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2024 Ford Explorer NHTSA recall campaigns

NHTSA returned 10 recall campaigns for 2024 Ford Explorer: 24V685000, 24V852000, and 25V393000. Affected components include hybrid propulsion system, equipment:other:labels and seats:mid/rear assembly. This page summarizes NHTSA campaign details, consequences, remedies, source links, and VIN-specific limits.

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Recall readout

Source-backed notes from the current NHTSA recall facts.

Not VIN-specific

Source-backed NHTSA recall results are returned for the 2024 Ford Explorer. The lookup lists 10 recall campaigns and 10 campaign numbers, with component coverage spanning hybrid propulsion, labels, seats, rearview camera software, trailer hitches, engine block heater equipment, seat belts, and power train items. This is a year, make, and model lookup, not VIN-specific, and it does not confirm repair status.

Recalls returned

NHTSA records 10 recall campaigns for the 2024 Ford Explorer.

Campaign numbers returned

10 campaign numbers are listed, including 24V685000, 24V852000, and 26V159000.

Components returned

Returned components include hybrid propulsion system, seat belts, trailer hitches, and back over prevention software.

Verification gaps
  • Not VIN-specific; VIN check required for vehicle-level applicability.
  • Repair status is not confirmed in this lookup.
Model year
2024
Make
Ford
Model
Explorer
Campaigns
10

Recall utility snapshot

Source-backed checks that make this page useful beyond a single recall count.

10 source rows

Component breakdown

SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
2 campaigns · 25V393000, 26V451000
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
2 campaigns · 25V442000, 26V123000
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 campaign · 24V685000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
1 campaign · 24V852000
TRAILER HITCHES
1 campaign · 25V687000
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
1 campaign · 26V012000
SEAT BELTS
1 campaign · 26V159000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1 campaign · 26V371000

Source field coverage

Remedy supplied 10 / 10
NHTSA remedy field present
Consequence supplied 10 / 10
NHTSA consequence field present
Dealer repair mentioned 9 / 10
Derived only from remedy text
Owner notification mentioned 9 / 10
Derived only from remedy text
Park guidance returned by NHTSA 0 / 10
Park-it or park-outside source flag present

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This page can show NHTSA campaigns returned for 2024 Ford Explorer, but it cannot confirm whether a specific VIN is affected, repaired, excluded, or still open.

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Campaign comparison

One row per NHTSA campaign returned for this year, make, and model lookup.

Campaign Component Report date Manufacturer Park guidance Source fields
24V685000 HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM Sep 13, 2024 Ford Motor Company Park it: Not supplied
Park outside: Not supplied 		Summary: supplied Consequence: supplied Remedy: supplied
24V852000 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS Aug 11, 2024 Ford Motor Company Park it: Not supplied
Park outside: Not supplied 		Summary: supplied Consequence: supplied Remedy: supplied
25V393000 SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY Jun 13, 2025 Ford Motor Company Park it: Not supplied
Park outside: Not supplied 		Summary: supplied Consequence: supplied Remedy: supplied
25V442000 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE Jun 27, 2025 Ford Motor Company Park it: Not supplied
Park outside: Not supplied 		Summary: supplied Consequence: supplied Remedy: supplied
25V687000 TRAILER HITCHES Oct 10, 2025 Ford Motor Company Park it: Not supplied
Park outside: Not supplied 		Summary: supplied Consequence: supplied Remedy: supplied
26V012000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER Jan 16, 2026 Ford Motor Company Park it: Not supplied
Park outside: Not supplied 		Summary: supplied Consequence: supplied Remedy: supplied
26V123000 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE Apr 3, 2026 Ford Motor Company Park it: Not supplied
Park outside: Not supplied 		Summary: supplied Consequence: supplied Remedy: supplied
26V159000 SEAT BELTS Mar 17, 2026 Ford Motor Company Park it: Not supplied
Park outside: Not supplied 		Summary: supplied Consequence: supplied Remedy: supplied
26V371000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Sep 6, 2026 Ford Motor Company Park it: Not supplied
Park outside: Not supplied 		Summary: supplied Consequence: supplied Remedy: supplied
26V451000 SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY Jul 15, 2026 Ford Motor Company Park it: Not supplied
Park outside: Not supplied 		Summary: supplied Consequence: supplied Remedy: supplied

