necessary, free of charge.
October 13, 2023 · 23V686000 · 2023 · Back over prevention › Display function; Electrical system › Wiring
Due to a manufacturing error in the wire harness, the rearview camera may display a blue image on the SYNC screen when the vehicle is placed in reverse.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rearview camera wire harness and repair any loose splices, free of charge.
October 6, 2023 · 23V675000 · 2020–2022 · Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
The rear axle horizontal mounting bolt may fracture and cause the driveshaft to disconnect.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the subframe bushing and rear axle bolt.
September 8, 2023 · 23V626000 · 2020–2022 · Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery
A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.
Remedy: Dealers will perform a Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) diagnostic test and replace the high voltage battery pack, as necessary, free of charge.
August 25, 2023 · 23V597000 · 2023 · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/supercharger; Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Oil/lubrication › Pipes, hoses, and fittings
The turbocharger oil supply line may be damaged, which can result in an oil leak inside the engine compartment.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the turbo oil supply line assembly, free of charge.
May 12, 2023 · 23V342000 · 2020–2023 · Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera
The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the 360-degree camera, free of charge.
April 28, 2023 · 23V305000 · 2020–2022 · Back over prevention › Display function
When the Display On/Off Button is used to turn the display to "Off" prior to placing the vehicle in reverse, the backup camera rearview image will not appear on the display.
Remedy: Dealers will update the ICS software, free of charge.
March 24, 2023 · 23V199000 · 2020–2022 · Parking brake › Electrical; Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (tcm/PCM/tecm)
The previous powertrain control module (PCM) update completed under recall 22V-255 did not include the automatic electronic parking brake feature when the vehicle is shifted to park, as intended.
Remedy: Dealers will update the PCM software, free of charge.
February 10, 2023 · 23V069000 · 2020–2022 · Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (tcm/PCM/tecm)
An unintentional powertrain control module (PCM) reset may occur while the vehicle is in motion and result in park system damage.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the park system for damage and repair as necessary, free of charge.
January 23, 2023 · 23V022000 · 2020–2023 · Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera
The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.
Remedy: Dealers will update the image processing module (IPMB) software, free of charge.
September 14, 2022 · 22V685000 · 2022 · Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
The fuel line may be loose due to improper tightening of the fuel line connection.
Remedy: Ford will inspect and replace the fuel line assembly, if needed, free of charge.
June 24, 2022 · 22V454000 · 2022 · Engine; Structure › Frame and members
The engine rails may have been improperly heat-treated.
Remedy: Dealers will perform an engine rail strength test and replace the rails as necessary, free of charge.
February 16, 2022 · 22V088000 · 2022 · Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
The fuel filler tube may detach during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install a fuel vapor line redundant locking clip, free of charge.
November 10, 2021 · 21V870000 · 2021 · Suspension › Rear
Incorrect rear suspension module components may have been installed due to a labeling error.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear suspension module, and replace any incorrect parts, as necessary, free of charge.
September 22, 2021 · 21V735000 · 2020–2021 · Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera; Back over prevention › Software
The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.
Remedy: Dealers will update the Image Processing Module (IPMB) software, free of charge.
September 22, 2021 · 21V746000 · 2011–2013 · Suspension › Rear
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.
Remedy: Dealer will inspect for the presence of a CABJ.
August 23, 2021 · 21V652000 · 2021 · Air bags › Critical fasteners; Air bags › Side/window › Curtain
The side air bag attachment weld studs could detach during the deployment of the side air bag, resulting in an improper deployment.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the side air bag assemblies, free of charge.
July 15, 2021 · 21V537000 · 2013–2017 · Suspension › Rear
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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the cross-axis ball joint (CABJ) knuckle, and replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge.
May 5, 2021 · 21V316000 · 2016–2019 · Structure › Body
The retention pins could loosen and allow the roof rail covers to detach from the vehicle.
Remedy: Dealers will install push-pins and replace any damaged rail clips and roof rail covers, as necessary, free of charge.
March 12, 2021 · 20V675000 · 2013–2017 · Suspension › Rear
The outboard section of a rear suspension toe link may fracture.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the cross-axis ball joint (CABJ) knuckle attached to the rear suspension toe link and replace it as necessary, free of charge.
March 10, 2021 · 21V154000 · 2020 · Suspension › Rear
The rear lower control arm (RLCA) bolts that attach the rear lower control arms to the wheel knuckles may not have been heat-treated, which could cause them to break.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace both RLCA bolts, free of charge.
December 17, 2020 · 20V788000 · 2020–2021 · Engine
The right hand motor mount fasteners may have been incorrectly tightened, and may loosen over time.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove and replace the right hand motor mount fasteners, free of charge.
November 24, 2020 · 20V730000 · 2020 · Fuel system, gasoline › Storage
The fuel tank inlet check valve may not be fully welded to the fuel tank shell.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank shell, free of charge.
November 10, 2020 · 20V692000 · 2014–2016 · Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft
The support bracket for the front drive axle halfshaft may fail.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the link shaft bracket, free of charge.
November 10, 2020 · 20V693000 · 2020 · Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
The drive shaft may fracture along the weld seam.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drive shaft label inspected and replace it as necessary, free of charge.
September 10, 2020 · 20V549000 · 2020 · Seat belts › Rear/other › Buckle assembly
The affected vehicles are equipped with second row center seat belt buckles that may not be properly secured to the seat.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the second row center seat assembly, free of charge.
August 21, 2020 · 20V497000 · 2020 · Air bags › Critical fasteners; Air bags › Side/window; Seats
The side air bag and/or seat back module attachments may not have been properly tightened in the front seat backs.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove front seat back panels from one or both front seats (VIN-specific) and verify that the fasteners have been properly tightened, free of charge.
