2021 FORD EXPLORER — Owner-Reported Problems

NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Snapshot 2026-08-22 416 complaints · 27 recalls
Most-reported system: POWER TRAIN (87 complaints · 20.9%)
Safety signals:
  • Crashes 16
  • Fires 5
  • Injuries 18
  • Deaths 0
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Component Problem Distribution

Share of owner complaints filed for each vehicle system (unaffected by sales volume)

Component Problem Distribution POWER TRAIN appears in 87 of 416 owner complaints (20.9%) in this vehicle snapshot. POWER TRAIN: 87 complaints, 20.9% of reports POWER TRAIN 87 · 20.9% · 1 crash reports ENGINE: 44 complaints, 10.6% of reports ENGINE 44 · 10.6% · 2 fire reports VISIBILITY: 37 complaints, 8.9% of reports VISIBILITY 37 · 8.9% BACK OVER PREVENTION: 30 complaints, 7.2% of reports BACK OVER PREVENTION 30 · 7.2% ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 23 complaints, 5.5% of reports ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 23 · 5.5% · 1 crash reports 2 fire reports FUEL SYSTEM: 18 complaints, 4.3% of reports FUEL SYSTEM 18 · 4.3% · 1 crash reports STRUCTURE: 17 complaints, 4.1% of reports STRUCTURE 17 · 4.1% FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: 15 complaints, 3.6% of reports FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 15 · 3.6% · 1 crash reports SERVICE BRAKES: 13 complaints, 3.1% of reports SERVICE BRAKES 13 · 3.1% · 2 crash reports UNKNOWN OR OTHER: 167 complaints, 40.1% of reports UNKNOWN OR OTHER 167 · 40.1% · 5 crash reports 1 fire reports 0% 25% 50% 75% 100%

UNKNOWN OR OTHER is an NHTSA classification artifact and is always listed last.

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System / Component Complaints Share of Reports Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires)
POWER TRAIN 87 20.9% 1 crashes · 0 fires
ENGINE 44 10.6% 0 crashes · 2 fires
VISIBILITY 37 8.9% 0 crashes · 0 fires
BACK OVER PREVENTION 30 7.2% 0 crashes · 0 fires
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 23 5.5% 1 crashes · 2 fires
FUEL SYSTEM 18 4.3% 1 crashes · 0 fires
STRUCTURE 17 4.1% 0 crashes · 0 fires
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 15 3.6% 1 crashes · 0 fires
SERVICE BRAKES 13 3.1% 2 crashes · 0 fires
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 167 40.1% 5 crashes · 1 fires
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Problem & Recall Timeline

