Ford Explorer Recalls by Year

Every Explorer model-year's recall record, 2010–2026, straight from the NHTSA database. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, however old the vehicle is.

Recall data as of Nov 13, 2026 — NHTSA. For a live answer, run the check yourself, or see the latest recalls across all makes.

Ford Explorer recalls by model year

Numbers are open recalls NHTSA has on file for that year. × means none on file — not a guarantee. Every year links to that vehicle's full, live recall page.

Model year	Open recalls
2026NEW	15
2025	20
2024	10
2023	15
2022	24
2021	26
2020	33
2019	6
2018	7
2017	14
2016	15
2015	9
2014	7
2013	12
2012	7
2011	8
2010	2

Recent Ford Explorer recalls

2026 Ford Explorer + 1 more

NEW

Interior Lighting · Reported Nov 2, 2026

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Explorer Police Interceptor vehicles. A phantom "Global On" command in the overhead console may illuminate the map lights and prevent them…

Full recall 26V726000 Check the 2026 Ford Explorer

How recall repairs work

Repairs are free at any franchised Ford dealer — regardless of the vehicle's age or whether you bought it new.
Bring the NHTSA campaign number; it's printed on each recall on the model-year's page above, and on the notice you receive in the mail.
Call ahead: some recalls are announced before parts are available, and the dealer can tell you when yours are in.
Your VIN tells the dealer whether your exact vehicle is affected — the free check accepts one and never stores it.

Keep your vehicle

Save it to your free garage and we'll email you the day NHTSA files a new recall for it — free.

Save this vehicle — free