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FORD Explorer Recall Statistics

Original analysis of recall history, risk grades, and safety trends.

292
Total Recalls
10.4
Avg per Year Above brand average (4.2)
28
Years Tracked

Recalls by Year

2000
15 F
2001
12 F
2002
10 F
2003
7 D
2004
4 C
2005
3 C
2006
4 C
2007
3 D
2008
3 D
2009
1 A
2010
2 B
2011
8 F
2012
7 F
2013
12 F
2014
7 D
2015
9 F
2016
15 F
2017
14 F
2018
7 F
2019
6 D
2020
33 F
2021
26 F
2022
24 F
2023
15 F
2024
10 F
2025
20 F
2026
14 F
2027
1 A

Most Common Components

POWER TRAIN
15
BACK OVER PREVENTION
13
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
12
SEATS
11
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
10
SUSPENSION
9
STRUCTURE
9
VISIBILITY
7
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
6
EQUIPMENT
5

Most Severe Recalls

ENGINE — Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer, Mustang, Lincoln Corsair, and 2025 Maverick vehicles. The cylinder head may have been improperly manufactured, which c…

High Priority

SEAT BELTS — Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The seat belt anchor bolts at the second-row outer seating positions may be improper…

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL — Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer and Mustang vehicles. The engine piston circlips may have been incorrectly installed during manufacturing, which can re…

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL — Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Explorer, Ranger, and Bronco vehicles. The engine may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL — 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.

Best Years (Fewest Recalls)

Worst Years (Most Recalls)

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