NHTSA recall history

2022 Ford Explorer Recalls

Review 24 NHTSA recall campaigns reported for this model-year combination, including components, consequences, remedies and official campaign numbers.

24recall campaigns
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWAREmost common component
Jul 14, 2026latest campaign date
Aug 19, 2026last NHTSA check
Common recalled components
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE 3SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY 2POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT 2BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA 2POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) 2SEAT BELTS 1
Campaign timeline
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20243 campaigns
20238 campaigns
20223 campaigns
Official campaigns

2022 Ford Explorer recall campaigns

Open a campaign for the reported problem, consequence, remedy and official NHTSA campaign number.

VehicleJul 14, 2026

Ford mid/rear recall — NHTSA campaign 26V451000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2027 Aviator and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles. The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the…

mid/rearFord Motor Company
VehicleMar 17, 2026

Ford seat belts recall — NHTSA campaign 26V159000

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 improperly…

seat beltsFord Motor Company
VehicleMar 3, 2026

Ford motor recall — NHTSA campaign 26V117000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Aviator, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may fail and prevent the windshield…

motorFord Motor Company
VehicleOct 10, 2025

Ford engine block heater recall — NHTSA campaign 25V685000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco…

engine block heaterFord Motor Company
VehicleJul 7, 2025

Ford fuel pump recall — NHTSA campaign 25V455000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, 2021-2022 Lincoln Navigator, Mustang, F-150, and 2022…

fuel pumpFord Motor Company
VehicleJun 13, 2025

Ford mid/rear recall — NHTSA campaign 25V393000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats…

mid/rearFord Motor Company
VehicleMar 14, 2025

Explorer driveshaft recall — NHTSA campaign 25V166000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 23V-199 or 22V-255. The rear axle horizontal mounting bolt…

driveshaftFord Motor Company
VehicleNov 8, 2024

Ford labels recall — NHTSA campaign 24V852000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air…

labelsFord Motor Company
VehicleAug 10, 2024

Explorer engine recall — NHTSA campaign 24V598000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles equipped with the Police Interceptor Utility Package. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor…

engineFord Motor Company
VehicleSep 8, 2023

Ford traction battery recall — NHTSA campaign 23V626000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Lincoln Aviator and Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with 3.0L PHEV engines. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high…

traction batteryFord Motor Company
VehicleMay 12, 2023

Ford camera recall — NHTSA campaign 23V342000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera. The video output may fail,…

cameraFord Motor Company
VehicleJan 23, 2023

Ford camera recall — NHTSA campaign 23V022000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera. The video output may fail,…

cameraFord Motor Company
VehicleJun 24, 2022

Ford frame and members recall — NHTSA campaign 22V454000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Lincoln Aviator and Ford Explorer vehicles. The engine rails may have been improperly heat-treated. As such, these vehicles fail to…

frame and membersFord Motor Company
VehicleFeb 16, 2022

Ford filler pipe and cap recall — NHTSA campaign 22V088000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The fuel filler tube may detach during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the…

filler pipe and capFord Motor Company
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Confirm open recalls with your VIN

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About 2022 Ford Explorer recall results

This page groups NHTSA campaigns returned for the 2022 Ford Explorer so you can compare the reported problem, possible consequence, remedy and campaign number in one place.

A model-level result cannot establish whether a specific VIN is affected or whether a repair has already been completed. Use the official NHTSA VIN lookup or contact the manufacturer for vehicle-specific confirmation.

Vehicle recall FAQ

2022 Ford Explorer recall questions

Answers are based on the NHTSA campaign history currently available on this page.

How many recalls are listed for the 2022 Ford Explorer?

This page currently lists 24 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns returned for the 2022 Ford Explorer.

What is the latest 2022 Ford Explorer recall campaign on this page?

The latest campaign currently shown is Ford mid/rear recall — NHTSA campaign 26V451000, reported Jul 14, 2026.

Which component appears most often in 2022 Ford Explorer recalls?

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE is the most frequent component in the campaigns currently listed here, appearing in 3 campaigns.

Does a 2022 Ford Explorer recall page confirm my VIN is affected?

No. Model-year recall history cannot confirm whether a specific VIN has an open recall. Use the official NHTSA recall lookup with your VIN or license plate.

Are other Ford Explorer model years available?

Yes. Recall pages are currently available for 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2021, 2020 and additional years.