2026 Ford Explorer
3 Recalls for 2026 Ford Explorer
| Recall Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-10 | TRAILER HITCHES | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Explorer and 2024-2026 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The trailer hitch assembly bolts may be loose.
Remedy:
Dealers will inspect and tighten the trailer hitch bolts, or replace them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 29, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 25SA3. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 15, 2025. |
| 2025-01-12 | ENGINE | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer, Mustang, Lincoln Corsair, and 2025 Maverick vehicles. The cylinder head may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the ball plugs to fail, resulting in an oil leak.
Remedy:
Dealers will replace the cylinder head assembly, free of charge. All affected vehicles are still within dealership inventory and therefore no owner notification letters will be mailed. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 25SD3. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 24, 2025. |
| 1970-01-01 | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Lincoln Corsair, Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The windshield glass may have visible air bubbles, which can obscure the driver’s visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 205, “Glazing Materials.”
Remedy:
Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 6, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 25C60. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 27, 2025. |
0 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2026 Ford Explorer
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0 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2026 Ford Explorer
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0 Investigations for 2026 Ford Explorer
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2 Service Alerts for 2026 Ford Explorer
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-08 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Customer Satisfaction Program 25N19 Certain 2024-2026 Model Year Corsair and Certain 2025-2026 Model Year Explorer and Aviator Vehicles Windshield Replacement Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2025-12-08 | VISIBILITY/WIPER
Customer Satisfaction Program 25N19 Certain 2024-2026 Model Year Corsair and Certain 2025-2026 Model Year Explorer and Aviator Vehicles Windshield Replacement Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
2026 Ford Explorer
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