VehicleJul 14, 2026
Explorer body recall — NHTSA campaign 26V448000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles. The roof rail covers may come loose and detach from the vehicle.
bodyFord Motor Company
Common recalled components
STRUCTURE:BODY 2SUSPENSION:REAR 1EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER 1STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS 1SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER 1
Campaign timeline
20263 campaigns
20241 campaign
20211 campaign
20191 campaign
Recalls by year
Ford Explorer recalls by model year
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Linked NHTSA campaigns
Recent campaigns for Ford Explorer
Each campaign below links to its detailed NHTSA recall record.
VehicleFeb 20, 2026
Explorer rear recall — NHTSA campaign 26V101000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture.
rearFord Motor Company
VehicleJan 15, 2026
Ford engine block heater recall — NHTSA campaign 26V012000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Focus, 2019 Explorer, and 2024 Explorer vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short…
engine block heaterFord Motor Company
VehicleJan 19, 2024
Explorer roof and pillars recall — NHTSA campaign 24V031000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles. The A-pillar trim retention clips may not be properly engaged, allowing the trim to detach.
roof and pillarsFord Motor Company
VehicleMay 5, 2021
Explorer body recall — NHTSA campaign 21V316000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles. The retention pins could loosen and allow the roof rail covers to detach from the vehicle.
bodyFord Motor Company
VehicleAug 28, 2019
Ford recliner recall — NHTSA campaign 19V633000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 and 2019-2020 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 Ford Explorer, 2019-2020 Expedition, and…
reclinerFord Motor Company
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Model-level recall history can show campaigns associated with Ford Explorer, but it cannot confirm whether your specific vehicle still has an unrepaired recall.
Understanding Ford Explorer recall history
The same NHTSA campaign can apply to more than one Ford Explorer model year. This overview counts each campaign once, while the model-year links show the campaigns returned for each exact year.
Use this page to research patterns and compare campaigns. It does not determine whether a specific VIN is included in a recall or whether a recall repair remains open.
Vehicle recall FAQ
Ford Explorer recall questions
Answers are based on the NHTSA campaign history currently available on this page.
How many Ford Explorer recall campaigns are listed?
This page currently groups 6 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns across 1 Ford Explorer model year with results.
Which Ford Explorer model years have recall pages?
Recall pages are currently available for 2019.
What is the latest Ford Explorer recall campaign shown here?
The latest campaign currently shown is Explorer body recall — NHTSA campaign 26V448000, reported Jul 14, 2026.
What component is recalled most often on the Ford Explorer?
STRUCTURE:BODY is the most frequent component in the Ford Explorer campaigns currently represented here, appearing in 2 campaigns.
Does a Ford Explorer recall page show whether my VIN needs repair?
No. These model-level pages summarize NHTSA campaigns by year. Use the official NHTSA VIN lookup to check whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.