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Ford Explorer recalls by model year
NHTSA lists 215 recall campaigns across the 2010 to 2025 Explorer model years in our list. Pick a year to see each campaign and the free fix.
| Model year | Campaigns | Most recent part |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Explorer recalls | 20 | Seats: power adjust |
| 2024 Explorer recalls | 10 | Seats: mid/rear assembly |
| 2023 Explorer recalls | 15 | Seats: mid/rear assembly |
| 2022 Explorer recalls | 24 | Seats: mid/rear assembly |
| 2021 Explorer recalls | 26 | Seats: mid/rear assembly |
| 2020 Explorer recalls | 33 | Seats: mid/rear assembly |
| 2019 Explorer recalls | 6 | Structure: body |
| 2018 Explorer recalls | 7 | Structure: body |
| 2017 Explorer recalls | 14 | Structure: body |
| 2016 Explorer recalls | 15 | Structure: body |
| 2015 Explorer recalls | 9 | Back over prevention: camera |
| 2014 Explorer recalls | 7 | Structure: roof and pillars |
| 2013 Explorer recalls | 12 | Structure: roof and pillars |
| 2012 Explorer recalls | 7 | Structure: roof and pillars |
| 2011 Explorer recalls | 8 | Structure: roof and pillars |
| 2010 Explorer recalls | 2 | Equipment |
Parts that come up most
Across these years, the parts named most often in Explorer campaigns are:
- Back over prevention (33 campaigns)
- Suspension (28 campaigns)
- Power train (25 campaigns)
- Structure (24 campaigns)
- Seats (22 campaigns)
- Equipment (16 campaigns)
One campaign often covers several model years, so the same recall can appear under more than one year. Your VIN tells you which ones apply to your car.
More: all Ford recalls.
Ford Explorer recall questions
Which Ford Explorer year has the most recalls?
Of the model years we list, the 2020 Explorer has the most, with 33 campaigns. Many campaigns cover several model years, so the same recall can show on more than one page.
Should I avoid a Ford Explorer with recalls?
Not by itself. Recalls are fixed free, and a car with a completed recall is no worse off. Check the VIN of the exact car before you buy.
Source: NHTSA recalls API, checked 2026-10-28. Not a repair shop, estimates only.