2020 FORD EXPLORER Recall Overview

Compiled by the Reclia Editorial Team from NHTSA public data | July 15, 2026

📌 NHTSA Recall Summary

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Category based on NHTSA filing type. This site does not assess safety risk.

Vehicle: 2020 FORD EXPLORER

Open Recalls on File with NHTSA: 32

Components Listed in NHTSA Filing: Fire System, Crash System, Steering System, Brake System, Airbag System, Fuel System, Engine System, Electrical System, Seat Belt System, Suspension System, Structural System, Software System, Rollaway System

This page summarizes publicly available NHTSA recall filings.
It does not evaluate vehicle safety or provide certification.
Verify your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

📋 Official NHTSA Recall Data


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Campaign Number(s):
19V859000, 20V788000, 21V154000, 21V735000, 20V549000

⚠️ Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
to confirm if your specific vehicle is affected.

Recall Campaigns on File

Campaign # Date Reported Component
19V859000 04/12/2019 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
20V788000 17/12/2020 ENGINE
21V154000 10/03/2021 SUSPENSION:REAR
21V735000 22/09/2021 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
20V549000 10/09/2020 SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
20V693000 10/11/2020 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
20V575000 23/09/2020 BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
20V730000 24/11/2020 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
20V497000 21/08/2020 AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
19V633000 28/08/2019 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

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NHTSA Filing Extract

According to NHTSA’s recall filings, 32 recall campaign(s) are
on file for the 2020 FORD EXPLORER. This summary is based solely on
NHTSA’s published data; Reclia has not independently verified or
investigated these campaigns.

Vehicle Information

2020 FORD EXPLORER.

Components Listed in NHTSA Filing

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS, ENGINE, SUSPENSION:REAR, BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE, SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Owner Guidance Based on NHTSA Filing

Contact an authorized dealer to schedule the recall repair, which is
performed free of charge under federal law. You can confirm whether your
specific VIN is affected at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

NHTSA Consumer Complaints for 2020 FORD EXPLORER

  • Total complaints: 1153
  • Involving crash: 34
  • Involving fire: 10
  • Injuries reported: 36
  • Deaths reported: 0

Figures are self-reported to NHTSA by vehicle owners.

🔗 Related Vehicle Information
🔹 Brand: All FORD recalls
🔹 Vehicle Type: Similar vehicles
🔹 Category: Related recall type
🔹 Related Components:
  → Fire System
  → Crash System
  → Steering System
🔍 Related Vehicle Records
  → AUDI Q8 (2021)
  → AUDI A5 CABRIOLET (2021)
  → ACURA MDX (2025)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I know if my 2020 FORD EXPLORER is affected?

A: Check your VIN against the campaign number(s) on this page, or look it up at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Q: What should I do if my vehicle is recalled?

A: Contact an authorized dealer to schedule the recall repair using the campaign number.

Q: Will the recall repair cost me anything?

A: Recall repairs mandated under federal safety law are performed free of charge by authorized dealers.

Q: How many recalls affect the 2020 FORD EXPLORER?

A: NHTSA currently lists 32 recall campaign(s) for this vehicle.

⚠️ Important Disclaimer

This website is an independent, third-party informational aggregator of publicly available recall data from NHTSA.
It does not:

  • evaluate vehicle safety or risk
  • provide safety recommendations
  • replace official manufacturer or government guidance

All information is extracted from official NHTSA records.
No safety classification or risk assessment is provided by this site.

For official information, please visit nhtsa.gov/recalls




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