Recalls by year · NHTSA data
Ford Explorer recalls, 2000–2026
Safety recall campaigns and owner complaints NHTSA has on file for 27 Ford Explorer model years, 2000–2026; the 2020 has the most recall campaigns (35). Pick a year for campaign IDs, dates, remedies and complaints by component, or check one car by VIN.
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Ford Explorer model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Explorer | 15 | 42 |
| 2025 Explorer | 22 | 109 |
| 2024 Explorer | 10 | 21 |
| 2023 Explorer | 15 | 113 |
| 2022 Explorer | 25 | 273 |
| 2021 Explorer | 27 | 455 |
| 2020 Explorer | 35 | 1,247 |
| 2019 Explorer | 6 | 299 |
| 2018 Explorer | 7 | 737 |
| 2017 Explorer | 15 | 1,712 |
| 2016 Explorer | 15 | 2,484 |
| 2015 Explorer | 9 | 1,817 |
| 2014 Explorer | 7 | 1,684 |
| 2013 Explorer | 12 | 2,237 |
| 2012 Explorer | 7 | 829 |
| 2011 Explorer | 8 | 1,197 |
| 2010 Explorer | 2 | 115 |
| 2009 Explorer | 1 | 33 |
| 2008 Explorer | 3 | 148 |
| 2007 Explorer | 3 | 208 |
| 2006 Explorer | 4 | 630 |
| 2005 Explorer | 3 | 497 |
| 2004 Explorer | 4 | 1,304 |
| 2003 Explorer | 7 | 1,131 |
| 2002 Explorer | 9 | 3,295 |
| 2001 Explorer | 11 | 375 |
| 2000 Explorer | 14 | 952 |
Model years with three or more NHTSA recall campaigns, a recall plus owner complaints, or enough complaints to say something. NHTSA files variants (engine badges, cab styles, hybrids) under one model; each year's page merges them. Counts from NHTSA's data files as of 2026-10-26.