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Ford Explorer · 2020

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  • SevereNHTSA·24V598000·2024-10-08

    2020-2022 Ford Explorer Engine Compartment Fire Risk Recall

    Certain 2020-2022 Ford Explorers may experience engine failures that release oil and fuel vapors, risking engine compartment fires. Ford will update the engine control software and inspect for bearing damage.

    Product
    FORD — 2020 FORD EXPLORER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·23V626000·2023-08-09

    Lincoln Aviator and Ford Explorer battery defect poses fire and power-loss risk

    Ford is recalling 2020-2022 Lincoln Aviators and Ford Explorers with 3.0L plug-in hybrid engines. A high-voltage battery manufacturing defect may cause battery failure, loss of drive power, and fire risk.

    Product
    LINCOLN — 2020 LINCOLN AVIATOR
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·26V159000·2027-05-03

    [pending] 2020 FORD EXPLORER

    Pending LLM rewrite. Source: NHTSA 26V159000.

    Product
    FORD — 2020 FORD EXPLORER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·25V442000·2027-03-06

    [pending] 2018 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT

    Pending LLM rewrite. Source: NHTSA 25V442000.

    Product
    FORD — 2018 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·26V117000·2026-03-03

    [pending] 2020 FORD ESCAPE

    Pending LLM rewrite. Source: NHTSA 26V117000.

    Product
    FORD — 2020 FORD ESCAPE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·26V123000·2026-03-03

    [pending] 2021 LINCOLN CORSAIR

    Pending LLM rewrite. Source: NHTSA 26V123000.

    Product
    LINCOLN — 2021 LINCOLN CORSAIR
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·25V166000·2026-02-03

    [pending] 2020 FORD EXPLORER

    Pending LLM rewrite. Source: NHTSA 25V166000.

    Product
    FORD — 2020 FORD EXPLORER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·25V159000·2026-02-03

    [pending] 2020 FORD EXPLORER

    Pending LLM rewrite. Source: NHTSA 25V159000.

    Product
    FORD — 2020 FORD EXPLORER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·25V093000·2026-02-02

    [pending] 2020 FORD EXPLORER

    Pending LLM rewrite. Source: NHTSA 25V093000.

    Product
    FORD — 2020 FORD EXPLORER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·25V393000·2026-01-06

    [pending] 2025 FORD EXPLORER

    Pending LLM rewrite. Source: NHTSA 25V393000.

    Product
    FORD — 2025 FORD EXPLORER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·25V685000·2025-10-10

    [pending] 2020 FORD EXPLORER

    Pending LLM rewrite. Source: NHTSA 25V685000.

    Product
    FORD — 2020 FORD EXPLORER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·23V305000·2025-04-04

    Ford Explorer backup camera display failure reduces rear visibility

    Certain 2020-2022 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Utility vehicles have a software issue where the backup camera display does not appear when turned off before reversing, reducing rear visibility and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    FORD — 2020 FORD EXPLORER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·23V199000·2024-12-03

    Ford Explorer driveshaft disconnect and parking brake recall

    Ford is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles due to potential driveshaft disconnection and incomplete parking brake software, which could cause vehicle rollaway and loss of drive power.

    Product
    FORD — 2021 FORD EXPLORER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·23V022000·2024-11-01

    2021 Lincoln Aviator rearview camera video output may fail

    Ford is recalling 2021 Lincoln Aviators with 360-degree camera systems because the rearview camera video may fail to display, reducing driver rear visibility and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    LINCOLN — 2021 LINCOLN AVIATOR
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·23V342000·2023-12-05

    2020-2023 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Vehicles Rearview Camera Failure

    The rearview camera video output may fail on certain 2020-2023 Ford Explorer and Lincoln vehicles, reducing rear visibility and increasing crash risk. Ford will replace the camera free of charge.

    Product
    FORD — 2020 FORD EXPLORER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·23V675000·2023-06-10

    2020-2022 Ford Explorer Driveshaft Disconnection Risk

    Ford is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles because the rear axle mounting bolt may fracture, causing the driveshaft to disconnect. This can result in loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    FORD — 2022 FORD EXPLORER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·20V788000·2021-05-12

    2020-2021 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator motor mount fastener recall

    Ford is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles because right-hand motor mount fasteners may have been incorrectly tightened and could loosen, potentially causing the axle to disconnect from the engine and loss of power.

    Product
    FORD — 2020 FORD EXPLORER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateNHTSA·24V852000·2024-08-11

    Air Bag Warning Label Missing on Ford and Lincoln Vehicles

    Ford is recalling certain 2018-2025 Ford and Lincoln vehicles for missing air bag warning labels on the dashboard. The missing label increases risk of crash injury if occupants don't follow proper restraint guidelines.

    Product
    LINCOLN — 2025 LINCOLN AVIATOR
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

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