# Recalls that may apply to the 2024 Ford Explorer

A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.

## United States (NHTSA), as of 2026-10-19

- [26V451000](/recalls/nhtsa/26V451000.md), 2026-07-14: 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.
- [26V371000](/recalls/nhtsa/26V371000.md), 2026-06-09: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. Ford Motor Company \(Ford\) is recalling certain 2024 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L engine and 10R60 automatic transmission. An unintentional powertrain control module \(PCM\) reset may occur while the vehicle is in motion and result in park system damage. Built 2024\-01\-03 to 2024\-04\-25.
- [26V159000](/recalls/nhtsa/26V159000.md), 2026-03-17: 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.
- [26V123000](/recalls/nhtsa/26V123000.md), 2026-03-03: BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE. Ford Motor Company \(Ford\) is recalling certain 2020\-2022 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2020\-2024 Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The image on the center display may flip or invert, resulting in an incorrectly displayed rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility." Built to 2024\-04\-25.
- [26V012000](/recalls/nhtsa/26V012000.md), 2026-01-15: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER. Ford Motor Company \(Ford\) is recalling certain 2016\-2018 Focus, 2019 Explorer, and 2024 Explorer vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in. Built 2023\-05\-20 to 2024\-04\-25.
- [25V687000](/recalls/nhtsa/25V687000.md), 2025-10-10: 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. Built from 2024\-01\-17.
- [25V442000](/recalls/nhtsa/25V442000.md), 2025-06-27: BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE. Ford Motor Company \(Ford\) is recalling certain 2018\-2022 Transit Connect, 2019\-2020 MKZ, MKX,  Edge, Continental, F\-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019\-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020\-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020\-2022 Escape, F\-250 SD, Corsair, 2020\-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020\-2024 Explorer, 2021\-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022\-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended. Built to 2023\-12\-22.
- [25V393000](/recalls/nhtsa/25V393000.md), 2025-06-13: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY. Ford Motor Company \(Ford\) is recalling certain 2020\-2025 Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The switch for the easy\-entry second\-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, folding, or sliding unexpectedly while driving.
- [24V852000](/recalls/nhtsa/24V852000.md), 2024-11-08: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. Ford Motor Company \(Ford\) is recalling certain 2020\-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020\-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018\-2024 F\-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles.  The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." Built 2019\-04\-26 to 2024\-08\-27.
- [24V685000](/recalls/nhtsa/24V685000.md), 2024-09-13: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES. Ford Motor Company \(Ford\) is recalling certain 2024 Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with 3.3L Hybrid engines.  The 12\-Volt battery cable may chafe against the Belt\-integrated Starter Generat \(BiSG\) and short circuit.

## Canada (Transport Canada), as of 2026-10-19

- [2026339](/recalls/tc/2026339.md), 2026-07-14: Seats And Restraints. Issue: On certain vehicles the recall repairs completed by a Ford dealer during recall 25S67 \(Transport Canada recall no. 2025\-328\) may not be effective. As a result, a second repair is required.  On certain vehicles, the trim for the seat fold switch on the second\-row outboard seats could become stuck. If this happens, the seat\(s\) could fold and/or move unexpectedly. Note: This recall replaces Transport Canada recall no. 2025\-328. Vehicles that were repaired under that recall also require this repair.  Safety Risk: A seat that folds and/or moves could increase the risk of injury in a crash.  Corrective Action: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the seat fold switch trim and housing for one with an improved design.
- [2026100](/recalls/tc/2026100.md), 2026-03-05: Visual System. Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to display properly when the transmission is shifted into reverse. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the vehicle is reversing.  Safety Risk: A rearview camera image that doesn't display correctly could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.  Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail. The corrective actions for this recall are under development.
- [2026005](/recalls/tc/2026005.md), 2026-01-09: Electrical. Issue: On certain vehicles, the engine block heater could leak coolant. If this happens, the block heater could short circuit when it's plugged in. Note: This recall replaces Transport Canada recall no. 2025\-554. Vehicles that were repaired under that recall don't require this repair.  Safety Risk: A short circuit can create the risk of a fire.  Corrective Actions: To reduce the safety risk, Ford advises you not to use the engine block heater until the recall repairs have been completed. Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the block heater. Alternatively, owners can choose to have the dealership permanently disable the engine block heater.
- [2025548](/recalls/tc/2025548.md), 2025-10-11: Structure. Issue: On certain vehicles, the trailer hitch bolts may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the bolts could loosen and the hitch could detach from the vehicle. Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with the trailer tow package.  Safety Risk: A trailer hitch and/or towed trailer that detaches from a vehicle could create a road hazard for others and/or create the risk of a crash.  Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, tighten or replace the trailer hitch bolts.
- [2025360](/recalls/tc/2025360.md), 2025-06-27: Visual System. Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the vehicle is reversing.  Safety Risk: A rearview camera image that doesn't display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.  Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the SYNC software.
- [2025328](/recalls/tc/2025328.md), 2025-06-13: Seats And Restraints. Issue: On certain vehicles, the trim for the seat fold switch on the second\-row seats may not have been installed properly. As a result, the switch could become stuck. If this happens, the seat\(s\) could fold and/or move unexpectedly.  Safety Risk: A seat that folds and/or moves could increase the risk of injury in a crash.  Corrective Action: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the seat fold switch trim.

## Check a VIN

- [NHTSA recall lookup by VIN, United States](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls)
- [Transport Canada recall search, Canada](https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng)

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