2020 FORD EXPLORER Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2020 Ford Explorer has 30 recalls, the most serious involving the rear axle and driveshaft, which can fracture and disconnect, causing sudden loss of drive power, vehicle rollaway, or in some cases a fuel tank puncture that creates a fire risk. The driveshaft issue has required multiple repair attempts over the years, and prior fixes did not fully resolve the problem for all vehicles, so a further repair may be needed. Related to this, a powertrain control module reset while driving can damage the transmission's park system, leaving the vehicle unable to shift into Park and at risk of rolling away. On vehicles with the Police Interceptor Utility Package, engine failure can release oil and fuel vapor near hot components, raising the risk of an engine compartment fire. Two separate fuel system concerns also exist: fuel lines that rub together or chafe can leak fuel near ignition sources, and on some vehicles a fuel tank weld may be incomplete, raising the risk of a substantial leak in a crash. A loose motor mount can let the axle disconnect from the transmission, cutting power to the wheels. Loose rear suspension bolts can break and cause a loss of steering control, and a wiring harness contacting the air conditioning compressor pulley can short against a battery wire and start a fire. On the occupant safety side, side airbag fasteners may be under-tightened and prevent proper airbag deployment, second-row seat belt buckles may not be properly secured or anchored, and second-row outer seats can unlatch or slide unexpectedly while driving. A missing cover over the manual park release lever