{"vehicle":{"id":"2001_ford_explorer","year":2001,"make":"Ford","model":"Explorer"},"may_apply":true,"as_of":{"us":"2026-10-19","ca":"2026-10-19"},"recalls":[{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2019420","date":"2019-08-21","manufacturer":null,"component":"Other","summary":"Issue:\nThis recall is for aftermarket replacement rear window glass produced by Vitro Automotriz. Certain rear window glass may not have been properly tempered. If the window breaks, the glass may separate into large pieces instead of very small ones.\nNote: This is a voluntary recall that is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act.\n\nSafety Risk:\nGlass that breaks in to large pieces could create a risk of injury.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nThe company will notify consumers by mail and instruct them to inspect the designation code marked on the rear window glass. Products affected by this recall have the designation “DOT 287” along with the lettering “VMR” (Replacement Market) and a date code that is before July 2019. This information is printed on the bottom corner of the glass. Consumers should contact Vitro's customer service at 1-412-995-6457 or argbacklites@vitro.com to arrange for replacement of the glass.","mfr_campaign":null,"units":5327,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Service Campaign Mfr","match":"exact","models":["EXPLORER"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2019420"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2009292","date":"2009-10-14","manufacturer":null,"component":"Other","summary":"On certain vehicles, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn, potentially resulting in an underhood fire.  The condition may occur either when the vehicle is parked or when it is in operation.  Correction: Dealers will install a new switch or fused wiring harness.  Note: This is an expansion of recall 2005028 (05S28) for vehicles not previously included in the campaign.","mfr_campaign":"09S09","units":492877,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety TC","match":"exact","models":["EXPLORER"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2009292"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"09V399000","date":"2009-10-13","manufacturer":"FORD MOTOR COMPANY","component":"VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL","summary":"FORD IS RECALLING MODEL YEARS 1995-2003 WINDSTAR, 2000-2003 EXCURSION DIESEL, 1993-1997 AND 1999-2003 F-250 SD THROUGH F-550 SD DIESEL, 1992-2003 E-150 THROUGH E-550, 1995-2002 EXPLORER, 1997 AND 2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, 1995-1997 AND 2001-2003 RANGER, AND 1994 F53 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TEXAS INSTRUMENTS SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (SCDS).  THE SCDS MAY LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.","mfr_campaign":"09S09","units":4500000,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["EXPLORER"],"built_from":"1994-08-11","built_to":"2002-08-30","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/09V399000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2007258","date":"2007-08-07","manufacturer":null,"component":"Electrical","summary":"On certain vehicles, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn, potentially resulting in an underhood fire.  The failure mode appears to be different than that of Recall 2005028 (05S28).  This time, the concern is with long term durability performance issues causing the switch to fail.  Correction: Initially as an interim repair, owners will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected.  As soon as replacement parts are available, owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a fused wiring harness designed to eliminate the potential risk of fire.","mfr_campaign":"05S28","units":165447,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["EXPLORER"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2007258"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"07V336000","date":"2007-08-03","manufacturer":"FORD MOTOR COMPANY","component":"VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL","summary":"ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.","mfr_campaign":"05S28","units":3600000,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["EXPLORER","EXPLORER SPORT"],"built_from":"1998-06-16","built_to":"2002-08-16","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/07V336000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2006079","date":"2006-04-18","manufacturer":null,"component":"Seats And Restraints","summary":"On certain Explorer, Explorer Sport and Explorer Sport Trac vehicles, the upper bolt on the driver's high back seat that attaches the seat recliner mechanism to the seat back frame could fracture.  If this happens, the seat back may recline until it makes contact with an object behind the seat, such as the 2nd row seat cushion.  The occupant could potentially lose contact with the steering wheel or foot pedals during such an event.  Correction:  Dealer will replace the driver's seat upper bolt.","mfr_campaign":"03S04","units":366,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["EXPLORER"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2006079"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"06V114000","date":"2006-04-10","manufacturer":"FORD MOTOR COMPANY","component":"SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER","summary":"ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HIGH BACK SEATS, THE UPPER BOLT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE HIGH BACK SEAT THAT ATTACHES THE SEAT RECLINER MECHANISM TO THE SEAT BACK FRAME, COULD FRACTURE.  IF THE BOLT FRACTURES, THE SEAT BACK MAY RECLINE UNTIL IT MAKES CONTACT WITH AN OBJECT BEHIND THE SEAT, SUCH AS THE SECOND ROW SEAT CUSHION.","mfr_campaign":"03S04","units":8585,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"base","models":["EXPLORER SPORT"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/06V114000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2003190","date":"2003-08-11","manufacturer":null,"component":"Seats And Restraints","summary":"On certain Explorer, Explorer Sport and Explorer Sport Trac vehicles, the upper bolt on the driver's high back seat that attaches the seat recliner mechanism to the seat back frame could fracture.  