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Ford Explorer recall history

The Ford Explorer has 84 recall campaigns on record across 2015–2025. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — but only if they've been done, so check the specific VIN.

84
Recall campaigns
0
Do-not-drive
0
Park-outside
11
Model years

Recalls issued by year

When NHTSA received each campaign — not the vehicle model year.

  • 2015
    2
  • 2016
    4
  • 2017
    4
  • 2018
    1
  • 2019
    6
  • 2020
    7
  • 2021
    7
  • 2022
    3
  • 2023
    10
  • 2024
    9
  • 2025
    18
  • 2026
    13

Most-recalled systems

Which parts of the Explorer attract the most recall action.

All Explorer recall campaigns

Newest first. Each links to the full campaign, its remedy and every affected model year.

Showing the 60 most recent of 84.

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