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Recall List for the 2020 Ford Explorer

Official recalls have been issued for the 2020 Ford Explorer by the NHTSA. The complete details of all recalls are listed below, along with what they cover and the recommended solutions.

Recalls don't cost you anything to get fixed, but most are time-limited, so if your car is affected you should call your local Ford service department immediately!

If you have questions about a recall, write down your VIN & then call Ford customer service.

  1. RECALL:

    An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury. Read more »

    Date Announced
    AUG 09, 2024
    Vehicles Affected
    85,238
  2. RECALL:

    A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the drivers view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAR 08, 2024
    Vehicles Affected
    1,988
  3. RECALL:

    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 ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    OCT 06, 2023
    Vehicles Affected
    238,364
  4. RECALL:

    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. Read more »

    Date Announced
    SEP 08, 2023
    Vehicles Affected
    2,954
  5. RECALL:

    Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAY 12, 2023
    Vehicles Affected
    442,973
  6. RECALL:

    A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Read more »

    Date Announced
    APR 28, 2023
    Vehicles Affected
    523
  7. RECALL:

    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 ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAR 24, 2023
    Vehicles Affected
    674
  8. RECALL:

    A park system that is damaged may not shift into "PARK, " resulting in a vehicle rollaway and increasing the risk of injury or crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    FEB 10, 2023
    Vehicles Affected
    3,674
  9. RECALL:

    Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    JAN 23, 2023
    Vehicles Affected
    382,759
  10. RECALL: Rearview Camera Image May Not Display

    A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    SEP 22, 2021
    Vehicles Affected
    228,297
  11. RECALL: Rear Lower Control Arm Bolts May Break

    Broken RLCA bolts can cause a loss of steering control, and increase the risk of a crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAR 10, 2021
    Vehicles Affected
    49
  12. RECALL: Motor Mount Fasteners May Loosen Over Time

    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. Read more »

    Date Announced
    DEC 17, 2020
    Vehicles Affected
    1,405
  13. RECALL: Fuel Tank Inlet Check Valve Not Welded Properly

    An incomplete weld securing the inlet check valve to the fuel tank shell could result in a substantial fuel leak during a crash, increasing the risk of fire. Read more »

    Date Announced
    NOV 24, 2020
    Vehicles Affected
    17
  14. RECALL: Drive Shaft May Fracture On Weld Seam

    Defective drive shafts may fail and cause a loss of connection between the transfer case and rear axle, possibly resulting in a vehicle rollaway when in Park or a loss of drive. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash. The drive shafts can also deform and separate from the driveline and potentially contact ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    NOV 10, 2020
    Vehicles Affected
    10,905
  15. RECALL: Distorted Or Inoperative Rearview Camera/FMVSS 111

    Reduced rearward visibility can increase the risk of a crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    SEP 23, 2020
    Vehicles Affected
    620,246
  16. RECALL: Rear Center Seat Belt Not Secured Properly

    Vehicles with seat belt buckles that are not properly secured may fail to restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Read more »

    Date Announced
    SEP 10, 2020
    Vehicles Affected
    29
  17. RECALL: Side Air Bag May Be Loose In Seat Back

    If the side air bag or seat back fasteners were not properly tightened, the side air bag deployment could be affected, increasing the risk of injury during a ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    AUG 21, 2020
    Vehicles Affected
    488
  18. RECALL: Fuel Lines May Chafe Together Causing Fuel Leak

    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Read more »

    Date Announced
    DEC 04, 2019
    Vehicles Affected
    3,857
  19. RECALL: Wiring Harness May Contact A/C Pulley Or Belt

    The A/C pulley may rub through the wiring harness insulation and contact the unfused battery positive wire, resulting in a short circuit, increasing the risk of a ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    SEP 30, 2019
    Vehicles Affected
    10,655
  20. RECALL: Reduced Seat Back Strength/FMVSS 202 & 207

    A seat back with an improperly assembled recliner mechanism may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    AUG 28, 2019
    Vehicles Affected
    639,137
  21. RECALL: Vehicles Still In Factory Mode/FMVSS 114/102

    Without the cover, the MPR lever may be unintentionally moved, allowing the vehicle to roll away. Being in Factory Mode, the vehicle will not display warnings and/or gear selection on the instrument cluster. Both conditions increase the risk of a ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    AUG 05, 2019
    Vehicles Affected
    13,896

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