If this happens, the seat back may recline until it makes contact with an object behind the seat, such as the 2nd row seat cushion.  The occupant could potentially lose contact with the steering wheel or foot pedals during such an event.  Correction:  Dealer will replace the driver's seat upper bolt.","mfr_campaign":"03S04","units":56363,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["EXPLORER"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2003190"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2003189","date":"2003-08-11","manufacturer":null,"component":"Other","summary":"On certain Explorer, Explorer Sport and Explorer Sport Tract vehicles, the speed control cable strand cover could impact the conduit end fitting during speed control engagement.  Repeated instance of this may result in flaring the cover end causing a binding condition when speed control is disengaged.  Drivers may experience a high idle or a condition where it would appear speed control would not disengage.  Braking function would be maintained though stopping distances may be increased.  Correction: Dealer will replace the speed control cable.","mfr_campaign":"03S03","units":28596,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["EXPLORER"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2003189"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"03V281000","date":"2003-08-05","manufacturer":"FORD MOTOR COMPANY","component":"SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER","summary":"ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HIGH BACK SEATS, THE UPPER BOLT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE HIGH BACK SEAT, THAT ATTACHES THE SEAT RECLINER MECHANISM TO THE SEAT BACK FRAME, COULD FRACTURE.  IF THE BOLT FRACTURES AND DOES NOT JAM IN THE SEAT BACK FRAME, THE SEAT BACK MAY RECLINE UNTIL IT MAKES CONTACT WITH AN OBJECT BEHIND THE SEAT, SUCH AS THE SECOND ROW SEAT CUSHION.","mfr_campaign":"03S04","units":1552880,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["EXPLORER","EXPLORER SPORT"],"built_from":"1997-05-13","built_to":"2002-08-16","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/03V281000"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"03V280000","date":"2003-08-05","manufacturer":"FORD MOTOR COMPANY","component":"VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES","summary":"ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL AND 4.0L SOHC ENGINES, IF THE STRAND COVER ON THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE BECOMES FLARED AT THE END, THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE MAY BIND WHEN THE SPEED CONTROL IS ACTIVATED.","mfr_campaign":"03S03","units":448005,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["EXPLORER","EXPLORER SPORT"],"built_from":"1999-03-05","built_to":"2000-12-24","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/03V280000"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"03V094000","date":"2003-03-07","manufacturer":"SOUTHERN COMFORT CONVERSIONS","component":"STRUCTURE","summary":"CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCK, VAN, AND MINI VAN CONVERSIONS EQUIPPED WITH SOUTHERN COMFORT BUILT RUNNING BOARDS THAT CONTAIN CERTAIN COURTESY LIGHTS MANUFACTURED BY AMERICAN TECHNOLOGY COMPONENTS, INC.  THESE UNITS CONTAIN A COURTESY LIGHT OR LIGHTS THAT MIGHT OVERHEAT WHEN THE WIRE HARNESS IS EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE MOISTURE AND ROAD SALT.","mfr_campaign":null,"units":3674,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["EXPLORER"],"built_from":"2000-08-01","built_to":"2003-03-03","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/03V094000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2001002","date":"2001-01-12","manufacturer":null,"component":"Structure","summary":"Certain Explorer Sport, Explorer Sport Trac, Rander Edge and Ranger XLT vehicles may have a wire formed hood striker that may be susceptible to fatigue fractures.  If the hood striker fractures, the hood may fly open while the vehicle is being driven.  A hood fly-up while the vehicle is being operated may result in resuced driver visibility and, potentially, a vehicle crash.  Correction:  Hood striker will be replaced with a revised hood striker.","mfr_campaign":"00S45","units":8497,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["EXPLORER"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2001002"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"00V394000","date":"2000-11-28","manufacturer":"FORD MOTOR COMPANY","component":"STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS","summary":"VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:  SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WITH STEEL HOODS AND CERTAIN  PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SHEET MOLDING COMPOUND HOODS.  A WIRE FORMED HOOD STRIKER COULD BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO FATIGUE FRACTURES.  IF THE HOOD STRIKER FRACTURES, THE HOOD COULD FLY OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN.","mfr_campaign":"00S45","units":137700,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"base","models":["EXPLORER SPORT"],"built_from":"1999-09-24","built_to":"2000-10-17","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/00V394000"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"00V313000","date":"2000-10-17","manufacturer":"FORD MOTOR COMPANY","component":"EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS","summary":"VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:  CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567.4, \"CERTIFICATION.\"  THESE VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED FROM THE ASSEMBLY PLANT WITHOUT SAFETY CERTIFICATION LABELS.","mfr_campaign":"00L10","units":5,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["EXPLORER"],"built_from":"2000-09-25","built_to":"2000-09-25","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/00V313000"}],"lookup":{"nhtsa":"https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls","tc":"https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng","maker":null},"attribution":["Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada."]}