Ford Explorer Recalls by Year
NHTSA lists 213 recall campaigns for the Ford Explorer across model years 2011 to 2025. The 2020 has the most, with 33. Pick a year to see each campaign, the risk and the fix. To check one car, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Ford Explorer recalls by model year
Source: NHTSA recall data, checked November 1, 2026.Not affiliated with NHTSA or Ford.
Ford Explorer recalls: common questions
Which Ford Explorer year has the most recalls?
Of the model years we cover (2011 to 2025), NHTSA lists the most campaigns for the 2020 Ford Explorer: 33 campaigns. A higher count does not by itself make a model year worse; some campaigns cover a small batch of cars.
How many recalls has the Ford Explorer had?
NHTSA lists 213 campaigns across model years 2011 to 2025, as of November 1, 2026. A campaign that covers several model years is counted once for each year.
How do I check my Ford Explorer for open recalls?
Enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or on the manufacturer's recall page. That shows the recalls still unrepaired on that one car. The lists here are for whole model years.