2022 Ford Explorer Recalls, Complaints and Investigations

These recalls apply to the make, model, and year of your car – and should be fixed as soon as possible.

19 Recalls for 2022 Ford Explorer

Recall Date	Component	Summary
1970-01-01	BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE	Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, 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. Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 28, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 25S72.
1970-01-01	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. Remedy: Dealers will inspect the second-row seat switch, and replace the bezel around the switch as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed June 23, 2025. Second letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 25S67.
1970-01-01	POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT	Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 23V-199 or 22V-255. The rear axle horizontal mounting bolt may fracture and cause the driveshaft to disconnect. Remedy: Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 24, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 25S22.
1970-01-01	BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE	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. Remedy: Dealers will update the Image Processing Module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 24, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 25S27.
2024-08-11	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.” Remedy: Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 24C39.
1970-01-01	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL	Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco, F-150, Edge, Explorer, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with either a 2.7L or 3.0L Nano EcoBoost engine. The engine intake valves may break while driving, which can result in engine failure and a loss of drive power. Remedy: Dealers will perform an engine cycle test and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed October 17, 2024. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 24S55.
2024-09-08	ENGINE	Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles equipped with the Police Interceptor Utility Package. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire. Remedy: Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine as promptly as possible upon hearing unexpected engine noises, or after experiencing an unexpected engine power reduction, or seeing smoke from the engine compartment. Dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software. In addition, dealers will inspect for connecting rod bearing failure and if necessary, replace the engine long block. All inspections and repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim letters explaining the safety risk were mailed August 23, 2024. A second notice will be sent once the remedy becomes available, anticipated 2nd Quarter 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 24S52.
2023-06-10	POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT	Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles. The rear axle horizontal mounting bolt may fracture and cause the driveshaft to disconnect. Remedy: Dealers will replace the subframe bushing and rear axle bolt. They will also inspect the rear axle cover for damage near the bolt hole location and replace with a new cover if any damage is found. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 19, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 23S55.
2023-08-09	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY	Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Lincoln Aviator and Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with 3.0L PHEV engines. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure. Remedy: Dealers will perform a Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) diagnostic test and replace the high voltage battery pack, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 8, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford Motor Company’s number for this recall is 23S53.
2023-12-05	BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA	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. Remedy: Dealers will replace the 360-degree camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 23S23. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall number 23V-022. Vehicles previously repaired under 23V-022 will need to have the new remedy performed.
1970-01-01	BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION	Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with a 12.1-inch Integrated Computer Screen (ICS). When the Display On/Off Button is used to turn the display to “Off” prior to placing the vehicle in reverse, the backup camera rearview image will not appear on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, “Rear Visibility.” Remedy: Dealers will update the ICS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2023. The remedy is anticipated to be available by June 30, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 23C14.
1970-01-01	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)	Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L RWD, 3.3L GAS, 3.3L FHEV, or 3.0L ST powertrain. The previous powertrain control module (PCM) update completed under recall 22V-255 did not include the automatic electronic parking brake feature when the vehicle is shifted to park, as intended. In addition, the rear axle horizontal mounting bolt may fracture and cause the driveshaft to disconnect. Remedy: Dealers will update the PCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 31, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 23S16.
2023-10-02	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)	Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 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. Remedy: Dealers will inspect the park system for damage and repair as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 23S05.
2023-10-02	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	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.” Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transmissions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 23S06.
1970-01-01	BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA	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. Remedy: Dealers will update the image processing module (IPMB) software, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed April 25, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 23S02. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall number 21V-735. Vehicles previously repaired under 21V-735 will need to have the new remedy performed.
1970-01-01	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS	Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Explorer and Ranger vehicles equipped with 2.3L engines. The fuel line may be loose due to improper tightening of the fuel line connection. Remedy: Ford will inspect and replace the fuel line assembly, if needed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 29, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 22S60.
1970-01-01	STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS	Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Lincoln Aviator and Ford Explorer vehicles. The engine rails may have been improperly heat-treated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, “Occupant Crash Protection” and 301, “Fuel System Integrity.” Remedy: Dealers will perform an engine rail strength test and replace the rails as necessary, free of charge. If the engine rails require replacement, owners will have the option for a vehicle replacement or buyback. Owner notification letters were mailed August 22, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 22C13.
2022-06-24	ENGINE \| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS	Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Lincoln Aviator and Ford Explorer vehicles. The engine rails may have been improperly heat-treated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, “Occupant Crash Protection” and 301, “Fuel System Integrity.” Remedy: Dealers will perform an engine rail strength test and replace the rails as necessary, free of charge. If the engine rails require replacement, owners will have the option for a vehicle replacement or buyback. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 1, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 22C13.
2022-02-16	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP	Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The fuel filler tube may detach during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, “Fuel System Integrity.” Remedy: Dealers will install a fuel vapor line redundant locking clip, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 4, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 22C02.

