{"vehicle":{"id":"2017_ford_explorer","year":2017,"make":"Ford","model":"Explorer"},"may_apply":true,"as_of":{"us":"2026-10-19","ca":"2026-10-19"},"recalls":[{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2026341","date":"2026-07-14","manufacturer":null,"component":"Structure","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, the repairs completed by a Ford dealer during customer satisfaction program 20N11 may not be effective. As a result, a second repair is required.\n\nOn certain vehicles, the roof rail covers could become loose and detach while driving.\nNote: This recall is an expansion of Transport Canada recall no. 2021-267. Vehicles repaired under that recall don't require this repair.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA roof rail cover that detaches while driving could create a hazard for other road users and increase the risk of a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nFord will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, secure the roof rail covers.","mfr_campaign":"26S54","units":14442,"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/2026341"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"26V448000","date":"2026-07-14","manufacturer":"Ford Motor Company","component":"STRUCTURE:BODY","summary":"Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles. The roof rail covers may come loose and detach from the vehicle.","mfr_campaign":"26S54","units":288314,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["EXPLORER"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/26V448000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2026080","date":"2026-02-20","manufacturer":null,"component":"Suspension","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, the outer ball joint for the rear suspension toe link(s) may seize. If this happens, the toe link(s) could break while driving. This could cause a sudden loss of vehicle stability.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA loss of vehicle stability could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nFord will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the rear suspension toe links.","mfr_campaign":"26S08","units":20416,"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/2026080"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"26V101000","date":"2026-02-20","manufacturer":"Ford Motor Company","component":"SUSPENSION:REAR","summary":"Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture.","mfr_campaign":"26S08","units":412774,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["EXPLORER"],"built_from":"2017-05-16","built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/26V101000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2026005","date":"2026-01-09","manufacturer":null,"component":"Electrical","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, the engine block heater could leak coolant. If this happens, the block heater could short circuit when it's plugged in.\nNote: This recall replaces Transport Canada recall no. 2025-554. Vehicles that were repaired under that recall don't require this repair.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA short circuit can create the risk of a fire.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nTo 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.","mfr_campaign":"25SA4","units":138783,"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/2026005"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2025554","date":"2025-10-10","manufacturer":null,"component":"Electrical","summary":"This recall was replaced by Transport Canada recall no. 2026-005.\n\nIssue:\nOn certain vehicles, the engine block heater could leak coolant. If this happens, the block heater could short circuit when it's plugged in.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA short circuit can create the risk of a fire.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nTo 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.","mfr_campaign":"25SA4","units":128886,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Superseded","match":"exact","models":["EXPLORER"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2025554"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"25V685000","date":"2025-10-10","manufacturer":"Ford Motor Company","component":"EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER","summary":"Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.","mfr_campaign":"25SA4","units":59006,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["EXPLORER"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/25V685000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2025282","date":"2025-05-23","manufacturer":null,"component":"Structure","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, the exterior B-pillar trims on the driver and front passenger doors may not be properly attached. As a result, the trim(s) could loosen and separate from the vehicle.\n\nSafety Risk:\nTrim that detaches from the vehicle could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nFord will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, secure the B-pillar trims.","mfr_campaign":"25S53","units":23060,"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/2025282"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"25V347000","date":"2025-05-23","manufacturer":"Ford Motor Company","component":"STRUCTURE:BODY","summary":"Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Explorer vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.","mfr_campaign":"25S53","units":492145,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["EXPLORER"],"built_from":null,"built_to":"2017-04-19","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/25V347000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2024026","date":"2024-01-22","manufacturer":null,"component":"Structure","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, the exterior A-pillar trim on either side of the windshield may not be properly attached. As a result, the trim(s) could loosen and separate from the vehicle.\n\nSafety Risk:\nTrim that detaches from the vehicle could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nFord will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the A-pillar trim.","mfr_campaign":"24S02","units":93349,"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/2024026"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"24V031000","date":"2024-01-19","manufacturer":"Ford Motor Company","component":"STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS","summary":"Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles.  The A-pillar trim retention clips may not be properly engaged, allowing the trim to detach.","mfr_campaign":"24S02","units":1889110,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["EXPLORER"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/24V031000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2021438","date":"2021-07-16","manufacturer":null,"component":"Suspension","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, the outer ball joint for the rear suspension toe link may seize. If this happens, the toe link could break while driving. This could cause a sudden loss of vehicle stability.\nNote: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with a rear ball joint manufactured by ZF.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA loss of vehicle stability could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nFord will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the rear suspension toe links and inspect the ball joints. If a ball joint requires replacement, the dealer will replace the rear suspension knuckle.","mfr_campaign":"21S32","units":56917,"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/2021438"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"21V537000","date":"2021-07-15","manufacturer":"Ford Motor Company","component":"SUSPENSION:REAR","summary":"Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia.  Exposure to road salt can cause the cross-axis ball joint to corrode and seize, resulting in a fracture of the outboard section of the rear suspension toe link.","mfr_campaign":"21S32","units":631176,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["EXPLORER"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/21V537000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2021267","date":"2021-05-06","manufacturer":null,"component":"Structure","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, the roof rail covers could detach. If this happens while driving, the roof rail cover could separate from the vehicle.\nNote: This recall only affects vehicles with painted roof rail covers.