2026 Ford Explorer recalls
The 2026 Ford Explorer is affected by 14 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.
At a glance
- Recall campaigns
- 14
- Most recent
- September 9, 2026
Source: NHTSA recall records
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Part | Problem | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V-581 | September 9, 2026 | Air bags (frontal) | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer vehicles. The active vent on the passenger side may not open as intended, preventing the air bag from deploying properly. | 7 |
| 26V-548 | August 25, 2026 | Engine and engine cooling (engine, hard parts internal/mechanical) | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer, Bronco, Bronco Sport, Mustang, and Ranger vehicles. The engine piston domes may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in piston dome failure and lead to a loss of drive power. | 10,001 |
| 26V-532 | August 13, 2026 | Engine and engine cooling (engine, hard parts internal/mechanical) | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L engine. The engine connecting rod bearings may seize, which can result in engine failure. | 6 |
| 26V-470 | July 21, 2026 | Seats (front assembly, power adjust) | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. An unoccupied driver's seat may recline unintentionally during certain scenarios, such as remote unlock or remote start. | 76,748 |
| 26V-451 | July 14, 2026 | Seats (mid/rear assembly) | 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 seats unlatching, tipping, or sliding unexpectedly. | 387,911 |
| 26V-343 | May 27, 2026 | Engine and engine cooling (engine, hard parts internal/mechanical) | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Explorer, Ranger, and Bronco vehicles. The engine may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power. | 1,536 |
| 26V-202 | March 31, 2026 | Visibility (defroster/defogger/hvac system, fan/motor) | 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 defrosting and defogging system to become inoperative. | 55 |
| 26V-205 | March 31, 2026 | Engine and engine cooling (engine, hard parts internal/mechanical) | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer and Mustang vehicles. The engine piston circlips may have been incorrectly installed during manufacturing, which can result in piston failure and engine damage, leading to a loss of drive power. | 278 |
| 26V-159 | March 17, 2026 | Seat belts | 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 secured. | 561 |
| 26V-121 | March 3, 2026 | Exterior lighting (headlights) | 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 direction when driving through curves in the road. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor… | 35,772 |
| 26V-024 | January 21, 2026 | Visibility (windshield) | 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 crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 212… | 8 |
| 25V-828 | December 1, 2025 | Engine | 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 the ball plugs to fail, resulting in an oil leak. | 6 |
| 25V-730 | October 24, 2025 | Visibility (windshield) | 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 driver's visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number… | 56,841 |
| 25V-687 | October 10, 2025 | Trailer hitches | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Explorer and 2024-2026 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The trailer hitch assembly bolts may be loose. | 1,412 |