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Date			Component
2025-05-31			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,BACK OVER PREVENTION ODI Number: 11664147
2025-06-01			SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11664232
2025-05-14			ENGINE ODI Number: 11660969
2025-05-13			SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 11660723
2025-05-05			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 11659021
2025-04-25			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE ODI Number: 11656720
2025-04-24			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 11656664
2025-04-24			LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES ODI Number: 11656495
2025-04-22			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11656187
2025-04-22			STEERING ODI Number: 11656111
2025-04-10			VISIBILITY/WIPER,BACK OVER PREVENTION ODI Number: 11653910
2022-04-19			VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 11461347
2022-04-20			SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11461576
2022-04-23			SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11461908
2022-04-28			FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE ODI Number: 11462599
2022-05-02			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 11463001
2022-05-11			SEAT BELTS ODI Number: 11464236
2022-06-09			STRUCTURE ODI Number: 11468486
2022-06-22			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11470468
2022-06-28			ENGINE ODI Number: 11471465
2022-07-11			STRUCTURE ODI Number: 11473328
2022-07-19			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11474722
2022-07-25			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11475665
2022-07-29			STRUCTURE ODI Number: 11476589
2022-08-12			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11478937
2022-08-22			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,BACK OVER PREVENTION ODI Number: 11480604
2022-08-23			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION ODI Number: 11480875
2022-08-31			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11482246
2022-09-05			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11482870
2022-10-05			UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE ODI Number: 11487939
2022-10-07			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11488325
2022-11-02			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11491953
2022-11-03			POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE ODI Number: 11492160
2022-11-21			VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 11494470
2022-11-21			VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 11494468
2022-11-22			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11494582
2022-11-29			ENGINE ODI Number: 11495334
2022-12-04			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11495986
2022-12-10			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE ODI Number: 11496896
2022-12-13			STRUCTURE ODI Number: 11497316
2022-12-23			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11498715
2022-12-26			SEAT BELTS ODI Number: 11498862
2023-01-07			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11500560
2023-01-24			POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE ODI Number: 11503367
2023-01-30			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11504558
2023-01-30			BACK OVER PREVENTION ODI Number: 11504384
2023-01-31			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11504645
2023-02-01			STEERING ODI Number: 11504916
2023-02-01			STEERING ODI Number: 11504905
2023-02-01			STEERING ODI Number: 11504904
2023-02-13			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11506963
2023-02-16			STEERING ODI Number: 11507678
2023-02-23			TIRES ODI Number: 11508812
2023-03-08			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 11510740
2023-03-13			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11511497
2023-03-15			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11511904
2023-03-27			VISIBILITY,UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11514079
2023-03-27			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE ODI Number: 11513903
2023-03-29			SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 11514511
2023-04-06			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11515870
2023-04-08			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE ODI Number: 11516106
2023-04-18			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11517646
2023-05-17			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11522574
2023-05-18			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 11522637
2023-05-21			POWER TRAIN,BACK OVER PREVENTION ODI Number: 11523071
2023-05-24			AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS ODI Number: 11523646
2023-05-30			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 11524480
2023-05-30			POWER TRAIN,BACK OVER PREVENTION ODI Number: 11524468
2023-06-05			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11525493
2023-06-07			BACK OVER PREVENTION ODI Number: 11525780
2023-06-14			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11526932
2023-06-19			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11527710
2023-06-24			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11528682
2023-06-26			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11529026
2023-06-26			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION ODI Number: 11529002
2023-06-29			POWER TRAIN,BACK OVER PREVENTION ODI Number: 11529586
2023-06-30			FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE ODI Number: 11529823
2023-07-07			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11530890
2023-07-08			FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE ODI Number: 11531079
2023-07-14			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11532405
2023-07-14			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11532389
2023-07-19			POWER TRAIN,BACK OVER PREVENTION ODI Number: 11533334
2023-07-24			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11534227
2023-07-24			FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE ODI Number: 11534136
2023-07-24			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11534011
2023-07-26			UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 11534550
2023-08-03			WHEELS ODI Number: 11536367
2023-08-04			STRUCTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION ODI Number: 11536551
2023-09-04			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11542475
2023-09-06			POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE ODI Number: 11543004
2023-09-12			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11544192
2023-09-12			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11544167
2023-09-20			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11545746
2023-09-21			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11545892
2023-09-21			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 11545808
2023-09-27			BACK OVER PREVENTION ODI Number: 11546862
2023-09-30			STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE ODI Number: 11547488
2023-10-03			ENGINE ODI Number: 11547960
2023-10-04			POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 11548227
2023-10-05			BACK OVER PREVENTION ODI Number: 11548400
2023-10-24			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11551544
2023-10-24			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11551540
2023-10-29			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11552455
2023-11-07			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11554040
2023-11-15			BACK OVER PREVENTION ODI Number: 11555228
2023-11-26			POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE ODI Number: 11556867
2023-11-30			ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 11557750
2023-11-30			EXTERIOR LIGHTING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 11557744
2023-12-12			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11559814
2023-12-13			BACK OVER PREVENTION ODI Number: 11559879
2023-12-14			POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE ODI Number: 11560172
2024-02-03			SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11569718
2024-02-15			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11572058
2024-02-25			SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 11573855
2024-02-26			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11573973
2024-03-05			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11575531
2024-03-06			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11575750
2024-03-18			PARKING BRAKE ODI Number: 11578136
2024-03-18			FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE ODI Number: 11577936
2024-04-12			ENGINE ODI Number: 11582672
2024-04-15			LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES ODI Number: 11582972
2024-05-01			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11586437
2024-05-19			STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY ODI Number: 11589564
2024-06-05			BACK OVER PREVENTION ODI Number: 11592614
2024-06-21			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11595799
2024-06-24			POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE ODI Number: 11596284
2024-06-24			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 11596096
2024-06-24			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 11596084
2024-07-01			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS ODI Number: 11597994
2024-08-11			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11607832
2024-08-22			Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness ODI Number: 11610242
2024-08-26			SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 11610872
2024-09-25			UNKNOWN OR OTHER,BACK OVER PREVENTION ODI Number: 11616528
2024-09-28			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11617014
2024-10-27			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11622152
2024-11-08			ENGINE ODI Number: 11624212
2024-11-14			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11625224
2024-11-18			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11625909
2024-11-21			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11626629
2024-12-26			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11632367
2024-12-30			SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 11633053
2025-01-02			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11633578
2025-01-03			FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE ODI Number: 11633997
2025-01-08			AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,SEATS ODI Number: 11634961
2025-01-08			ENGINE ODI Number: 11634850
2025-01-09			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11635142
2025-01-12			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 11635503
2025-01-23			TIRES ODI Number: 11637972
2025-01-25			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11638451
2025-02-07			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11641351
2025-02-13			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11642631
2025-02-17			VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 11643073
2025-02-28			PARKING BRAKE ODI Number: 11645614
2025-03-11			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11647596
2025-03-12			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11647945
2025-03-14			POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ODI Number: 11648382
2025-03-25			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11650569
2025-04-04			ENGINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11652806

