https://plaincars.com/make/ford-explorer New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Ford Explorer. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 02:38:02 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/ford-explorer https://plaincars.com/make/ford-explorer#recall-26V343000-ford-ford-explorer-2025 Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/ford-explorer https://plaincars.com/make/ford-explorer#complaint-2178525 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that while driving rounding a corner at a slow speed, the front passenger’s side A-pillar trim detac https://plaincars.com/make/ford-explorer https://plaincars.com/make/ford-explorer#complaint-2178485 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passenger’s side A-pillar trim on the windshield started to detach. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that the A-pillar https://plaincars.com/make/ford-explorer https://plaincars.com/make/ford-explorer#complaint-2178391 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V031000 (Structure) and 25V347000 (Structure); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. Th https://plaincars.com/make/ford-explorer https://plaincars.com/make/ford-explorer#complaint-2178086 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the passenger's side windshield exterior A-Pillar trim separated from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was inspected, and the dealer confirm https://plaincars.com/make/ford-explorer https://plaincars.com/make/ford-explorer#complaint-2178002 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V031000 (Structure) and 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact stated that whenever it rained or snowed, water was enterin https://plaincars.com/make/ford-explorer https://plaincars.com/make/ford-explorer#complaint-2178003 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V031000 (Structure) and 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact stated that whenever it rained or snowed, water was enterin https://plaincars.com/make/ford-explorer https://plaincars.com/make/ford-explorer#complaint-2178064 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V031000 (Structure) and 25V347000 (Structure). However, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that all the door trims were loose. In addition, there was an abnormal sound coming from the doors while they were closed. The vehicle was taken to an independent https://plaincars.com/make/ford-explorer https://plaincars.com/make/ford-explorer#complaint-2178065 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V031000 (Structure) and 25V347000 (Structure). However, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that all the door trims were loose. In addition, there was an abnormal sound coming from the doors while they were closed. The vehicle was taken to an independent https://plaincars.com/make/ford-explorer https://plaincars.com/make/ford-explorer#complaint-2177990 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT See attached document for complaint. I am in receipt of your multiple Important Safety Recall notices/letter and am very upset with your company. I keep receiving these recall notices/letters and I call the Ford Dealer to set up an appointment and they tell me the part is not available. This has been going on for over a year!!!! If this is a safety recall then why is it not important enough to s https://plaincars.com/make/ford-explorer https://plaincars.com/make/ford-explorer#complaint-2178097 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. Prior to the failure, when the vehicle was started, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine. After several minutes, the sound ceased. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle with a misfire in cylinder #3. The https://plaincars.com/make/ford-explorer https://plaincars.com/make/ford-explorer#complaint-2178103 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (STRUCTURE); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aw https://plaincars.com/make/ford-explorer https://plaincars.com/make/ford-explorer#complaint-2177870 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT My Explorer has the optional double moonroof with an electric sunshade that opens or closes with a button. A week ago when I tried to retract the sunshade I noticed that the driver side of the fabric started drooping. After trying a few more times the roller failed to retract the fabric completely. So when I try to open the sunshade the fabric just hangs from the roller and impedes my view out the https://plaincars.com/make/ford-explorer https://plaincars.com/make/ford-explorer#complaint-2178062 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT For full details please refer to complaint 11715221. Since the initial complaint, repairs have been completed and I will attach a list of parts that were replaced. The repair confirmed the rear axle bolt sheared and there were significant metal shavings in the rear differential. When the bolt broke, numerous other components were damaged as detailed in the repair documentation. Ford has refused to https://plaincars.com/make/ford-explorer https://plaincars.com/make/ford-explorer#complaint-2178063 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT For full details please refer to complaint 11715221. Since the initial complaint, repairs have been completed and I will attach a list of parts that were replaced. The repair confirmed the rear axle bolt sheared and there were significant metal shavings in the rear differential. When the bolt broke, numerous other components were damaged as detailed in the repair documentation. Ford has refused to https://plaincars.com/make/ford-explorer