2015 Ford Explorer safety timeline

Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for this vehicle, newest first. Full report.

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Recalls: 5
Investigations opened: 5
Investigations closed

Oct 13, 2025 Recall
Recall 25V695000
A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Feb 8, 2024 Investigation closed
NHTSA closed investigation PE23001
Windshield trim molding Item detachment
Jan 19, 2024 Recall
Recall 24V031000
A detached trim piece can fall off the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Jan 27, 2023 Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation PE23001
Windshield trim molding Item detachment
Jan 17, 2023 Investigation closed
NHTSA closed investigation EA17002
Exhaust Odor in Passenger Cab
Jul 15, 2021 Recall
Recall 21V537000
A rear toe-link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Mar 12, 2021 Recall
Recall 20V675000
A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Nov 10, 2020 Recall
Recall 20V692000
The failed bracket could result in a loss of park function which can cause unintended vehicle movement, and loss of motive power while driving which increases the risk of a crash.
Jun 10, 2019 Recall
Recall 19V435000
A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
Nov 2, 2018 Investigation closed
NHTSA closed investigation EA15005
Front Brake Hose Failure
Sep 12, 2017 Investigation closed
NHTSA closed investigation PE16008
Ford Explorer Exhaust Odor
Aug 28, 2017 Recall
Recall 17E048000
A loss of the wheel or wheel end can increase the risk of a crash.
Jul 27, 2017 Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation EA17002
Exhaust Odor in Passenger Cab
Jul 1, 2016 Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation PE16008
Ford Explorer Exhaust Odor
Apr 26, 2016 Recall
Recall 16V245000
A fracture of the rear suspension toe link may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Sep 28, 2015 Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation EA15005
Front Brake Hose Failure
Sep 28, 2015 Investigation closed
NHTSA closed investigation PE15017
Front brake hose failure
Jul 24, 2015 Recall
Recall 15V464000
If the parking brake does not fully engage and the transmission is left in a gear other than 'Park' while on a slope, the vehicle may roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Apr 29, 2015 Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation PE15017
Front brake hose failure

Dates are the NHTSA report-received date for recalls and the ODI open/close date for investigations. Crash-test ratings are not shown here because the source does not provide a reliable publication date for them.