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3 Investigations for 2022 Ford Explorer

On july 17, 2023, the office of defect investigation (odi) opened this recall query (rq) after receiving 2 consumer complaints alleging loss of vehicle forward power and/or loss of transmission torque of the rear wheels in model year (my) 2020-2022 ford explorer vehicles (subject vehicles). the rq was opened to focus on the effectiveness of the remedies of recalls 22v-255 and 23v-199 related to the alleged problem. recall 22v-255 involved replacing the bushing and axle cover in the following subject vehicles: 3.3l fhev police built before october 14, 2020, and 3.3l gas police vehicle built before january 31, 2021. for 2.3l rwd, 3.0l phev, 3.3lfhev, and 3.0lst retail (non-police) vehicles, the recall provided an pcm software update to engage the electronic park brake (epb) when park is commanded. the recall addressed a breakage of the rear axle bolt that can cause the driveshaft/half shafts to disconnect, resulting in a loss of transmission torque to the rear wheels necessary to hold park. if the parking brake is not applied, the loss of the primary park torque will allow the vehicle to roll in park increasing the risk of crash and injury. recall 23v-199 addressed 674 of the subject vehicles produced from february 2, 2019 to april 4, 2022, which received an incorrect remedy under recall 22v-255. the affected vehicles had received a previous powertrain control module (pcm) update which did not include an automatic epb engagement when vehicle is shifted to park. on october 17, 2023, ford filed a new safety recall (recall 23v-675) covering 238,364 my 2020-2022 explorer vehicles with the following powertrains: 3.3l fhev police, 3.3l gas police, 3.0l gas police, 2.3l rwd, 3.0l phev, 3.3l fhev, 3.0l rwd and 3.0l awd, produced from october 22, 2018 to july 6, 2022, equipped with a 3-point mounted axle design. ford stated that the cause of the bolt fracture is due to joint design not robust to peak axle input torques and manufacturing variability. the primary contributor is insufficient bearings for maximum joint loads. this can result in bearing deformation, increasing bending stress on the bolt, which may lead to fatigue failure. on january 19, 2023, ford amended recall 23v-675 to add 1,942 my 2020-2022 explorer vehicles with the following powertrain: 3.0l rwd platinum and king ranch variant, produced from october 22, 2018 to july 6, 2022, equipped with a 3-point mounted axle design. in addition to the safety recall, ford will conduct a customer satisfaction program for the following my 2020-2022 explorer vehicles with the following powertrains: 2.3l awd, 3.3l gas retail, 3.0l gas awd platinum and king ranch, produced from october 22, 2018 to july 6, 2022. ford stated that the explorer powerpack variants not covered under recalled 23v-675 do not present an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety due to the combination of lower peak torque levels and torque management strategies to share inputs between front and rear axles, reducing occurrence of higher torque. according to ford, this is also evidenced by the lower current and projected failure rates. in view of the recall action being taken by ford, odi is closing this rq. nhtsa will continue to monitor complaints from the customer satisfaction program vehicles and reopen this issue, if necessary. the agency reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by future circumstances. to review the reports cited in the closing resume odi report identification number document, go to nhtsa.gov.

