2020 Ford Explorer

Key Technical Specifications

Warranty Info

Basic: 
        3 Years/60,000 km

Drivetrain: 
        5 Years/100,000 km

Corrosion: 
        5 Years/Unlimited km

Roadside Assistance: 
        5 Years/100,000 km

Recall Info

US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
        19V633000

Mfg's Report Date:
        AUG 27, 2019

Component:
        SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

Potential Number Of Units Affected:
        639137

Summary:
        Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 and 2019-2020 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 Ford Explorer, 2019-2020 Expedition, and 2020 Escape vehicles equipped with driver and/or passenger's manual front seat back recliner mechanisms. Also included are certain 2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with rear outboard seats and manual seat back recliner mechanisms. The recliner mechanisms may be missing the third pawl required for seat back strength, resulting in a loose seat back. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."

Consequence:
        A seat back with an improperly assembled recliner mechanism may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy:
        Ford will notify owners, and Ford and Lincoln dealers will inspect the seat structure and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19C07.

Dates of Manufacture:
        NOV 20, 2018 to AUG 20, 2019

Manufacturer Recall Number:
        19C07
US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
        19V575000

Mfg's Report Date:
        AUG 04, 2019

Component:
        PARKING BRAKE

Potential Number Of Units Affected:
        13896

Summary:
        Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The Manual Park Release (MPR) cover may not be installed. In addition, the vehicles may be in Factory Mode, which disables warning alerts and does not display the transmission gear selected. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 114, "Theft Prevention" and 102, "Trans Shift Lever Seq/Starter Interlock/Trans Braking Effect."

Consequence:
        Without the cover, the MPR lever may be unintentionally moved, allowing the vehicle to roll away. Being in Factory Mode, the vehicle will not display warnings and/or gear selection on the instrument cluster. Both conditions increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy:
        Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, install a MPR cover. Dealers will verify the instrument cluster is not in Factory Mode and clear any fault codes, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19C06.

Dates of Manufacture:
        MAR 26, 2019 to JUL 23, 2019

Manufacturer Recall Number:
        19C06
US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
        19V859000

Mfg's Report Date:
        DEC 03, 2019

Component:
        FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Potential Number Of Units Affected:
        3857

Summary:
        Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. Over time, the protective sleeve on the vapor fuel line may chafe through the plastic liquid fuel line and cause a fuel leak.

Consequence:
        A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy:
        Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a longer protective sleeve on the liquid fuel line, as necessary, free of charge. Ford issued owners and interim notification on January 29, 2020. Recall began March 23, 2020. A second notice will be sent once parts are available, expected to be late in the first quarter of 2020. A renotification letter was sent on July 10, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S49.

Dates of Manufacture:
        JAN 17, 2019 to JUL 16, 2019

Manufacturer Recall Number:
        19S49
US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
        19V687000

Mfg's Report Date:
        SEP 29, 2019

Component:
        ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Potential Number Of Units Affected:
        10655

Summary:
        Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with 2.3L or 3.3L engines. The wiring harness may not have been properly secured and may contact the air conditioner compressor (A/C) pulley, potentially damaging the harness or the A/C belt.

Consequence:
        The A/C pulley may rub through the wiring harness insulation and contact the unfused battery positive wire, resulting in a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy:
        Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a tie strap to the wiring harness at the hand shock tower clip, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S32.

Dates of Manufacture:
        MAY 27, 2019 to JUL 17, 2019

Manufacturer Recall Number:
        19S32
US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
        20V497000

Mfg's Report Date:
        AUG 20, 2020

Component:
        AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Potential Number Of Units Affected:
        488

Summary:
        Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Explorer and 2020 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The side air bag and/or seat back module attachments may not have been properly tightened in the front seat backs.

Consequence:
        If the side air bag or seat back fasteners were not properly tightened, the side air bag deployment could be affected, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy:
        Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove front seat back panels from one or both front seats (VIN-specific) and verify that the fasteners have been properly tightened, free of charge. The recall began September 10, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S48.

Manufacturer Recall Number:
        20S48
US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
        20V575000

Mfg's Report Date:
        SEP 22, 2020

Component:
        VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES

Potential Number Of Units Affected:
        620246

Summary:
        Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, Explorer, Mustang, Transit, Expedition, Escape, Ranger and Edge, and Lincoln Nautilus and Corsair vehicles. Due to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Consequence:
        Reduced rearward visibility can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy:
        Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2020. Remedy became available on February 1, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20C19.

Manufacturer Recall Number:
        20C19
US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
        20V693000

Mfg's Report Date:
        NOV 09, 2020

Component:
        POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Potential Number Of Units Affected:
        10905

Summary:
        Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with a 2.0L or 3.3L engine and a 10 Speed Automatic Transmission with the All Wheel Drive package. The drive shaft may fracture along the weld seam.

Consequence:
        Defective drive shafts may fail and cause a loss of connection between the transfer case and rear axle, possibly resulting in a vehicle rollaway when in Park or a loss of drive. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash. The drive shafts can also deform and separate from the driveline and potentially contact the fuel tank, increasing the risk of fuel leaks and/or fire.

Remedy:
        Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drive shaft label inspected and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S65.

Manufacturer Recall Number:
        20S65
US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
        20V730000

Mfg's Report Date:
        NOV 23, 2020

Component:
        FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

Potential Number Of Units Affected:
        17

Summary:
        Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Explorer vehicles equipped with 2.3L engines and 19 gallon fuel tanks. The fuel tank inlet check valve may not be fully welded to the fuel tank shell.

Consequence:
        An incomplete weld securing the inlet check valve to the fuel tank shell could result in a substantial fuel leak during a crash, increasing the risk of fire.

Remedy:
        Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank shell, free of charge. The recall began December 8, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S68.

Manufacturer Recall Number:
        20S68
US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
        20V788000

Mfg's Report Date:
        DEC 16, 2020

Component:
        ENGINE

Potential Number Of Units Affected:
        1405

Summary:
        Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The right hand motor mount fasteners may have been incorrectly tightened, and may loosen over time.

Consequence:
        With a loose motor mount, motor vibration may cause the axle to disconnect from the engine and could result in loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy:
        Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove and replace the right hand motor mount fasteners, free of charge. The recall began February 3, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S72.

Manufacturer Recall Number:
        20S72
US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
        20V549000

Mfg's Report Date:
        SEP 09, 2020

Component:
        SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Potential Number Of Units Affected:
        29

Summary:
        Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Explorer vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with second row center seat belt buckles that may not be properly secured to the seat.

Consequence:
        Vehicles with seat belt buckles that are not properly secured may fail to restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy:
        Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the second row center seat assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S50.

Manufacturer Recall Number:
        20S50
US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
        21V154000

Mfg's Report Date:
        MAR 09, 2021

Component:
        SUSPENSION:REAR

Potential Number Of Units Affected:
        49

Summary:
        Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Lincoln Aviator and Ford Explorer vehicles. The rear lower control arm (RLCA) bolts that attach the rear lower control arms to the wheel knuckles may not have been heat-treated, which could cause them to break.

Consequence:
        Broken RLCA bolts can cause a loss of steering control, and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy:
        Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace both RLCA bolts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 29, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S11.

Manufacturer Recall Number:
        21S11