NHTSA recall history

2025 Ford Explorer Recalls

Review 19 NHTSA recall campaigns reported for this model-year combination, including components, consequences, remedies and official campaign numbers.

19recall campaigns
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLYmost common component
Jul 14, 2026latest campaign date
Aug 19, 2026last NHTSA check
Common recalled components
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY 2ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL 2BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE 2SEAT BELTS 1ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) 1EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS 1
Campaign timeline
20266 campaigns
202510 campaigns
20243 campaigns
Official campaigns

2025 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

Explorer headlights recall — NHTSA campaign 26V121000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Explorer vehicles. The Dynamic Bending Light (DBL) system software may cause the passenger-side headlight to turn in the wrong…

headlightsFord Motor Company
VehicleOct 24, 2025

Ford windshield recall — NHTSA campaign 25V730000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Lincoln Corsair, Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The windshield glass may have visible air bubbles, which can obscure the…

windshieldFord Motor Company
VehicleAug 22, 2025

Ford tail lights recall — NHTSA campaign 25V543000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer and Aviator vehicles. When towing a trailer, the tail lights on the trailer may fail to illuminate due to an improperly…

tail lightsFord 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
VehicleJun 3, 2025

Explorer caliper recall — NHTSA campaign 25V371000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer vehicles. The bolts securing the front brake caliper may not be tightened properly, which can result in a loss of front brake…

caliperFord Motor Company
VehicleMar 14, 2025

Ford valves/valve body recall — NHTSA campaign 25V164000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Bronco, 2024 Ranger, 2025 Mustang, Explorer, and Aviator vehicles. The transmission valve body may have been machined…

valves/valve bodyFord 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 23, 2024

Ford injectors recall — NHTSA campaign 24V634000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Lincoln Corsair, 2023-2024 Escape, 2024 Mustang, and 2025 Explorer vehicles. The fuel injectors may have been assembled without O-ring…

injectorsFord Motor Company
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About 2025 Ford Explorer recall results

This page groups NHTSA campaigns returned for the 2025 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

2025 Ford Explorer recall questions

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

How many recalls are listed for the 2025 Ford Explorer?

This page currently lists 19 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns returned for the 2025 Ford Explorer.

What is the latest 2025 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 2025 Ford Explorer recalls?

SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY is the most frequent component in the campaigns currently listed here, appearing in 2 campaigns.

Does a 2025 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, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 and additional years.