{"vehicle":{"id":"2023_ford_explorer","year":2023,"make":"Ford","model":"Explorer"},"may_apply":true,"as_of":{"us":"2026-10-19","ca":"2026-10-19"},"recalls":[{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2026339","date":"2026-07-14","manufacturer":null,"component":"Seats And Restraints","summary":"Issue:\nOn 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.\n\nOn 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.\nNote: This recall replaces Transport Canada recall no. 2025-328. Vehicles that were repaired under that recall also require this repair.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA seat that folds and/or moves could increase the risk of injury in a crash.\n\nCorrective Action:\nFord 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.","mfr_campaign":"26S52","units":26900,"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/2026339"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"26V451000","date":"2026-07-14","manufacturer":"Ford Motor Company","component":"SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY","summary":"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.","mfr_campaign":"26S52","units":387911,"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/26V451000"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"26V159000","date":"2026-03-17","manufacturer":"Ford Motor Company","component":"SEAT BELTS","summary":"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.","mfr_campaign":"26C18","units":561,"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/26V159000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2026100","date":"2026-03-05","manufacturer":null,"component":"Visual System","summary":"Issue:\nOn 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.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA 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.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nFord will notify owners by mail. The corrective actions for this recall are under development.","mfr_campaign":"26C11","units":99375,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Compliance Mfr","match":"exact","models":["EXPLORER"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2026100"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"26V123000","date":"2026-03-03","manufacturer":"Ford Motor Company","component":"BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE","summary":"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.\"","mfr_campaign":"26C11","units":889950,"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/26V123000"},{"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":"2023-12-22","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/25V685000"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"25V455000","date":"2025-07-07","manufacturer":"Ford Motor Company","component":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP","summary":"Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD,  F-550 SD, 2021-2022 Lincoln Navigator, Mustang, F-150, and 2022 Expedition vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving.","mfr_campaign":"25S75","units":850318,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["EXPLORER"],"built_from":null,"built_to":"2022-07-31","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/25V455000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2025360","date":"2025-06-27","manufacturer":null,"component":"Visual System","summary":"Issue:\nOn 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.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA 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.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nFord will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the SYNC software.","mfr_campaign":"25S72","units":16575,"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/2025360"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"25V442000","date":"2025-06-27","manufacturer":"Ford Motor Company","component":"BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE","summary":"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.","mfr_campaign":"25S72","units":200237,"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/25V442000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2025328","date":"2025-06-13","manufacturer":null,"component":"Seats And Restraints","summary":"Issue:\nOn 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.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA seat that folds and/or moves could increase the risk of injury in a crash.\n\nCorrective Action:\nFord 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.","mfr_campaign":"25S67","units":20298,"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/2025328"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"25V393000","date":"2025-06-13","manufacturer":"Ford Motor Company","component":"SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY","summary":"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.","mfr_campaign":"25S67","units":304662,"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/25V393000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2025140","date":"2025-03-14","manufacturer":null,"component":"Visual System","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, the recall repairs completed by a Ford dealer during recall 23S23 (Transport Canada recall no. 2023-288) may not have been done correctly. As a result, a second repair is required.\n\nOn certain vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the SYNC display screen. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the vehicle is reversing.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA 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.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nFord will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the image processing module (IPMB) software.","mfr_campaign":"25S27","units":3738,"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/2025140"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"25V159000","date":"2025-03-14","manufacturer":"Ford Motor Company","component":"BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE","summary":"Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V-342.  The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.","mfr_campaign":"25S27","units":49399,"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/25V159000"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"24V852000","date":"2024-11-08","manufacturer":"Ford Motor Company","component":"EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS","summary":"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.\"","mfr_campaign":"24C39","units":27678,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["EXPLORER"],"built_from":"2019-04-26","built_to":"2024-08-27","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/24V852000"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"24V091000","date":"2024-02-08","manufacturer":"Ford Motor Company","component":"SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT; STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM","summary":"Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Explorer vehicles.  The right-front lower fastener connecting the steering knuckle and strut may be loose or missing.","mfr_campaign":"24S04","units":121,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["EXPLORER"],"built_from":"2023-12-19","built_to":"2023-12-19","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/24V091000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2023557","date":"2023-10-16","manufacturer":null,"component":"Visual System","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, a problem with the rearview camera wiring harness could cause the rearview camera image not to display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the vehicle is reversing.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA 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.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nFord will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, repair the rearview camera wiring harness.","mfr_campaign":"23C31","units":221,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Compliance Mfr","match":"exact","models":["EXPLORER"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2023557"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"23V686000","date":"2023-10-13","manufacturer":"Ford Motor Company","component":"BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING","summary":"Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Explorer vehicles equipped with a standard rearview camera.  Due to a manufacturing error in the wire harness, the rearview camera may display a blue image on the SYNC screen 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.\"","mfr_campaign":"23C31","units":2866,"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/23V686000"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"23V597000","date":"2023-08-25","manufacturer":"Ford Motor Company","component":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PIPES, HOSES, AND FITTINGS; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER","summary":"Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Explorer vehicles equipped with 2.3L GTDI engines.  The turbocharger oil supply line may be damaged, which can result in an oil leak inside the engine compartment.","mfr_campaign":"23S50","units":10,"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/23V597000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2023288","date":"2023-05-15","manufacturer":null,"component":"Visual System","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the SYNC display screen. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the vehicle is reversing.\nNote: This recall replaces recall 23S02 (Transport Canada Recall No. 2023-018). Vehicles that were repaired under that recall also require this second repair.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA 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.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nFord will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the image processing module (IPMB) software.","mfr_campaign":"23S23","units":43582,"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/2023288"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"23V342000","date":"2023-05-12","manufacturer":"Ford Motor Company","component":"BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA","summary":"Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera.  The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.","mfr_campaign":"23S23","units":442973,"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/23V342000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2023057","date":"2023-02-13","manufacturer":null,"component":"Powertrain","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, there could be a loose bolt inside the transmission. As a result, the bolt could move and block the parking pawl. If this happens, the parking pawl may not engage when you shift to park, and the vehicle could roll away if the parking brake isn't used.\nNote: You should always follow the parking procedure in the owner's manual and set the parking brake each time that you park.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA parked vehicle that moves unexpectedly could create a risk of a crash or an injury.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nFord will notify owners by mail and instruct you to bring your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the transmission.","mfr_campaign":"23S06","units":48,"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/2023057"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"23V070000","date":"2023-02-10","manufacturer":"Ford Motor Company","component":"POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION","summary":"Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150, Mustang, Explorer, Bronco, and 2023 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions.  The transmission may contain a loose bolt which could prevent the transmission from engaging the park gear, although the gear shifter position may indicate that the vehicle has been shifted to \"PARK.\"","mfr_campaign":"23S06","units":1138,"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/23V070000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2023018","date":"2023-01-24","manufacturer":null,"component":"Visual System","summary":"This recall was replaced by Transport Canada Recall No. 2023-288.\n\nIssue:\nOn certain vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image to not appear on the SYNC display screen. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA rearview camera image that does not display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This 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 update the image processing module (IPMB) software.","mfr_campaign":"23S02","units":39978,"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/2023018"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"23V022000","date":"2023-01-23","manufacturer":"Ford Motor Company","component":"BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA","summary":"Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera.  The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.","mfr_campaign":"23S02","units":382759,"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/23V022000"}],"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."]}