Observed complaint volume and manufacturer recall actions over time

Problem & Recall Timeline Owner reports in this snapshot begin in Jan 2021; the first recall shown was reported in Dec 2020. 2021-Q1: 1 owner reports 1 2021-Q2: 4 owner reports 4 2021-Q3: 4 owner reports 4 2021-Q4: 9 owner reports 9 2022-Q1: 11 owner reports 11 2022-Q2: 20 owner reports 20 2022-Q3: 13 owner reports 13 2022-Q4: 5 owner reports 5 2023-Q1: 14 owner reports 14 2023-Q2: 22 owner reports 22 2023-Q3: 22 owner reports 22 2023-Q4: 32 owner reports 32 2024-Q1: 30 owner reports 30 2024-Q2: 17 owner reports 17 2024-Q3: 20 owner reports 20 2024-Q4: 15 owner reports 15 2025-Q1: 19 owner reports 19 2025-Q2: 24 owner reports 24 2025-Q3: 34 owner reports 34 2025-Q4: 26 owner reports 26 2026-Q1: 26 owner reports 26 2026-Q2: 25 owner reports 25 2026-Q3: 23 owner reports 23 Owner reports Dec 2020 Jul 2026 Recall campaign 20V788000 ◆ Recall campaign 20V788000 Recall campaign 21V652000 ◆ Recall campaign 21V652000 Recall campaign 21V735000 ◆ Recall campaign 21V735000 Recall campaign 21V870000 ◆ Recall campaign 21V870000 Recall campaign 22V255000 ◆ Recall campaign 22V255000 Recall campaign 23V022000 ◆ Recall campaign 23V022000 Recall campaign 23V069000 ◆ Recall campaign 23V069000 Recall campaign 23V199000 ◆ Recall campaign 23V199000 Recall campaign 23V305000 ◆ Recall campaign 23V305000 Recall campaign 23V342000 ◆ Recall campaign 23V342000 Recall campaign 23V626000 ◆ Recall campaign 23V626000 Recall campaign 23V675000 ◆ Recall campaign 23V675000 Recall campaign 24V598000 ◆ Recall campaign 24V598000 Recall campaign 24V635000 ◆ Recall campaign 24V635000 Recall campaign 24V852000 ◆ Recall campaign 24V852000 Recall campaign 25V093000 ◆ Recall campaign 25V093000 Recall campaign 25V159000 ◆ Recall campaign 25V159000 Recall campaign 25V166000 ◆ Recall campaign 25V166000 Recall campaign 25V393000 ◆ Recall campaign 25V393000 Recall campaign 25V442000 ◆ Recall campaign 25V442000 Recall campaign 25V455000 ◆ Recall campaign 25V455000 Recall campaign 25V685000 ◆ Recall campaign 25V685000 Recall campaign 26V117000 ◆ Recall campaign 26V117000 Recall campaign 26V123000 ◆ Recall campaign 26V123000 Recall campaign 26V159000 ◆ Recall campaign 26V159000 Recall campaign 26V402000 ◆ Recall campaign 26V402000 Recall campaign 26V451000 ◆ Recall campaign 26V451000 Investigation DP22005 ● Investigation DP22005 Investigation DP22005 ● Investigation DP22005 Investigation RQ23002 ● Investigation RQ23002 Investigation EA23002 ● Investigation EA23002
  • Campaign 21V735000 was reported 13 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 22V255000 was reported 342 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 23V022000 was reported 501 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 23V069000 was reported 644 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 23V199000 was reported 87 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 23V305000 was reported 596 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 23V342000 was reported 610 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 23V626000 was reported 753 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 23V675000 was reported 882 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 24V635000 was reported 953 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 24V852000 was reported 1,287 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 25V159000 was reported 1,282 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 25V166000 was reported 1,407 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 25V393000 was reported 1,504 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 25V442000 was reported 1,387 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 25V455000 was reported 1,186 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 25V685000 was reported 1,623 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 26V117000 was reported 1,269 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 26V123000 was reported 1,636 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 26V402000 was reported 1,874 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 26V451000 was reported 1,900 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
View timeline records as a table
Date Record type Count Record identifier
2021-Q1 Owner reports 1
2021-Q2 Owner reports 4
2021-Q3 Owner reports 4
2021-Q4 Owner reports 9
2022-Q1 Owner reports 11
2022-Q2 Owner reports 20
2022-Q3 Owner reports 13
2022-Q4 Owner reports 5
2023-Q1 Owner reports 14
2023-Q2 Owner reports 22
2023-Q3 Owner reports 22
2023-Q4 Owner reports 32
2024-Q1 Owner reports 30
2024-Q2 Owner reports 17
2024-Q3 Owner reports 20
2024-Q4 Owner reports 15
2025-Q1 Owner reports 19
2025-Q2 Owner reports 24
2025-Q3 Owner reports 34
2025-Q4 Owner reports 26
2026-Q1 Owner reports 26
2026-Q2 Owner reports 25
2026-Q3 Owner reports 23
Recall campaign 1 20V788000
Recall campaign 1 21V652000
Recall campaign 1 21V735000
Recall campaign 1 21V870000
Recall campaign 1 22V255000
Recall campaign 1 23V022000
Recall campaign 1 23V069000
Recall campaign 1 23V199000
Recall campaign 1 23V305000
Recall campaign 1 23V342000
Recall campaign 1 23V626000
Recall campaign 1 23V675000
Recall campaign 1 24V598000
Recall campaign 1 24V635000
Recall campaign 1 24V852000
Recall campaign 1 25V093000
Recall campaign 1 25V159000
Recall campaign 1 25V166000
Recall campaign 1 25V393000
Recall campaign 1 25V442000
Recall campaign 1 25V455000
Recall campaign 1 25V685000
Recall campaign 1 26V117000
Recall campaign 1 26V123000
Recall campaign 1 26V159000
Recall campaign 1 26V402000
Recall campaign 1 26V451000
Defect investigation 1 DP22005
Defect investigation 1 DP22005
Defect investigation 1 RQ23002
Defect investigation 1 EA23002
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Safety Recalls (27)

Official safety recall campaigns filed with NHTSA

  1. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 20V788000

    Report date
    Component:
    Not available in the source record
    Consequence:
    With a loose motor mount, motor vibration may cause the axle to disconnect from the engine and could result in loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove and replace the right hand motor mount fasteners, free of charge. The recall began February 3, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S72.
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  2. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 21V652000

    Report date
    Component:
    AIR BAGS
    Consequence:
    Improper deployment of a side air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the side air bag assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 10, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C19.
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  3. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 21V735000

    Report date
    Component:
    BACK OVER PREVENTION
    Consequence:
    A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will update the Image Processing Module (IPMB) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 16, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S44.
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  4. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 21V870000

    Report date
    Component:
    SUSPENSION
    Consequence:
    A rear suspension module with incorrect components may affect vehicle handling, ride height, and braking characteristics, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the rear suspension module, and replace any incorrect parts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S47.
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  5. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 22V255000