On july 22, 2022, the office of defects investigation (odi) granted a defect petition (dp22001) and opened a preliminary evaluation (pe22007) to investigate allegations of loss of motive power in model year (my) 2021 ford bronco vehicles equipped with 2.7l ecoboost engines. complainants were reporting sudden engine failure while driving resulting in a loss of motive power, often without the ability to restart. during pe22007, the cause of engine failure and loss of motive power in the subject vehicles was determined to be intake valve fracture, and the full scope of vehicles affected by the subject defect was identified as all my 2021-2022 ford and lincoln models equipped with either the 2.7l or 3.0l ecoboost engines, referred to as the “nano” engine family. if an intake valve fractures in the subject engines, it may drop into the cylinder and contact the piston, often resulting in catastrophic engine damage. on september 29, 2023, pe22007 was upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea23002) to further investigate the subject defect across the full scope of affected vehicles. during ea23002, odi visited ford facilities to review technical information related to intake valve fracture in “nano” engines, coordinated with nhtsa’s vehicle research and testing center (vrtc), and analyzed updated field data relating the subject defect. forensic analysis of fractured intake valves demonstrated that the defective components exhibited “grinding burn” or out of specification hardness in the area of the keeper grooves. the presence of grinding burn is evidence that during the groove grinding phase of production, the temperature of the valve became sufficiently high to alter the microstructure of the material and is indicative that the valve supplier’s manufacturing processes were not within control specifications. grinding burn results in a hard, brittle microstructure and high residual stresses toward the surface of the valve. through normal engine loading, a valve with grinding burn will likely fracture at the area of highest vulnerability, which is the third keeper groove. in its response to the ea23002 information request (ir) letter, ford provided evidence of 396 customer complaints (including field reports), 825 warranty claims, and 936 engine exchanges. when considering both odi and manufacturer failure report data, there have been reports representing 1066 unique vehicles within the subject vehicle population. analysis of the failure report data demonstrates that vehicles equipped with potentially defective intake valves were built within a production “spike period” of may 2021 – october 2021. the beginning of the spike period corresponds to a ramp up in production at the valve supplier manufacturing facility, and the end of the spike period aligns with the implementation of several mid-production process improvements and the decision to change the metal alloy used to produce intake valves from “silchrome lite” to “silchrome 1”. ford began investigating the subject defect in july 2021, determined the root cause, and took corrective measures for the new production vehicles. analysis of the failure report data demonstrates that these corrective actions were successful in eliminating the risk of intake valve fracture for subject vehicles produced after october 2021. however, ford did not take any field action to address vehicles produced during the spike period, and in the several months following the implementation of the production changes, a significant number of field failures continued to occur. it is ford’s assessment that not all valves produced during the spike period are defective, and that failures associated with the subject defect occur at low time in service. analysis of the failure report data demonstrates that the vast majority of failures have occurred before 20,000 miles with over half of all reported failures occurring before 5,000 miles. the rate of reported failures related to the subject defect has steadily decreas

Date Opened	Date Closed	Component
2023-06-20	2024-02-15	POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
2023-06-20	2024-02-15	POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
2023-09-29	2024-10-31	ENGINE

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100 Service Alerts for 2022 Ford Explorer