https://plaincars.com/make/ford-explorer#complaint-2178237 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2021 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V393000 (SEATS); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. https://plaincars.com/make/ford-explorer https://plaincars.com/make/ford-explorer#complaint-2177718 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the front driver's side and passenger's side windshield exterior A-Pillar trims had separated from the vehicle while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was inf https://plaincars.com/make/ford-explorer https://plaincars.com/make/ford-explorer#complaint-2177530 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT There is a recall out for Ford vehicles for the pillars outside of the windshield, mine flew off the windshield while driving in the interstate. I called ford trying to schedule an appointment because the same thing happened to my boyfriend’s grandma and she told me there was a recall. I was informed that my vin was not apart of the safety recall for whatever reason. The car is available for inspe https://plaincars.com/make/ford-explorer https://plaincars.com/make/ford-explorer#complaint-2177569 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. While reversing, the rearview camera displayed a distorted image, or the message "No Picture Avai https://plaincars.com/make/ford-explorer https://plaincars.com/make/ford-explorer#complaint-2177581 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and occupied, while attempting to open the driver’s side door with the door handle, the door failed to respond as needed. However, when the button was pushed to unlock the vehicle, the door responded as intended. The contact stated that the driver’s side window failed to operate as needed. Neither an indepe https://plaincars.com/make/ford-explorer https://plaincars.com/make/ford-explorer#complaint-2177643 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Transmission clutch failure. As a result my 2021 ford explorer needs a new transmission. https://plaincars.com/make/ford-explorer https://plaincars.com/make/ford-explorer#complaint-2177820 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The parking collision sensors started to act up. Its been replaced 3 or 4 times in the last year over the same problem and no one has tried to tell me how to fix the issue besides keep getting it replaced. People are at risk of getting hit or hitting a object that could be in the way of me reversing. https://plaincars.com/make/ford-explorer https://plaincars.com/make/ford-explorer#complaint-2177322 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Plastic trims on both sides of the windshield are recalled and ford has not fixed yet. Safety hazard driving and both pieces are loose on vehicle. https://plaincars.com/make/ford-explorer https://plaincars.com/make/ford-explorer#complaint-2177200 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I am filing a safety complaint for my 2013 Ford Explorer (VIN: [XXX] ). There is a strong raw fuel smell inside the cabin, which is a severe fire hazard. This model has a history of cracked fuel delivery modules. Additionally, my vehicle has open recalls for the Rear Suspension Toe Link (19V435/20V675) and the A-Pillar Exterior Trim (24V031). Despite these critical safety issues, the dealer (Midla https://plaincars.com/make/ford-explorer https://plaincars.com/make/ford-explorer#complaint-2177394 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The pillars flew off and I can not get them repaired and they have no remedy for it the dealership glued them back https://plaincars.com/make/ford-explorer https://plaincars.com/make/ford-explorer#complaint-2177324 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Accelerator stuck wide open while entering freeway. I also have a safety recall notice 24S02/NHTSA recall 24V031 https://plaincars.com/make/ford-explorer https://plaincars.com/make/ford-explorer#complaint-2177318 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I own a 2020 Ford Explorer with approximately 85,776 miles. The vehicle has experienced two separate loss-of-propulsion events in traffic. On both occasions, the vehicle suddenly lost power while driving and stalled in the middle of a busy intersection. There was no prior warning of imminent engine failure. After stalling, the vehicle would crank but would not restart. The vehicle was disabled in https://plaincars.com/make/ford-explorer https://plaincars.com/make/ford-explorer#complaint-2177319 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I own a 2020 Ford Explorer with approximately 85,776 miles. The vehicle has experienced two separate loss-of-propulsion events in traffic. On both occasions, the vehicle suddenly lost power while driving and stalled in the middle of a busy intersection. There was no prior warning of imminent engine failure. After stalling, the vehicle would crank but would not restart. The vehicle was disabled in https://plaincars.com/make/ford-explorer https://plaincars.com/make/ford-explorer#complaint-2177054 Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Sunroof clip broke and fabric sags which can affect visibility. https://plaincars.com/make/ford-explorer https://plaincars.com/make/ford-explorer#complaint-2177026 Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Component/System: Low-pressure fuel pump/fuel delivery system related to Recall 25S75. Vehicle is a 2022 Ford Explorer Hybrid. Description: My vehicle is subject to Recall 25S75 involving the low-pressure fuel pump that can cause loss of fuel pressure and engine stalling. The vehicle has stalled six times between about 15,000 and 35,000 miles. The issue is intermittent but ongoing. The vehicle is