Recall timeline

  1. Campaign 24V685000

    HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

  2. Campaign 25V393000

    SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

  3. Campaign 25V442000

    BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

  4. Campaign 26V012000

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER

  5. Campaign 26V159000

    SEAT BELTS

  6. Campaign 26V451000

    SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

  7. Campaign 26V371000

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

  8. Campaign 26V123000

    BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

  9. Campaign 25V687000

    TRAILER HITCHES

  10. Campaign 24V852000

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Source coverage

Lookup type
Year, make, and model
Official source
NHTSA recalls
Recall count
10
Campaign detail rows
10
Campaign numbers
24V685000, 24V852000, 25V393000, 25V442000, 25V687000, 26V012000, 26V123000, 26V159000, 26V371000, 26V451000
Last checked
Nov 4, 2026
Fact age
1 day old
VIN status
VIN check required

Campaign numbers

24V685000 24V852000 25V393000 25V442000 25V687000 26V012000 26V123000 26V159000 26V371000 26V451000

Campaign details

Details returned by the current NHTSA lookup.

HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

Campaign 24V685000 · Received Sep 13, 2024

Park it: Not supplied Park outside: Not supplied
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with 3.3L Hybrid engines. The 12-Volt battery cable may chafe against the Belt-integrated Starter Generat (BiSG) and short circuit.
Consequence
A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install a tie strap between the battery cable and high voltage cable, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 8, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S61.

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Campaign 24V852000 · Received Aug 11, 2024

Park it: Not supplied Park outside: Not supplied
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence
Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C39.

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

Campaign 25V393000 · Received Jun 13, 2025

Park it: Not supplied Park outside: Not supplied
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, folding, or sliding unexpectedly while driving.
Consequence
A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the second-row seat switch, and replace the bezel around the switch as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S67.

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Campaign 25V442000 · Received Jun 27, 2025

Park it: Not supplied Park outside: Not supplied
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
Consequence
A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

TRAILER HITCHES

Campaign 25V687000 · Received Oct 10, 2025

Park it: Not supplied Park outside: Not supplied
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Explorer and 2024-2026 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The trailer hitch assembly bolts may be loose.
Consequence
While towing a trailer, loose trailer hitch bolts can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, or cause the trailer to detach. Either of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
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.

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER

Campaign 26V012000 · Received Jan 16, 2026

Park it: Not supplied Park outside: Not supplied
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Focus, 2019 Explorer, and 2024 Explorer vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Consequence
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 February 13, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in December 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 January 16, 2026. This recall expands previous recall number 25V685.

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Campaign 26V123000 · Received Apr 3, 2026

Park it: Not supplied Park outside: Not supplied
Summary
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."
Consequence
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.

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

SEAT BELTS

Campaign 26V159000 · Received Mar 17, 2026

Park it: Not supplied Park outside: Not supplied
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Campaign 26V371000 · Received Sep 6, 2026

Park it: Not supplied Park outside: Not supplied
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L engine and 10R60 automatic transmission. An unintentional powertrain control module (PCM) reset may occur while the vehicle is in motion and result in park system damage.
Consequence
A park system that is damaged may not shift into "PARK," resulting in a vehicle rollaway and increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect for park system damage and replace the park system components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 24, 2026. Owners may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S39. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 12, 2026.

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

Campaign 26V451000 · Received Jul 15, 2026

Park it: Not supplied Park outside: Not supplied
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Recall questions

Answers based on the current NHTSA year, make, and model lookup.

Not VIN-specific
Does 2024 Ford Explorer have recall campaigns?
Yes. This NHTSA year, make, and model lookup returned 10 recall campaigns.
Which campaign numbers were found?
24V685000, 24V852000, 25V393000, 25V442000, 25V687000, 26V012000, 26V123000, 26V159000, 26V371000, 26V451000
Does this verify a specific VIN?
No. This does not verify whether a specific VIN is affected or repaired.
Where should this be verified?
Use the official NHTSA VIN lookup or dealer service records before making a repair, purchase, or ownership decision. The source link on this page opens the official year, make, and model lookup used for this page.
When was this checked?
Nov 4, 2026 These NHTSA facts are 1 day old.

What this page cannot confirm

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