Date	Description
2025-06-20	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Some 2021-2025 Ford/ Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC4 may not be able to perform an update to the accessory protocol interface module (APIM). This may be due to the software in the APIM. Ford Engineering has de-activated the ability to Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2025-06-20	UNKNOWN OR OTHER Some 2021-2025 Ford/ Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC4 may not be able to perform an update to the accessory protocol interface module (APIM). This may be due to the software in the APIM. Ford Engineering has de-activated the ability to Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2025-06-04	POWER TRAIN Some 2020-2023 Aviator/Explorer and 2021-2023 Bronco vehicles equipped with a 10R60 transmission may exhibit harsh or delayed engagement/shift concerns. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 307-01 > Diagnosis and Testing for normal diagn Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2025-05-10	UNKNOWN OR OTHER CERTAIN 2018-2024 MODEL YEAR VARIOUS VEHICLES — UPDATE SYNC SOFTWARE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2025-05-29	POWER TRAIN Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit delayed reverse engagement. This may be due to the software in the powertrain control module (PCM). Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2025-05-21	STEERING This article supersedes TSB 25-2121 to update the affected production build dates. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit a click/pop noise while turning the steering wheel from straight ahead to full lock duri Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2025-05-13	ENGINE Some 2020 Continental, 2020-2024 Edge/Nautilus, 2020-2025 Explorer/Aviator/Escape/Corsair/F-150/F-Super Duty/Ranger/Transit/E-Series, 2021-2025 Bronco, and 2022-2025 Maverick vehicles may require an engine cooling system flush to be perform Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2025-05-13	POWER TRAIN Some 2020 Continental, 2020-2024 Edge/Nautilus, 2020-2025 Explorer/Aviator/Escape/Corsair/F-150/F-Super Duty/Ranger/Transit/E-Series, 2021-2025 Bronco, and 2022-2025 Maverick vehicles may require an engine cooling system flush to be perform Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2025-05-08	UNKNOWN OR OTHER Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit an incorrectly illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0420 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to the Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2025-04-17	UNKNOWN OR OTHER This bulletin supersedes TSB 24-2436. Reason for update: update the Part List and Service Procedure Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: * Harsh engagement * Delayed Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2025-04-08	UNKNOWN OR OTHER Some 2020-2023 Explorer/Aviator, 2020-2025 Police Interceptor Utility, 2020-2025 Escape/Corsair, 2022-2025 Maverick, and 2024-2025 Nautilus vehicles equipped with a hybrid powertrain may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MI Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2025-03-28	UNKNOWN OR OTHER Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit a click/pop noise while turning the steering wheel from straight ahead to full lock during low speed turning events. This noise may be due to front upper strut mount washe Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2025-03-20	UNKNOWN OR OTHER Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0456 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to evaporative emis Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2025-03-24	UNKNOWN OR OTHER Some 2020-2025 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with a 3.0L EcoBoost engine may require removal of the left turbocharger oil supply tube due to various concerns. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2025-01-17	UNKNOWN OR OTHER Some 2017-2025 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a 10R60/10R80/10R80 MHT/10R100 transmission may exhibit a whine noise at idle and/or while driving. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2025-01-10	UNKNOWN OR OTHER Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: • Harsh engagement • Delayed engagement • Harsh shift • Delayed shift Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2025-01-11	UNKNOWN OR OTHER Some 2018-2024 F-150/Edge, 2018 MKX, 2019-2023 Nautilus, 2020-2025 Explorer/Aviator, 2021-2024 Bronco, and 2024 Ranger vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or a 3.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an engine oil leak from the crankshaft rear seal with Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2025-01-10	UNKNOWN OR OTHER Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator/Escape/Corsair, 2021-2022 Bronco Sport, and 2022 Maverick vehicles may exhibit an inoperative driver door window control switch (windows inoperative, mirror control unresponsive, etc.). Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2024-12-04	UNKNOWN OR OTHER Certain 2018 – 2024 Model Year Various Vehicles Update SYNC Software Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-07-29	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Some 2017-2022 Ford/Lincoln customers may experience a notification in the FordPassÿ¿ÿ¿ÿ¿ÿ®/LincolnWayÿ¿ÿ¿ÿ¿ÿ® app indicating Vehicle Has Entered Deep Sleep Mode. This occurs when the vehicle has not been started for 14 cons Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-07-22	353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL Some 2019-2022 Edge/Nautilus, 2018-2022 Expedition/Navigator, 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with a family entertainment system may experience the audio is not synchronized with the video display when using the vehicle speaker Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-07-01	353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit a lack of audio and/or a water leak in the rear liftgate area and/or water in the spare tire area. The customer may indicate that this concern is more noticeable after a car wash or rainf Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-06-22	100000 POWER TRAIN Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may exhibit erratic transfer case operation and/or noise. This may be due to water intrusion between the transmission and the transfer case. The transfer case installation Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-06-21	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Some 2017-2022 Ford and Lincoln vehicle owners may experience a condition of missing authorization, command and control, battery charging details or phone-as-a-key setup buttons/selections in their FordPass or LincolnWay App. This condition Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-06-29	100000 POWER TRAIN Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may exhibit a rear differential that is venting rear axle fluid. This may result in a noise, smell, or leak noticed by the customer. Inspect the rear of the vehicle for sig Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-06-21	070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Some 2020-2022 Escape/Corsair vehicles built on or before 3-Jan-2022, 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles built on or before 14-Feb-2022, 2020-2022 Aviator vehicles built on or before 07-Feb-2022 and 2021-2022 Bronco Sport vehicles built on or befo Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-06-20	220000 SEATS Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit a second row folding seat that is inoperative or requires excessive effort to fold. This may be due to tension built up within the seat and seat track that leads to more force required to Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-06-29	280100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE Some 2019-2020 Edge/F-150/Fusion/Continental/MKZ/Nautilus, 2019-2021 Mustang/Ranger/Transit Connect, 2020-2021 EcoSport/Escape/Expedition/Explorer/F-Super Duty/Aviator/Corsair/Navigator, 2021 Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator vehi Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-06-23	357500 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:TV/RADIO/SPEAKERS Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit