Ford Explorer: recall status ⚠ Recalls found. Ford Explorer is named in 8 official recalls in our current data:
NHTSA recall 26V548000 — An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.NHTSA recall 26V532000 — Engine failure can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, bearing failure may cause a breach in the engine block, allowing oil to leak, increasing the risk of a fire.NHTSA recall 26V470000 — Unexpected movement of the driver’s seat back may trap a second-row occupant, increasing the risk of injury.And 5 more listed below. Source checks: September 7, 2026 at 6:00 AM UTC (oldest successful check).
Sources, dates and coverage limits We collect recent notices on a six-hour schedule using a rolling 90-day source request. Older retained records may also appear. This is a recall index, not a catalogue of all products or a complete recall history.
CPSC: stored recall dates April 30, 2026 to September 3, 2026. NHTSA: stored recall dates April 24, 2026 to September 1, 2026. FDA: stored recall dates April 29, 2026 to August 19, 2026. USDA FSIS is not aggregated here. Check USDA meat, poultry and processed egg notices . EPA and U.S. Coast Guard are not aggregated. Source delays and missing identifiers can prevent a match.
Brand Ford Model number(s) Explorer Recalls naming this model NHTSA · Vehicle · August 25, 2026
An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Company / brand: Ford Motor Company
Affected products: Ford Bronco , Ford Bronco Sport , Ford Explorer +2 more
Official ID 26V548000 ·
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NHTSA · Vehicle · August 13, 2026
Engine failure can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, bearing failure may cause a breach in the engine block, allowing oil to leak, incr…
Company / brand: Ford Motor Company
Affected product: Ford Explorer
Official ID 26V532000 ·
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NHTSA · Vehicle · July 21, 2026
Unexpected movement of the driver’s seat back may trap a second-row occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
Company / brand: Ford Motor Company
Affected products: Ford Explorer , Lincoln Aviator
Official ID 26V470000 ·
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NHTSA · Vehicle · July 14, 2026
A detached roof rail cover can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Company / brand: Ford Motor Company
Affected product: Ford Explorer
Official ID 26V448000 ·
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NHTSA · Vehicle · July 14, 2026
A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Company / brand: Ford Motor Company
Affected products: Ford Explorer , Lincoln Aviator
Official ID 26V451000 ·
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NHTSA · Vehicle · June 24, 2026
Park system damage may result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Company / brand: Ford Motor Company
Affected products: Ford Expedition , Ford Explorer , Ford F-150 +2 more
Official ID 26V402000 ·
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NHTSA · Vehicle · June 9, 2026
A park system that is damaged may not shift into "PARK," resulting in a vehicle rollaway and increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Company / brand: Ford Motor Company
Affected product: Ford Explorer
Official ID 26V371000 ·
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NHTSA · Vehicle · May 27, 2026
A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Company / brand: Ford Motor Company
Affected products: Ford Bronco , Ford Explorer , Ford Ranger
Official ID 26V343000 ·
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Compiled from connected official public-domain government data. Sources last checked September 7, 2026 at 6:00 AM UTC.