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2025 Ford Explorer NHTSA recall campaigns

NHTSA returned 18 recall campaigns for 2025 Ford Explorer: 24V634000, 24V801000, and 24V852000. Affected components include fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:injectors, back over prevention:software and equipment:other:labels. This page summarizes NHTSA campaign details, consequences, remedies, source links, and VIN-specific limits.

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Model year
2025
Make
Ford
Model
Explorer
Campaigns
18

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18 source rows

Component breakdown

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
2 campaigns · 24V801000, 26V165000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
2 campaigns · 25V344000, 26V343000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
1 campaign · 24V634000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
1 campaign · 24V852000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1 campaign · 25V020000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:VALVES/VALVE BODY
1 campaign · 25V164000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
1 campaign · 25V239000
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
1 campaign · 25V316000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
1 campaign · 25V371000
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
1 campaign · 25V393000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
1 campaign · 25V543000
TRAILER HITCHES
1 campaign · 25V687000
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
1 campaign · 25V730000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
1 campaign · 26V121000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
1 campaign · 26V122000
SEAT BELTS
1 campaign · 26V159000

Source field coverage

Remedy supplied 18 / 18
NHTSA remedy field present
Consequence supplied 18 / 18
NHTSA consequence field present
Dealer repair mentioned 17 / 18
Derived only from remedy text
Owner notification mentioned 16 / 18
Derived only from remedy text
Park guidance returned by NHTSA 0 / 18
Park-it or park-outside source flag present

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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
24V634000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS Aug 23, 2024 Ford Motor Company Park it: Not supplied
Park outside: Not supplied 		Summary: supplied Consequence: supplied Remedy: supplied
24V801000 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE Oct 25, 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
25V020000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Jan 17, 2025 Ford Motor Company Park it: Not supplied
Park outside: Not supplied 		Summary: supplied Consequence: supplied Remedy: supplied
25V164000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:VALVES/VALVE BODY Mar 14, 2025 Ford Motor Company Park it: Not supplied
Park outside: Not supplied 		Summary: supplied Consequence: supplied Remedy: supplied
25V239000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE Nov 4, 2025 Ford Motor Company Park it: Not supplied
Park outside: Not supplied 		Summary: supplied Consequence: supplied Remedy: supplied
25V316000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Sep 5, 2025 Ford Motor Company Park it: Not supplied
Park outside: Not supplied 		Summary: supplied Consequence: supplied Remedy: supplied
25V344000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL Jun 13, 2025 Ford Motor Company Park it: Not supplied
Park outside: Not supplied 		Summary: supplied Consequence: supplied Remedy: supplied
25V371000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER Mar 6, 2025 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
25V543000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS Aug 22, 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
25V730000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD Oct 24, 2025 Ford Motor Company Park it: Not supplied
Park outside: Not supplied 		Summary: supplied Consequence: supplied Remedy: supplied
26V121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Mar 3, 2026 Ford Motor Company Park it: Not supplied
Park outside: Not supplied 		Summary: supplied Consequence: supplied Remedy: supplied
26V122000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) Mar 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
26V165000 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE Mar 19, 2026 Ford Motor Company Park it: Not supplied
Park outside: Not supplied 		Summary: supplied Consequence: supplied Remedy: supplied
26V343000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL May 27, 2026 Ford Motor Company Park it: Not supplied
Park outside: Not supplied 		Summary: supplied Consequence: supplied Remedy: supplied

Recall timeline

  1. Campaign 24V634000

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS

  2. Campaign 24V801000

    BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

  3. Campaign 25V020000

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

  4. Campaign 25V164000

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:VALVES/VALVE BODY

  5. Campaign 25V344000

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL

  6. Campaign 25V393000

    SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

  7. Campaign 25V543000

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

  8. Campaign 25V730000

    VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

  9. Campaign 26V159000

    SEAT BELTS

  10. Campaign 26V165000

    BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

  11. Campaign 26V343000

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL

  12. Campaign 26V121000

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

  13. Campaign 26V122000

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

  14. Campaign 25V239000

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

  15. Campaign 25V687000

    TRAILER HITCHES

  16. Campaign 25V316000

    STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

  17. Campaign 25V371000

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

  18. Campaign 24V852000

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Source coverage

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Year, make, and model
Official source
NHTSA recalls
Recall count
18
Campaign detail rows
18
Campaign numbers
24V634000, 24V801000, 24V852000, 25V020000, 25V164000, 25V239000, 25V316000, 25V344000, 25V371000, 25V393000, 25V543000, 25V687000, 25V730000, 26V121000, 26V122000, 26V159000, 26V165000, 26V343000
Last checked
Jun 14, 2026
Fact age
Checked today
VIN status
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Campaign numbers

24V634000 24V801000 24V852000 25V020000 25V164000 25V239000 25V316000 25V344000 25V371000 25V393000 25V543000 25V687000 25V730000 26V121000 26V122000 26V159000 26V165000 26V343000

Campaign details

Details returned by the current NHTSA lookup.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS

Campaign 24V634000 · Received Aug 23, 2024

Park it: Not supplied Park outside: Not supplied
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Lincoln Corsair, 2023-2024 Escape, 2024 Mustang, and 2025 Explorer vehicles. The fuel injectors may have been assembled without O-ring support discs, which can result in a fuel leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install new fuel injector O-rings and O-ring support discs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 7, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S54.

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Campaign 24V801000 · Received Oct 25, 2024

Park it: Not supplied Park outside: Not supplied
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The rearview camera image may fail when the vehicle speed reaches 10 MPH or greater. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence
The loss of the rearview camera image while in reverse can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C34.

