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2019 Ford Explorer recalls

5 recalls are on record with NHTSA for the 2019 Ford Explorer.

5 Open recalls
281 Complaints
0 Fire reports
0 Crash reports

Recall details

Recall STRUCTURE:BODY #21V316000 Reported 05/05/2021

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles. The retention pins could loosen and allow the roof rail covers to detach from the vehicle.

Risk

A detached roof rail cover can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Free fix

Dealers will install push-pins and replace any damaged rail clips and roof rail covers, as necessary, free of charge. The interim owner notification letter was mailed on June 22, 2021. Owner notification letters (remedy available) were mailed on October 1, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S22.

Recall SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER #19V633000 Reported 28/08/2019

Defect

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."

Risk

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.

Free fix

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.

Recall STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS #24V031000 Reported 19/01/2024

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles. The A-pillar trim retention clips may not be properly engaged, allowing the trim to detach.

Risk

A detached trim piece can fall off the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

Free fix

Dealers will inspect and replace the A-pillar trim as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 18, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S02.

Recall EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER #26V012000 Reported 15/01/2026

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Focus, 2019 Explorer, and 2024 Explorer vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.

Risk

An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Free fix

Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed February 13, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in April 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 16, 2026. This recall expands previous recall number 25V685.

Recall SUSPENSION:REAR #26V101000 Reported 20/02/2026

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture.

Risk

A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Free fix

Dealers will replace the toe links, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 16, 2026. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S08. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 21V537. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 25, 2026.

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What owners complain about

Top components in 281 NHTSA complaints for the 2019 Ford Explorer.

STRUCTURE 137
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 36
POWER TRAIN 32
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17
ENGINE 11
STEERING 8
SUSPENSION 8
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 7

Frequently asked

How many recalls does the 2019 Ford Explorer have?

5 recalls are on record with NHTSA for the 2019 Ford Explorer. Recall repairs are always free at a franchise dealer.

Do I have to pay to fix a Ford recall?

No. Federal law requires manufacturers to repair safety recalls for free at any authorized dealer, regardless of who owns the vehicle or its warranty status.

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This page lists recalls reported to NHTSA for every 2019 Ford Explorer. To confirm whether a recall is still open for one specific VIN, enter it in our decoder or check with Ford. NHTSA has no public by-VIN recall feed, so we look up the make, model, and year.

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