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA roof rail cover that detaches while driving could create a hazard for other drivers and nearby people, and could increase the risk of a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nFord will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to secure the roof rail covers.","mfr_campaign":"21S22","units":36419,"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/2021267"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"21V316000","date":"2021-05-05","manufacturer":"Ford Motor Company","component":"STRUCTURE:BODY","summary":"Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles.  The retention pins could loosen and allow the roof rail covers to detach from the vehicle.","mfr_campaign":"21S22","units":616967,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["EXPLORER"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/21V316000"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"20V675000","date":"2021-03-12","manufacturer":"Ford Motor Company","component":"SUSPENSION:REAR","summary":"Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin that were previously repaired under a prior recall numbers 16V-245 or 19V-435.  The outboard section of a rear suspension toe link may fracture.","mfr_campaign":"20S62","units":454941,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["EXPLORER"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/20V675000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2020524","date":"2020-11-03","manufacturer":null,"component":"Suspension","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, the outer ball joint for the rear suspension toe link may seize. If this happens, the toe link could break while driving. This could cause a sudden loss of vehicle stability.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA loss of vehicle stability could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nFord will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the ball joints for the rear suspension toe links. If a ball joint requires replacement, the dealer will replace the rear suspension knuckle.","mfr_campaign":"20S62","units":32095,"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/2020524"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2019456","date":"2019-09-11","manufacturer":null,"component":"Seats And Restraints","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles equipped with power front seats, the front seat frames may have sharp metal edges.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA person that reaches between the front seat and center console could be cut by the sharp edge.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nFord will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to install protective tape on the exposed edges on the inboard side of the seat frames.","mfr_campaign":"19S29","units":23380,"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/2019456"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"19V651000","date":"2019-09-11","manufacturer":"Ford Motor Company","component":"SEATS","summary":"Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with power front seats.  The seat frames may have sharp edges.","mfr_campaign":"19S29","units":311907,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["EXPLORER"],"built_from":"2016-02-13","built_to":"2017-10-25","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/19V651000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2019280","date":"2019-06-11","manufacturer":null,"component":"Suspension","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, the rear suspension toe link(s) could break. This could cause a sudden loss of vehicle stability. Note: This problem is more likely to occur on vehicles that are driven on rough roads.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA loss of vehicle stability could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nThe company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to install improved rear suspension toe links.","mfr_campaign":"19S17","units":28019,"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/2019280"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"19V435000","date":"2019-06-10","manufacturer":"Ford Motor Company","component":"SUSPENSION:REAR","summary":"Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Explorer vehicles.  The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.","mfr_campaign":"19S17","units":1194173,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["EXPLORER"],"built_from":"2010-05-17","built_to":"2017-01-25","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/19V435000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2017415","date":"2017-08-30","manufacturer":null,"component":"Steering","summary":"On certain vehicles, the steering gear heat shield fasteners may have an incorrect coating that could cause the heat shield to corrode and detach. This could expose the steering gear system to higher temperatures and could cause the steering gear to overheat, which could result in a reduction of steering assist until the gear cools. If the steering gear electrical connectors were to melt, it would result in a sudden loss of steering assist.  A loss of power steering assist could unexpectedly increase steering effort, which would increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect the fasteners and replace as required. Note: In the event of a loss of power assist, the message \"SERVICE POWER STEERING NOW\" would be displayed in the instrument cluster.","mfr_campaign":"17S23","units":9,"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/2017415"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"17V530000","date":"2017-08-28","manufacturer":"Ford Motor Company","component":"STEERING","summary":"Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Explorer, Taurus and Police Interceptor Utility and Sedan vehicles.  The steering gear heat shield fasteners may corrode, allowing the heat shield to detach.","mfr_campaign":"17S23","units":253,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["EXPLORER"],"built_from":"2017-05-07","built_to":"2017-05-10","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/17V530000"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"17V401000","date":"2017-06-26","manufacturer":"Ford Motor Company","component":"SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY","summary":"Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor vehicles.  The affected vehicles may be missing the two front inboard attachments for the second row seats.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, \"Seating systems\", and (FMVSS) number 210, \"Seat belt assembly anchorages.\"","mfr_campaign":"17C10","units":4,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"base","models":["EXPLORER POLICE INTERCEPT"],"built_from":"2017-01-20","built_to":"2017-01-20","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/17V401000"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"17V332000","date":"2017-05-22","manufacturer":"Ford Motor Company","component":"SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER; SEATS","summary":"Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Explorer, F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550 vehicles equipped with a manual driver's seat back recliner mechanism.  In the event of a crash, the seat back frame may not restrain the occupant due to having inadequate welds.  As such, these vehicles may not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202a, \"Head Restraints\" and 207, \"Seating Systems.\"","mfr_campaign":"17C08","units":2204,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["EXPLORER"],"built_from":"2016-12-09","built_to":"2016-12-10","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/17V332000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2017224","date":"2017-04-25","manufacturer":null,"component":"Suspension","summary":"On certain vehicles operated in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, soil properties unique to these areas could cause an accumulation of soil to occur at the attachment point of the rear suspension toe link. This could impede the toe link's travel, causing bending stresses and potential fracture. A fractured toe link would affect vehicle handling and could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the toe links with revised parts.","mfr_campaign":"17S11","units":21577,"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/2017224"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"16V925000","date":"2016-12-22","manufacturer":"Ford Motor Company","component":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER","summary":"Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Taurus, 2016-2017 Ford Flex, Lincoln MKT, 2017 Ford Explorer and Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines.  Improperly brazed turbocharger oil supply tubes may leak oil on engine components.","mfr_campaign":"16S46","units":1163,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["EXPLORER","EXPLORER POLICE INTERCEPT"],"built_from":"2016-10-15","built_to":"2016-11-02","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/16V925000"}],"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."]}