Affected years, leading issues, and a free VIN check for the FORD Explorer Sport.
6 model years with recalls (2000–2005)Most severe issue:High PriorityData refreshed November 2026
The FORD Explorer Sport has 7 known NHTSA safety recalls across 6 model years (2000–2005), most commonly involving Vehicle Speed Control.
Data last refreshed November 2026.
Not Every Explorer Sport Is Affected — Check Your VIN
This page tracks recalls reported for the FORD Explorer Sport across every model year we cover. Model and year alone can't confirm whether your specific car is included — only your 17-character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is authoritative.
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY.
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: FORD IS REPLACING ALL FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT 15, 16, AND…
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL…
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HIGH BACK SEATS, THE UPPER BOLT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE HIGH BACK SEAT THAT ATTACHES THE SEAT RECLINER MECHANISM TO THE SEAT BACK FRAME, COULD FRACTURE. IF THE BOLT…
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HIGH BACK SEATS, THE UPPER BOLT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE HIGH BACK SEAT, THAT ATTACHES THE SEAT RECLINER MECHANISM TO THE SEAT BACK FRAME, COULD FRACTURE. IF THE BOLT…
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
How many recalls does the FORD Explorer Sport have?
The FORD Explorer Sport has 7 known NHTSA safety recalls across 6 model years (2000–2005), most commonly involving vehicle speed control. All recalls are repaired free of charge at authorized dealerships.
Which FORD Explorer Sport model years have open recalls?
Recall history is tracked separately for each FORD Explorer Sport model year. Select a model year above to see exactly which recalls apply to that year.
Is the FORD Explorer Sport safe to drive?
Model-level recall counts describe the FORD Explorer Sport as a whole, not any individual vehicle. Only your VIN can confirm whether a specific car is included in an open recall — use the free VIN check on this page for an authoritative answer.