    Report date
    Component:
    POWER TRAIN
    Consequence:
    A disconnected driveshaft can result in vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in 'Park' without the parking brake applied, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the bushing and axle cover, or update the electronic parking brake software. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2022, and March 10, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S27.
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  6. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 23V022000

    Report date
    Component:
    BACK OVER PREVENTION
    Consequence:
    Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will update the image processing module (IPMB) software, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed April 25, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S02. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall number 21V-735. Vehicles previously repaired under 21V-735 will need to have the new remedy performed.
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  7. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 23V069000

    Report date
    Component:
    POWER TRAIN
    Consequence:
    A park system that is damaged may not shift into "PARK," resulting in a vehicle rollaway and increasing the risk of injury or crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the park system for damage and repair as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S05.
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  8. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 23V199000

    Report date
    Component:
    PARKING BRAKE
    Consequence:
    Without the electronic parking brake applied, the vehicle could rollaway if the driveshaft disconnects. A disconnected driveshaft can also result in a loss of drive power. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will update the PCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 31, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S16.
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  9. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 23V305000

    Report date
    Component:
    BACK OVER PREVENTION
    Consequence:
    A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will update the ICS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C14.
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  10. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 23V342000

    Report date
    Component:
    BACK OVER PREVENTION
    Consequence:
    Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the 360-degree camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S23. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall number 23V-022. Vehicles previously repaired under 23V-022 will need to have the new remedy performed.
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  11. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 23V626000

    Report date
    Component:
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
    Consequence:
    Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will perform a Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) diagnostic test and replace the high voltage battery pack, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 8, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford Motor Company's number for this recall is 23S53.
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  12. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 23V675000

    Report date
    Component:
    POWER TRAIN
    Consequence:
    A disconnected driveshaft can result in a loss of drive power or a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not applied. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the subframe bushing and rear axle bolt. They will also inspect the rear axle cover for damage near the bolt hole location and replace with a new cover if any damage is found. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 19, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S55.
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  13. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 24V598000

    Report date
    Component:
    Not available in the source record
    Consequence:
    An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine as promptly as possible upon hearing unexpected engine noises, or after experiencing an unexpected engine power reduction, or seeing smoke from the engine compartment. Dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software. In addition, dealers will inspect for connecting rod bearing failure and if necessary, replace the engine long block. All inspections and repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S52.
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  14. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 24V635000

    Report date
    Component:
    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
    Consequence:
    A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will perform an engine cycle test and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S55.
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  15. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 24V852000

    Report date
    Component:
    EQUIPMENT
    Consequence:
    Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C39.
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  16. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 25V093000

    Report date
    Component:
    Not available in the source record
    Consequence:
    A loose seat belt or seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect seat belt buckle anchor bolts in all seating positions. Additionally, dealers will inspect the seat belt retractor anchor bolt and seat belt anchor bolt at the second-row center seating position, if equipped. If loose anchor bolts are found, the affected seat components will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 5, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S09.
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  17. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 25V159000

    Report date
    Component:
    BACK OVER PREVENTION
    Consequence:
    Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will update the Image Processing Module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S27.
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  18. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 25V166000

    Report date
    Component:
    POWER TRAIN
    Consequence:
    A disconnected driveshaft can result in vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park without the parking brake applied. A disconnected driveshaft can also result in a loss of drive power. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S22.
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  19. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 25V393000

    Report date
    Component:
    SEATS
    Consequence:
    A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the second-row seat switch, and replace the bezel around the switch as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S67.
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  20. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 25V442000

    Report date
    Component:
    BACK OVER PREVENTION
    Consequence:
    A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.
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  21. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 25V455000

    Report date
    Component:
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
    Consequence:
    An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the low pressure fuel pump on super duty vehicles and update the powertrain control module (PCM) software on all other affected vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S75.
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  22. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 25V685000

    Report date
    Component:
    EQUIPMENT
    Consequence:
    An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 3, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated September 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 15, 2025.
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  23. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 26V117000

    Report date
    Component:
    VISIBILITY
    Consequence:
    Windshield wipers that fail to operate properly can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and replace the front wiper motors as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed April 2, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in October 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S14. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 4, 2026.
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  24. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 26V123000

    Report date
    Component:
    BACK OVER PREVENTION
    Consequence:
    An incorrectly displayed rearview image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will update the accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C11. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026.
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  25. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 26V159000

    Report date
    Component:
    Not available in the source record
    Consequence:
    A loose seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the second-row outer seat belt lower anchor bolts and replace or repair them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 30, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C18. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 19, 2026.
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  26. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 26V402000

    Report date
    Component:
    POWER TRAIN
    Consequence:
    Park system damage may result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, and inspect and replace any damaged transmission components as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 10, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in April 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S48. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 26, 2026.
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  27. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 26V451000

    Report date
    Component:
    SEATS
    Consequence:
    A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and replace the bezel around the switch as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters explaining the safety risk are expected to be mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in January 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S52. This recall expands Recall 25V393. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 16, 2026.
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