Model year 2027 · Ford

2027 Ford Explorer recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2027 Ford Explorer. The most recent was reported on July 21, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: EXPLORER, EXPLORER HYBRID.

NHTSA data through October 6, 2026 · How these pages are built

Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2027 Ford Explorer, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
26V470000	July 21, 2026	Seats › Front Assembly › Power Adjust
26V415000	June 30, 2026	Back Over Prevention › Warnings › External/Pedestrian Alert

Systems involved: Back Over Prevention (1) · Forward Collision Avoidance (1) · Seats (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V470000Manufacturer no. 26S53

Seats › Front Assembly › Power Adjust

Report received by NHTSA: July 21, 2026
Owner notification: September 3, 2026
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 76,748 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2027 Ford Explorer: Not reported – June 27, 2026
Model names in the NHTSA record: EXPLORER

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. An unoccupied driver's seat may recline unintentionally during certain scenarios, such as remote unlock or remote start.

Safety risk

Unexpected movement of the driver’s seat back may trap a second-row occupant, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will disable the driver seat module (DSM) feature until parts are available. Once available, the motor will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 3, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S53.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V470000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 26V415000Manufacturer no. 26S51

Back Over Prevention › Warnings › External/Pedestrian Alert

Report received by NHTSA: June 30, 2026
Owner notification: August 7, 2026
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 66,383 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2027 Ford Explorer: Not reported – May 5, 2027
Model names in the NHTSA record: EXPLORER HYBRID

Components: Back Over Prevention › Warnings › External/Pedestrian Alert; Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings › External/Pedestrian Alert

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2027 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid and 2025-2027 Explorer Hybrid vehicles. A software error may prevent the vehicle from making the pedestrian warning sound at certain speeds.

Safety risk

A vehicle that does not produce a warning sound may fail to alert pedestrians of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Note: This is an expansion of Recall 25V691. Any vehicles previously repaired under 25V691 must have the new remedy completed. Ford will release an over-the-air (OTA) update or dealers will update the APIM software, free of charge. Additionally, dealers will replace the digital signal processing module in Nautilus Hybrid vehicles equipped with 28 speakers, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S51. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 7, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V415000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: July 21, 2026.