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

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Campaign 25V020000 · Received Jan 17, 2025

Park it: Not supplied Park outside: Not supplied
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The transmission may be improperly secured due to loose cross member bolts.
Consequence
An improperly secured transmission can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission cross member bolts as necessary, free of charge. If the cross member bolts are missing, dealers will replace the cross member and install new bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 29, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S03.

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:VALVES/VALVE BODY

Campaign 25V164000 · Received Mar 14, 2025

Park it: Not supplied Park outside: Not supplied
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Bronco, 2024 Ranger, 2025 Mustang, Explorer, and Aviator vehicles. The transmission valve body may have been machined incorrectly, which can cause reverse gear failure, or unexpected forward movement in reverse or neutral gear.
Consequence
Unexpected vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the transmission main control valve body, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S19.

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Campaign 25V239000 · Received Nov 4, 2025

Park it: Not supplied Park outside: Not supplied
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer vehicles. The powertrain control module (PCM) may reset while driving, which can damage the park system or cause an engine stall.
Consequence
A damaged park system can result in a vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park without the parking brake applied. An engine stall while driving can result in a sudden loss of drive power. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S35.

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Campaign 25V316000 · Received Sep 5, 2025

Park it: Not supplied Park outside: Not supplied
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer and Aviator vehicles. A mounting bolt for the front subframe may have been tightened improperly.
Consequence
A loose subframe bolt may reduce the vehicle's performance in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and tighten the subframe bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Owner notification letters were mailed May 21, 2025. Ford's number for this recall is 25S43.

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL

Campaign 25V344000 · Received Jun 13, 2025

Park it: Not supplied Park outside: Not supplied
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Transit, F-150, and Explorer vehicles. The connecting rod and rod bearing components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.
Consequence
A damaged engine can result in engine failure and a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the connecting rods and replace the engine long block assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S55.

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

Campaign 25V371000 · Received Mar 6, 2025

Park it: Not supplied Park outside: Not supplied
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer vehicles. The bolts securing the front brake caliper may not be tightened properly, which can result in a loss of front brake function and possible wheel damage.
Consequence
Loss of brake function and wheel damage can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts as necessary. If bolts are missing, the brake caliper and pads will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 19, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S60.

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

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

Campaign 25V543000 · Received Aug 22, 2025

Park it: Not supplied Park outside: Not supplied
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer and Aviator vehicles. When towing a trailer, the tail lights on the trailer may fail to illuminate due to an improperly manufactured body control module. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence
Trailer tail lights that do not illuminate as intended can reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the body control module C on vehicles with less than 9,000 miles. For vehicles over 9,000 miles, dealers will perform a functional check on the body control module C and replace it as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Aviator 2025 owner notification letters were mailed October 13, 2025. Explorer 2025 owner letters were mailed November 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C42.

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

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

Campaign 25V730000 · Received Oct 24, 2025

Park it: Not supplied Park outside: Not supplied
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Lincoln Corsair, Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The windshield glass may have visible air bubbles, which can obscure the driver's visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 205, "Glazing Materials."
Consequence
Reduced visibility while driving can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 6, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C60. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 27, 2025.

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Campaign 26V121000 · Received Mar 3, 2026

Park it: Not supplied Park outside: Not supplied
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Explorer vehicles. The Dynamic Bending Light (DBL) system software may cause the passenger-side headlight to turn in the wrong direction when driving through curves in the road. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence
A headlight that turns incorrectly can result in increased glare to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The headlight control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 23, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C12. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026.

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

Campaign 26V122000 · Received Mar 3, 2026

Park it: Not supplied Park outside: Not supplied
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger, Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang, Maverick, Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Corsair, Bronco Sport, and Bronco vehicles. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.
Consequence
An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the EGR valves, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed March 20, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in September 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 4, 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

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Campaign 26V165000 · Received Mar 19, 2026

Park it: Not supplied Park outside: Not supplied
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Lincoln Navigator, 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2025 Lincoln Aviator and Explorer vehicles. The Image Processing Module A (IPMA) may experience multiple unexpected resets, resulting in loss of the rearview camera image and advanced driver assistance (ADAS) features, including pre-collision assist, lane-keeping assist, and blind-spot monitoring.
Consequence
Loss of the rearview camera image and certain driver assistance features, can reduce the driver’s ability to detect hazards, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The Image Processing Module A software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. This is a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include 2025 Aviator, 2025 Explorer, 2025 Nautilus notified owners on 4/13/2026. Phase 2 will include 2025 Navigator will notify owners on or about 4/20/2026. Phase 3 will include 2022-2024 Navigator will notify owners on or about 6/8/2026. Phase 4 will include 2024 Nautilus will notify owners on or about 6/22/2026. Owner notification letters were mailed April 13, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S21. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 25, 2026.

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL

Campaign 26V343000 · Received May 27, 2026

Park it: Not supplied Park outside: Not supplied
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Explorer, Ranger, and Bronco vehicles. The engine may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Consequence
A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the engine long block, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in November 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S35. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 28, 2026.

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Recall questions

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

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Does 2025 Ford Explorer have recall campaigns?
Yes. This NHTSA year, make, and model lookup returned 18 recall campaigns.
Which campaign numbers were found?
24V634000, 24V801000, 24V852000, 25V020000, 25V164000, 25V239000, 25V316000, 25V344000, 25V371000, 25V393000, 25V543000, 25V687000, 25V730000, 26V121000, 26V122000, 26V159000, 26V165000, 26V343000
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?
Jun 14, 2026 These NHTSA facts are checked today.

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