NHTSA recall history

2026 Ford Explorer Recalls

Review 11 NHTSA recall campaigns reported for this model-year combination, including components, consequences, remedies and official campaign numbers.

11recall campaigns
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD…most common component
Jul 21, 2026latest campaign date
Aug 19, 2026last NHTSA check
Common recalled components
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL 2VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD 2SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST 1SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY 1VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR 1SEAT BELTS 1
Campaign timeline
20268 campaigns
20253 campaigns
Official campaigns

2026 Ford Explorer recall campaigns

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

VehicleJul 21, 2026

Ford power adjust recall — NHTSA campaign 26V470000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. An unoccupied driver's seat may recline unintentionally during certain scenarios, such as…

power adjustFord Motor Company
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 31, 2026

Ford fan/motor recall — NHTSA campaign 26V202000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Lincoln Aviator and Explorer vehicles. The heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) system may fail, which can cause the…

fan/motorFord 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
VehicleJan 21, 2026

Explorer windshield recall — NHTSA campaign 26V024000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a…

windshieldFord Motor Company
VehicleDec 1, 2025

Ford engine recall — NHTSA campaign 25V828000

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 can cause…

engineFord 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
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Model-level recall history can show campaigns associated with 2026 Ford Explorer, but it cannot confirm whether your specific vehicle still has an unrepaired recall.

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About 2026 Ford Explorer recall results

This page groups NHTSA campaigns returned for the 2026 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

2026 Ford Explorer recall questions

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

How many recalls are listed for the 2026 Ford Explorer?

This page currently lists 11 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns returned for the 2026 Ford Explorer.

What is the latest 2026 Ford Explorer recall campaign on this page?

The latest campaign currently shown is Ford power adjust recall — NHTSA campaign 26V470000, reported Jul 21, 2026.

Which component appears most often in 2026 Ford Explorer recalls?

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL is the most frequent component in the campaigns currently listed here, appearing in 2 campaigns.

Does a 2026 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 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 and additional years.