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2020 Ford Explorer: recalls, problems and warranty extensions
Everything US government records hold on the 2020 Ford Explorer as a model. To see how it applies to one car, and to check its mileage and VIN, enter the VIN.
33Safety recalls
1,240Owner complaints to NHTSA
3Defect investigations
5/5NHTSA overall crash rating
Most-reported problems
What 2020 Ford Explorer owners report most often to NHTSA, and the mileage where most reports fall.
Your VIN report marks where your car's odometer sits on each of these ranges.
Safety recalls
Recalls issued for the 2020 Ford Explorer. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
- Fuel System, Gasoline: DeliveryDec 2019 · Campaign 19V859000
- EngineDec 2020 · Campaign 20V788000
- Suspension: RearMar 2021 · Campaign 21V154000
- Back Over Prevention: SoftwareSep 2021 · Campaign 21V735000
- Seat Belts: Rear/OtherSep 2020 · Campaign 20V549000
- Power Train: DrivelineNov 2020 · Campaign 20V693000
- Back Over Prevention: Sensing SystemSep 2020 · Campaign 20V575000
- Fuel System, Gasoline: StorageNov 2020 · Campaign 20V730000
- Air Bags: Critical FastenersAug 2020 · Campaign 20V497000
- Seats: Front AssemblyAug 2019 · Campaign 19V633000
- Electrical System: WiringSep 2019 · Campaign 19V687000
- Power Train: Automatic TransmissionAug 2019 · Campaign 19V575000
Whether a recall was done is shown by the dealer or NHTSA's recall lookup. Your report lists each one with the risk and the fix.
Defect investigations
NHTSA investigations that include this model.
- Underbody shields detachmentDP25001 · opened Sep 2025 · closed Apr 2026
- Rear Axle Bolt FailureRQ23002 · opened Jun 2023 · closed Feb 2024
- Rearview Camera FMVSS 111 NoncomplianceRQ21002 · opened Aug 2021 · open
Sources: NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, NCAP crash ratings, manufacturer communications and defect investigations. Model-level data: individual cars may differ.