a concern of inoperative, rattling, crackling and/or distorted sound from one or more speakers. In order to correct the condition, make sure to completely follow the diagnostics in Worksh Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-06-24	103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator and 2021-2022 F-150 hybrid vehicles equipped with a 10R80 MHT require the Transmission Strategy Download application in the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) to be run after certain transmission or module re Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-06-10	020000 SUSPENSION Certain 2020-2022 Model Year Explorer (Non-Police) Vehicles – Rear Axle Repair After Bolt Fracture. In some of the affected vehicles, the rear axle mounting bolt may fracture during vehicle acceleration. A fractured rear axle bolt will allo Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-06-09	118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE Some 2019-2020 Edge/F-150/Fusion/Continental/MKZ/Nautilus, 2019-2021 Mustang/Ranger/Transit Connect, 2020-2021 EcoSport/Escape/Expedition/Explorer/F-Super Duty/Aviator/Corsair/Navigator, 2021 Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator vehi Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-06-08	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Some 2018-2022 F-150, Expedition, Navigator, Transit, Aviator and Explorer vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0627, P025A, P025B, P00C6, P008A and/or U0109 stored in the powertrain control module ( Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-05-24	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Some 2013-2023 Ford or Lincoln vehicles with modems activated through FordPass or LincolnWay may experience 12 volt battery drain symptoms when the customer uses non-Ford/Lincoln phone applications as an alternate channel to access vehicle Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-05-26	138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit the A/C blowing warm air with DTCs P0645, P2CFC, and/or P2CFD present in the heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) module. This may be due to spread terminal/terminal pushout in Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-05-26	162600 STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit an inoperative power liftgate when using intelligent access (IA) features such as the hands free liftgate or when using the outside control button on the liftgate handle when the doors ar Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-05-11	220000 SEATS Some 2022 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit an intermittent passenger seat massage function with no diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs). This may be due to the software and configuration of the seat control module G (SCMG) and seat control Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-05-13	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator and 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles may exhibit an illuminated airbag warning indicator with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B1404:13 and/or B1407:13. This may be due to contamination and relative movement in the con Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-05-13	140200 AIR BAGS:SRS MALFUNCTION WARNING LAMP/LIGHT Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator and 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles may exhibit an illuminated airbag warning indicator with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B1404:13 and/or B1407:13. This may be due to contamination and relative movement in the con Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-05-05	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may exhibit erratic shifting and/or a transmission fluid venting condition. If during the preliminary inspection the transmission fluid is found to be a foamy pink color th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-05-05	060000 ENGINE (PWS) Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may exhibit erratic shifting and/or a transmission fluid venting condition. If during the preliminary inspection the transmission fluid is found to be a foamy pink color th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-04-05	350000 EQUIPMENT In various 2017-2022 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, customers may receive a message in the FordPass or LincolnWay App stating “Feature Unavailable. Since this is a fleet vehicle, it cannot access the (SYNC Connect) FordPass or LincolnWay app th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-04-05	346000 COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS In various 2017-2022 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, customers may receive a message in the FordPass or LincolnWay App stating “Feature Unavailable. Since this is a fleet vehicle, it cannot access the (SYNC Connect) FordPass or LincolnWay app th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-04-20	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Some 2022 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with a 3.0L EcoBoost engine and built on 25-Jan-2022 and through 10-Mar-2022 may exhibit a buzz/vibration/rattle noise at engine idle or low revolutions per minute (RPM) underneath the vehicle ne Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-04-20	070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Some 2022 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with a 3.0L EcoBoost engine and built on 25-Jan-2022 and through 10-Mar-2022 may exhibit a buzz/vibration/rattle noise at engine idle or low revolutions per minute (RPM) underneath the vehicle ne Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-04-05	350000 EQUIPMENT In various 2017-2022 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, customers may receive a message in the FordPass or LincolnWay App stating “Feature Unavailable. Since this is a fleet vehicle, it cannot access the (SYNC Connect) FordPass or LincolnWay app th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-04-15	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Some 2022 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit an intermittent passenger seat massage function with no diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs). This may be due to the configuration of the seat control module G (SCMG) and seat control module H (SCM Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-04-15	220000 SEATS Some 2022 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit an intermittent passenger seat massage function with no diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs). This may be due to the configuration of the seat control module G (SCMG) and seat control module H (SCM Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-04-15	350000 EQUIPMENT Some 2022 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit an intermittent passenger seat massage function with no diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs). This may be due to the configuration of the seat control module G (SCMG) and seat control module H (SCM Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-04-11	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Some 2021-2022 Ranger/Bronco vehicles equipped with a 2.3L EcoBoost engine built on or after 14-Dec-2021 and 2022 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L EcoBoost engine and built on or after 14-Dec-2021, may exhibit a lack of power with an Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-04-11	100000 POWER TRAIN Some 2021-2022 Ranger/Bronco vehicles equipped with a 2.3L EcoBoost engine built on or after 14-Dec-2021 and 2022 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L EcoBoost engine and built on or after 14-Dec-2021, may exhibit a lack of power with an Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-04-11	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Some 2021-2022 Ranger/Bronco vehicles equipped with a 2.3L EcoBoost engine built on or after 14-Dec-2021 and 2022 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L EcoBoost engine and built on or after 14-Dec-2021, may exhibit a lack of power with an Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-04-06	100000 POWER TRAIN Some 2018-2022 