2022 FORD EXPLORER Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2022 Ford Explorer has 15 recalls, the most serious involving structural and fuel system integrity issues that raise the risk of injury in a crash, along with multiple scenarios where the vehicle can roll away unexpectedly. Several recalls center on rollaway risk. The rear axle mounting bolt can fracture and disconnect the driveshaft, causing loss of drive power or allowing the vehicle to roll if the parking brake is not set. A separate recall addresses a loose transmission bolt that can prevent the gearbox from actually locking into park even when the shifter shows "PARK." A powertrain control module reset while driving can also damage the park system, again leaving the vehicle unable to hold in place. A prior repair attempt for the driveshaft issue did not fully resolve the problem on some vehicles, and a related software update failed to restore the automatic electronic parking brake feature as intended. On the fuel side, the fuel filler tube can detach in a crash, a fuel vent tube can loosen and separate, and on 2.3L models a loose fuel line connection can leak, all of which raise fire risk. Vehicles with the Police Interceptor package face an additional concern: an engine failure can release oil and fuel vapor near hot components, which can ignite. Second-row seats on some vehicles can unlatch or slide unexpectedly while driving, compromising occupant restraint in a crash. Two recalls affect rear camera visibility: on Police Interceptor models with a 12.1-inch screen, the backup camera may not display when the screen was manually turned off, and a broader software issue can cause the rearview camera