# Recalls that may apply to the 2027 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

- [26V470000](/recalls/nhtsa/26V470000.md), 2026-07-21: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST. Ford Motor Company \(Ford\) is recalling certain 2025\-2027 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. An unoccupied driver's seat may recline unintentionally during certain scenarios, such as remote unlock or remote start. Built to 2026\-06\-27.
- [26V415000](/recalls/nhtsa/26V415000.md), 2026-06-30: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT; BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT. Ford Motor Company \(Ford\) is recalling certain 2024\-2027 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid and 2025\-2027 Explorer Hybrid vehicles. A software error may prevent the vehicle from making the pedestrian warning sound at certain speeds. Built to 2027\-05\-05.

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

- [2026340](/recalls/tc/2026340.md), 2026-07-14: Seats And Restraints. Issue: On certain vehicles, the driver's seat could recline on its own when using certain remote features including remote door unlocking, remote start and/or approaching the vehicle with the key fob. As a result, the second\-row passenger could become trapped between the seat and the seatback. Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with memory seats.   Safety Risk: A seat that reclines on its own could increase the risk of injury and/or entrapment.  Corrective actions: Ford will notify owners by mail. The corrective actions for this recall are under development.

## 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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