F-150, Expedition, Navigator, Transit, Aviator and Explorer vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P025A, P025B, P00C6, P008A and/or U0109 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). T Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-04-06	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Some 2018-2022 F-150, Expedition, Navigator, Transit, Aviator and Explorer vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P025A, P025B, P00C6, P008A and/or U0109 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). T Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-04-06	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Some 2017-2022 Transit Connect/Transit/Explorer vehicles equipped with a fleet telematics global positioning system (GPS) and a connected human machine interface (HMI) radio (CHR) may experience concerns with rear camera zoom, wrong map mat Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-04-06	350000 EQUIPMENT Some 2017-2022 Transit Connect/Transit/Explorer vehicles equipped with a fleet telematics global positioning system (GPS) and a connected human machine interface (HMI) radio (CHR) may experience concerns with rear camera zoom, wrong map mat Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-04-06	280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION Some 2017-2022 Transit Connect/Transit/Explorer vehicles equipped with a fleet telematics global positioning system (GPS) and a connected human machine interface (HMI) radio (CHR) may experience concerns with rear camera zoom, wrong map mat Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-03-22	081100 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Some 2020 – 2022 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may display a distance to empty value in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) that does not correctly represent the actual fuel level of the vehicle. This may be due to exc Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-03-22	103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) Some 2020 – 2022 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may display a distance to empty value in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) that does not correctly represent the actual fuel level of the vehicle. This may be due to exc Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-03-22	117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL Some 2020 – 2022 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may display a distance to empty value in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) that does not correctly represent the actual fuel level of the vehicle. This may be due to exc Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-03-28	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with a 3.0L EcoBoost engine may appear to have a low engine oil level if the proper procedures are not followed. Refer to the Owner’s Manual, Maintenance, Engine oil check section. When chec Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-03-28	350000 EQUIPMENT Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with a 3.0L EcoBoost engine may appear to have a low engine oil level if the proper procedures are not followed. Refer to the Owner’s Manual, Maintenance, Engine oil check section. When chec Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-03-21	220000 SEATS This article supersedes TSB 21-2185 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator/Corsair vehicles may experience seat pan looseness, lateral movement and/or clunk/thump noise on turns. To correct the condition Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-03-21	350000 EQUIPMENT This article supersedes TSB 21-2185 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator/Corsair vehicles may experience seat pan looseness, lateral movement and/or clunk/thump noise on turns. To correct the condition Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-03-21	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY This article supersedes TSB 21-2185 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator/Corsair vehicles may experience seat pan looseness, lateral movement and/or clunk/thump noise on turns. To correct the condition Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-03-15	353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator non-hybrid vehicles may exhibit radio static and/or poor radio sound quality when moving. This may be more noticeable on AM radio stations. This may be caused by an electromagnetic interference concern. To co Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-03-15	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Some 2017-2022 Transit Connect/Transit/Explorer vehicles equipped with a fleet telematics global positioning system (GPS) and a connected human machine interface (HMI) radio (CHR) may experience concerns with rear camera zoom, wrong map mat Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-03-15	350000 EQUIPMENT Some 2017-2022 Transit Connect/Transit/Explorer vehicles equipped with a fleet telematics global positioning system (GPS) and a connected human machine interface (HMI) radio (CHR) may experience concerns with rear camera zoom, wrong map mat Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-03-15	353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL Some 2017-2022 Transit Connect/Transit/Explorer vehicles equipped with a fleet telematics global positioning system (GPS) and a connected human machine interface (HMI) radio (CHR) may experience concerns with rear camera zoom, wrong map mat Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-03-15	353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. Some 2017-2022 Transit Connect/Transit/Explorer vehicles equipped with a fleet telematics global positioning system (GPS) and a connected human machine interface (HMI) radio (CHR) may experience concerns with rear camera zoom, wrong map mat Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-03-15	353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) Some 2017-2022 Transit Connect/Transit/Explorer vehicles equipped with a fleet telematics global positioning system (GPS) and a connected human machine interface (HMI) radio (CHR) may experience concerns with rear camera zoom, wrong map mat Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-03-15	220000 SEATS Some 2022 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit an intermittent passenger seat massage function with no diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs). This may be due to the configuration of the seat control module G (SCMG) and seat control module H (SCM Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-03-08	355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL Some 2022 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may need to perform A/C leak detection diagnostics. The 2022 Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 412-00 for A/C leak detection diagnosis is incomplete and is in the process of being updated. At this time, Pinp Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-03-08	980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER Some 2022 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may need to perform A/C leak detection diagnostics. The 2022 Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 412-00 for A/C leak detection diagnosis is incomplete and is in the process of being updated. At this time, Pinp Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-01-12	264100 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA Some 2020-2022 F-Super Duty/Explorer/Aviator and 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles may exhibit a Front Camera Fault, Lane Keeping Fault, and/or Collison Warning Not Available message with various diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) stored in the image pr Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-01-12	275100 LANE DEPARTURE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA Some 2020-2022 F-Super Duty/Explorer/Aviator and 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles may exhibit a Front Camera Fault, Lane Keeping Fault, and/or Collison Warning Not Available message with various diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) stored in the image pr Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-01-28	100000 POWER TRAIN Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit a driveline vibration. Workshop Manual (WSM) Pinpoint Tests G (driveline shudder) and H (driveline vibration) have been updated in WSM, Section 205-01. