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2022 Ford Explorer recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2022 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 25
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 271
Latest campaign: Jul 14, 2026

Recall summary by component25

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Back over prevention	6	Mar 3, 2026	26V123000 25V442000 25V159000 23V342000 23V305000 23V022000
Power train	6	Mar 14, 2025	25V166000 23V675000 23V199000 23V070000 23V069000 22V255000
Fuel system, gasoline	3	Jul 7, 2025	25V455000 22V685000 22V088000
Seats	2	Jul 14, 2026	26V451000 25V393000
Equipment	2	Oct 10, 2025	25V685000 24V852000
Seat belts	1	Mar 17, 2026	26V159000
Visibility	1	Mar 3, 2026	26V117000
Engine and engine cooling	1	Aug 23, 2024	24V635000
Engine	1	Aug 10, 2024	24V598000
Electrical system	1	Sep 8, 2023	23V626000
Structure	1	Jun 24, 2022	22V454000

Safety recalls25

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jul 14, 2026Latest campaign


Jul 14, 202626V451000	Seats: mid/rear assembly A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V451000 What's wrong 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. Risk A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Remedy Dealers will inspect and replace the bezel around the switch as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters explaining the safety risk were mailed August 19, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in January 2027. Lincoln Aviator owner notification letters were mailed August 21, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S52. This recall expands Recall 25V393. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 16, 2026. Filed under Explorer Campaign NHTSA 26V451000 · Jul 14, 2026
Mar 17, 202626V159000	Seat belts A loose seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V159000 What's wrong 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. Risk A loose seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Remedy Dealers will inspect the second-row outer seat belt lower anchor bolts and replace or repair them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 30, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C18. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 19, 2026. Filed under Explorer Campaign NHTSA 26V159000 · Mar 17, 2026
Mar 3, 202626V117000	Visibility: windshield wiper/washer motor Windshield wipers that fail to operate properly can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V117000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Aviator, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may fail and prevent the windshield wipers from operating properly. Risk Windshield wipers that fail to operate properly can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will inspect and replace the front wiper motors as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed April 2, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in October 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S14. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 4, 2026. Filed under Explorer Campaign NHTSA 26V117000 · Mar 3, 2026
Mar 3, 202626V123000	Back over prevention: software An incorrectly displayed rearview image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V123000 What's wrong 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." Risk An incorrectly displayed rearview image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will update the accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C11. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026. Filed under Explorer Campaign NHTSA 26V123000 · Mar 3, 2026
Oct 10, 202525V685000	Equipment: electrical engine block heater An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V685000 What's wrong 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. Risk An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire. Remedy Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 3, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated September 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 15, 2025. Filed under Explorer Campaign NHTSA 25V685000 · Oct 10, 2025
Jul 7, 202525V455000	Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump An engine stall increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V455000 What's wrong 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. Risk An engine stall increases the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will replace the low pressure fuel pump on super duty vehicles and update the powertrain control module (PCM) software on all other affected vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S75. Filed under Explorer Campaign NHTSA 25V455000 · Jul 7, 2025

Merged from NHTSA model names: Explorer, Explorer Hybrid, Explorer Phev. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

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).

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Owner complaints by component271

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

271Complaints filed

17Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

23Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Power train	61	23	2	0	1
Unknown or other	55	20	1	1	2
Electrical system	39	14	1	1	1
Engine	30	11	1	1	5
Fuel/propulsion system	23	8	0	0	1
Back over prevention	23	8	3	0	0
Visibility/wiper	22	8	0	0	0
Fuel system	15	6	0	0	0
Gasoline	15	6	0	0	0
Suspension	13	5	1	0	0
Structure	12	4	0	0	0
Service brakes	11	4	2	0	4
Forward collision avoidance	11	4	1	0	4
Visibility	10	4	0	0	1
Steering	9	3	1	0	0

14 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, merged from NHTSA model names Explorer, Explorer Hev, Explorer Police Intercept.

Latest reports

Fuel/propulsion system
“My mom was helping me strap my 3 year old and baby in the car seats of my 2022 ford explorer and said my car smelled like raw gas. I didn’t realize it because I was so used to it.”
Filed 10/12/2026 · ODI 11770518
Structure
“2022 Explorer ST. Panaramic sun shade does not retract if sun roof is opened nor stay up at the ceiling when sun roof is closed.”
Filed 10/05/2026 · ODI 11769018
Unknown or other
“Safety Defect: Moonroof Sunshade Sags and Obstructs Rearward Driver Visibility I am reporting a safety concern involving the fabric sunshade/moonroof cover in my 2022 Ford Explorer.”
Filed 09/22/2026 · ODI 11766032

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2022 Ford Explorer recall questions

How many recalls does the 2022 Ford Explorer have?

NHTSA lists 25 safety recall campaigns for the 2022 Ford Explorer. The most recent, 26V451000 (reported July 14, 2026), concerns seats. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2022 Ford Explorer recalls for?

The largest group is back over prevention, with 6 campaigns. Others: power train (6), fuel system, gasoline (3), seats (2). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2022 Ford Explorer?

Power train is the most-reported component, named in 61 complaints out of 271 filed with NHTSA (23%). Across all complaints, owners reported 17 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2022 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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Recall summary by component25

Safety recalls25

Seats: mid/rear assembly

Seat belts

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer motor

Back over prevention: software

Equipment: electrical engine block heater

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump