2009 Ford Explorer recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2009 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 1
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 33
Latest campaign: Sep 3, 2010

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Equipment	1	Sep 3, 2010	10E043000

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Sep 3, 2010Latest campaign


Sep 3, 201010E043000	Equipment AN IMPROPERLY DEPLOYED AIRBAG COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. DetailsHide details for campaign 10E043000 What's wrong MARATHON IS RECALLING CERTAIN SEAT COVERS, BRAND SUPERHIDES WITH PART NUMBERS 593, 594, 578, 960, 228, 228-09, 267-08, 333, 625, AND 630, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE SEAT COVERS ARE MADE OF HEAVIER THREAD AND ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH SEATS CONTAINING SIDE AIRBAGS. THE HEAVIER SEAT COVER COULD INTERFERE WITH FULL DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. Risk AN IMPROPERLY DEPLOYED AIRBAG COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. Remedy MARATHON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE SEAT COVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MARATHON AT 1-800-735-2769. Campaign NHTSA 10E043000 · Sep 3, 2010

Sep 3, 201010E043000

Equipment

AN IMPROPERLY DEPLOYED AIRBAG COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.

DetailsHide details for campaign 10E043000

What's wrong: MARATHON IS RECALLING CERTAIN SEAT COVERS, BRAND SUPERHIDES WITH PART NUMBERS 593, 594, 578, 960, 228, 228-09, 267-08, 333, 625, AND 630, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE SEAT COVERS ARE MADE OF HEAVIER THREAD AND ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH SEATS CONTAINING SIDE AIRBAGS. THE HEAVIER SEAT COVER COULD INTERFERE WITH FULL DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Risk: AN IMPROPERLY DEPLOYED AIRBAG COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
Remedy: MARATHON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE SEAT COVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MARATHON AT 1-800-735-2769.
Campaign: NHTSA 10E043000 · Sep 3, 2010

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component33

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

33Complaints filed

5Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

5Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Injuries
Unknown or other	5	15	0	0
Vehicle speed control	5	15	1	0
Engine	4	12	1	0
Power train	3	9	1	0
Wheels	3	9	2	1
Seats	3	9	0	0
Air bags	2	6	1	2
Seat belts	2	6	1	2
Service brakes	2	6	1	0
Electronic stability control (ESC)	2	6	0	0
Electrical system	2	6	0	0
Structure	2	6	0	1
Visibility	2	6	0	0
Tires	2	6	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	1	3	0	0

9 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Unknown or other
“Transmission went out while driving on expressway speed limit was75 mph on cruise control”
Filed 04/19/2021 · ODI 11412923
Air bags
“My car has airbag light on and I have constant problems with the fuel system, and a few electrical problems.”
Filed 01/24/2021 · ODI 11389683
Power train
“Suv seems to be idled during start up or even when driving. Sounds airy like its trying to accelerate. Also I have had break pads replaced more than usual.”
Filed 05/14/2020 · ODI 11324598

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2009 Ford Explorer recall questions

How many recalls does the 2009 Ford Explorer have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2009 Ford Explorer. The most recent, 10E043000 (reported September 3, 2010), concerns equipment. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2009 Ford Explorer?

Unknown or other is the most-reported component, named in 5 complaints out of 33 filed with NHTSA (15%). Across all complaints, owners reported 5 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2009 Ford Explorer?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Ford dealer.

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