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-02-21	100000 POWER TRAIN Some 2021-2022 Bronco/F-150/Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility and 2022 Transit vehicles may exhibit harsh/delayed engagement and/or harsh/delayed shift concerns. These may be addressed with the powertrain control module (PCM)/tran Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-01-12	111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY Some 2020-2022 F-Super Duty/Explorer/Aviator and 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles may exhibit a Front Camera Fault, Lane Keeping Fault, and/or Collison Warning Not Available message with various diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) stored in the image pr Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-01-12	118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE Some 2020-2022 F-Super Duty/Explorer/Aviator and 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles may exhibit a Front Camera Fault, Lane Keeping Fault, and/or Collison Warning Not Available message with various diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) stored in the image pr Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-02-17	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD) may exhibit an illuminated stability-traction control and/or powertrain malfunction warning indicators with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) C00A8:11, C00A8:13, C00 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-02-17	220000 SEATS Some 2017-2018 Focus/MKX/C-MAX, 2017-2019 MKC/Taurus/Flex/MKT, 2017-2020 Fusion/MKZ/Continental, 2017-2022 Mustang/Edge/Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility/Escape/F-150/F-Super Duty, 2018-2022 Expedition/Navigator, 2019-2022 Ranger/Nautilus Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-02-10	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Some 2021-2022 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L EcoBoost engine and built on 01-Aug-2021 and through 03-Jan-2022 may exhibit a lack of rear heat. This may be due to incorrectly routed coolant hoses in the engine bay. To correct the co Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-02-07	030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Some 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with the 2.3L engine may exhibit a red brake warning lamp and/or brake system warning message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) with a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P050F in the anti-lock brake sy Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-02-07	033110 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Some 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with the 2.3L engine may exhibit a red brake warning lamp and/or brake system warning message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) with a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P050F in the anti-lock brake sy Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-02-07	020000 SUSPENSION Some 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles may exhibit a rear axle mounting bolt that has broken. In order to correct the condition, the rear subframe, differential cover, and mounting bolts will need to be replaced in addition to any other damaged c Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-02-07	022000 SUSPENSION:REAR Some 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles may exhibit a rear axle mounting bolt that has broken. In order to correct the condition, the rear subframe, differential cover, and mounting bolts will need to be replaced in addition to any other damaged c Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-02-02	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator/Escape/Corsair, 2021-2022 Bronco Sport, and 2022 Maverick vehicles may exhibit an inoperative driver door window control switch (windows inoperative, mirror control unresponsive, etc.). Diagnostic trouble cod Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-02-02	162000 STRUCTURE:BODY Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator/Escape/Corsair, 2021-2022 Bronco Sport, and 2022 Maverick vehicles may exhibit an inoperative driver door window control switch (windows inoperative, mirror control unresponsive, etc.). Diagnostic trouble cod Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-02-02	980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator/Escape/Corsair, 2021-2022 Bronco Sport, and 2022 Maverick vehicles may exhibit an inoperative driver door window control switch (windows inoperative, mirror control unresponsive, etc.). Diagnostic trouble cod Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-02-02	114800 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:SWITCHES/KNOBS/BUTTONS Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator/Escape/Corsair, 2021-2022 Bronco Sport, and 2022 Maverick vehicles may exhibit an inoperative driver door window control switch (windows inoperative, mirror control unresponsive, etc.). Diagnostic trouble cod Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-02-01	162000 STRUCTURE:BODY Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit a wind/whistle type noise at highway speeds originating from the front A-pillar applique (either side or both). This may be due to a small gap between the outboard side of the A-pillar ap Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-02-01	980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit a wind/whistle type noise at highway speeds originating from the front A-pillar applique (either side or both). This may be due to a small gap between the outboard side of the A-pillar ap Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-01-07	134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY Some 2011-2022 Explorer and 2020-2022 Aviator vehicles may experience an inoperative roof opening panel motor. If diagnostics lead to a motor replacement, visually inspect the original motor for signs of water intrusion. If found, determine Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-12-24	103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles and 2021 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 10R80 MHT automatic transmission may exhibit a harsh/delayed engagement and/or a harsh/delayed shift with or without an illuminated Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-12-14	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with multiple diagnostic trouble codes (DTC). These DTCs may include P04F0, P008A, P0451, P0455, P0456, P0496 and/or P018C. This may be due to the wiring harness connec Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-12-17	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Some 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P04F0 and/or P144C stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-12-17	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit poor sound quality from the left and/or right front speaker while using Bluetooth audio. This may be due to concerns with the wiring harness or connections of connector C2383A, C202, and/ Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-12-17	353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit poor sound quality from the left and/or right front speaker while using Bluetooth audio. This may be due to concerns with the wiring harness or connections of connector C2383A, C202, and/ Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-11-23	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Some 2018-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator; 2019-2021 Ranger; 2020-2021 Escape, Corsair, Explorer, Transit; 2021 Bronco, Bronco Sport, Edge, Nautilus, F-150, Mustang; 2019-2022 Transit Connect; 2020-2022 Aviator, F-Super Duty; and 2022 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022 Ford Explorer

19 Recalls for 2022 Ford Explorer

0 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2022 Ford Explorer

158 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2022 Ford Explorer

3 Investigations for 2022 Ford Explorer

100 Service Alerts for 2022 Ford Explorer