December 4, 2019 · 19V859000 · 2020 · Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Over time, the protective sleeve on the vapor fuel line may chafe through the plastic liquid fuel line and cause a fuel leak.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a longer protective sleeve on the liquid fuel line, as necessary, free of charge.
September 30, 2019 · 19V687000 · 2020 · Electrical system › Wiring
The wiring harness may not have been properly secured and may contact the air conditioner compressor (A/C) pulley, potentially damaging the harness or the A/C belt.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a tie strap to the wiring harness at the hand shock tower clip, free of charge.
September 11, 2019 · 19V651000 · 2017 · Seats
The seat frames may have sharp edges.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install protective tape on the exposed inside edge and tab of the power seat frames, free of charge.
August 5, 2019 · 19V575000 · 2020 · Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel; Parking brake; Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (prndl)
The Manual Park Release (MPR) cover may not be installed.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, install a MPR cover.
June 10, 2019 · 19V435000 · 2011–2017 · Suspension › Rear
The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, and inspect both rear toe link ball joints, replacing the rear wheel knuckle(s), if necessary, free of charge.
November 14, 2018 · 18V807000 · 2018 · Fuel system, gasoline
Due to an assembly error, the fuel pressure sensor may leak fuel.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line assembly, free of charge.
August 28, 2017 · 17V530000 · 2017 · Steering
The steering gear heat shield fasteners may corrode, allowing the heat shield to detach.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers to inspect and replace the heat shield fasteners as needed, free of charge.
December 22, 2016 · 16V925000 · 2017 · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/supercharger
Improperly brazed turbocharger oil supply tubes may leak oil on engine components.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the turbocharger oil supply tubes, free of charge.
April 26, 2016 · 16V245000 · 2014–2015 · Suspension › Rear
The affected vehicles may have improperly welded rear suspension toe links that may fracture.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge.
March 31, 2016 · 16V183000 · 2016 · Engine and engine cooling › Engine
The affected vehicles are equipped with 2.3L GTDI engines and engine block heaters.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine block heater, free of charge.
December 2, 2015 · 15V812000 · 2013 · Fuel system, gasoline
In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge.
September 28, 2015 · 15V605000 · 2016 · Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Mounting
During vehicle production, the fuel tank attachment bolts may not have been properly tightened.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the fuel tank attachment bolts, as necessary, free of charge.
July 24, 2015 · 15V464000 · 2015–2016 · Parking brake
The affected vehicles have a parking brake that may not fully engage when applied.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will test the operation of the parking brake system, and if necessary, replace the parking brake control assembly, free of charge.
March 24, 2015 · 15V171000 · 2011–2013 · Structure › Body › Door
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.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all four of the interior door handles and either repair or replace them, free of charge.
May 29, 2014 · 14V286000 · 2011–2013 · Steering › Electric power assist system
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.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) software, free of charge.
June 26, 2013 · 13V270000 · 2013 · Latches/locks/linkages
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.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will test the safety locks.
March 27, 2013 · 13V109000 · 2013 · Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
In the affected vehicles, the fuel tanks may have a marginally sealed seam in the side of the tank.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel tanks and replace them as necessary, free of charge.
February 2, 2011 · 11V063000 · 2011 · Seats
THESE SEATS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS."
Remedy: FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE SEATS FREE OF CHARGE.
September 26, 2007 · 07V453000 · 2008 · Power train › Automatic transmission › Cooling unit and lines
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 ASSEMBLY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND HAVE THE TRANSMISSION COOLER LINE ATTACHMENT BOLT TIGHTENED FREE OF CHARGE.
April 25, 2007 · 07V181000 · 2007 · Steering
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE TWO BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY TO THE FRAME MAY HAVE BEEN OVER-TIGHTENED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY MOUNTING BOLTS AND NUTS FREE OF CHARGE.
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Defect investigations
2 of 16 open.
| Investigation | Years | Opened | Subject | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AQ22003 | 2018 | December 16, 2022 | Hertz/Vehicles Rented with Open Recalls | Open |
| RQ21002 | 2020 | August 3, 2021 | Rearview Camera FMVSS 111 Noncompliance | Open |
| DP25001 | 2020 | September 5, 2025 | Underbody shields detachment | Closed |
| EA23002 | 2021–2022 | September 29, 2023 | Loss of Motive Power | Closed |
| RQ23002 | 2020–2022 | June 20, 2023 | Rear Axle Bolt Failure | Closed |
| PE23001 | 2011–2019 | January 27, 2023 | Windshield trim molding Item detachment | Closed |
| EA17002 | 2011–2017 | July 27, 2017 | Exhaust Odor in Passenger Cab | Closed |
| PE16008 | 2011–2015 | July 1, 2016 | Ford Explorer Exhaust Odor | Closed |
| EA15005 | 2013–2015 | September 28, 2015 | Front Brake Hose Failure | Closed |
| PE15017 | 2015 | April 29, 2015 | Front brake hose failure | Closed |
| PE14027 | 2013 | August 22, 2014 | Front brake hose failure | Closed |
| PE12017 | 2011–2013 | June 19, 2012 | Electric power steering failure | Closed |
| AQ10001 | 2010 | November 18, 2010 | Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit | Closed |
| EA09013 | 2005 | August 18, 2009 | Vehicle Rollaway Allegations | Closed |
| PE09020 | 2005 | April 21, 2009 | VEHICLE ROLLAWAY ALLEGATIONS | Closed |
| PE08060 | 2007–2008 | October 14, 2008 | TIRE VALVE CRACKING | Closed |
Complaints are unverified owner reports, and a recall names a model year, not a car: for one car, decode its VIN here or look it up at NHTSA. Ford models.
Data: NHTSA, October 17, 2026.