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The Explorer has 2,229 owner complaints and 128 safety recalls in the NHTSA database (2020–2025). Below are the most recent owner reports.
Subject: Safety Recall 26S48 / NHTSA Campaign 26V402 – Supplemental Progressive Damage & Dealer Non-Compliance Report – 2020 Ford Explorer (VIN: [XXX]) Body: To the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, I am writing to file a supplemental safety complaint and non-compliance report regarding Ford Safety Recall 26S4…
While driving, the transmission commanded the parking pawl to engage while the vehicle was in motion. This caused an immediate, violent loss of propulsion in traffic, posing a severe crash risk. Furthermore, because the parking pawl sheared off at speed, the vehicle now poses a critical rollaway risk when shifted into …
On XXX, this 2022 Ford Explorer ST was involved in a low-velocity impact collision (under 20 km/h) into a concrete pillar inside a shopping mall parking structure in [XXX]. The point of impact was isolated to the front passenger quarter panel of the vehicle. Despite the very low speed and localized nature of the collis…
Our first occurrence happened right after we pulled out of a parking space, then proceeded to drive; only to be alerted with numerous warnings, 1. Anti-lock brake fault. 2. Hill start assist warning. 3. Anti-lock brake system fault. 4. Electronic parking brake warning. 5. Pre-collision assist not available. It pa…
While driving, the drivers seat started to move all the way forward and the back rest started folding all the way forward as well.
Driver side crack at the exit point of the catalytic converter exposes car cabin to emissions exhaust. All 2020-2022 Ford Explorer models. Dealer confirmed that replacement is covered under the 8yr/80K warranty. Ford recognized this problem and manufactured a new and improved/updated the catalytic connection along with…
The contact owns a 2025 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V451000 (Seats); however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that after slightly brushing against the second-row seat easy access button, the row of seats unlocked and tilted forward. …
I am reporting a potential safety defect involving the panoramic moonroof/sunroof sunshade assembly on my 2022 Ford Explorer King Ranch, which I purchased used. The sunshade track or support mechanism appears to be failing, causing the sunshade material to sag significantly from its intended position. When the panoram…
I was driving on a highway route on October 24, 2026 with my toddler and mother in the car. I stopped at a red light. While stopped my car lost complete power and could not be restarted (no buttons worked, lock/unlock, start button/ hazard lights etc). The police had to be contacted as even my hazard lights would not a…
My 2021 Ford Explorer is subject to safety recall 26S14/NHTSA 26V117. Ford announced this recall in March 2026, but as of November 3, 2026, Ford still identifies the remedy as unavailable. Authorized dealers cannot inspect, repair, or close the recall. The unresolved recall prevents lawful use of the vehicle on a car-s…
