After replacing the newest recall for the rear toe link on my Explorer, I’ve noticed (along with a couple others on some forums) that the alignment does not stay set and will come undone. I finished driving 1000 miles after the swap and had sudden pressure loss in my rear tire. When I looked at it the entire outside of the tire …
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After replacing the newest recall for the rear toe link on my Explorer, I’ve noticed (along with a couple others on some forums) that the alignment does not stay set and will come undone. I finished driving 1000 miles after the swap and had sudden pressure loss in my rear tire. When I looked at it the entire outside of the tire on both driver and passenger side were completely eaten through and I’m not made of enough money to keep replacing tires and keep getting alignments done. I do have a video of my inside cam of when it happened if requested.
NHTSA ODI #11727653
Mileage unknown · Oct 6, 2021
Wheels
Right rear tire outside shoulder wear. alignment has been checked twice. Always within factory specs. Factory specs for camber on that wheel are not right. Vehicle handles poorly in slushy conditions. In many instances that is a sign of wheels out of alignment.
NHTSA ODI #11435799
Mileage unknown · Oct 24, 2020
Wheels
THE TWO FRONT HANKOOK TIRES HAVE WEAR IN THE FORM OF FLAKING RUBBER AROUND THE WHOLE TIRE. AT ABOUT 10,000 MILES, WE WENT TO FORD TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT AND THEY REFERRED US TO THE TIRE STORE. THEY SAID IT WAS FINE, BUT AS I LOOK AT THE OTHER COMPLAINTS, IT IS OBVIOUS THAT THESE TIRES HAVE A FLAW AND THERE SHOULD BE SOME COMPENS…
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THE TWO FRONT HANKOOK TIRES HAVE WEAR IN THE FORM OF FLAKING RUBBER AROUND THE WHOLE TIRE. AT ABOUT 10,000 MILES, WE WENT TO FORD TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT AND THEY REFERRED US TO THE TIRE STORE. THEY SAID IT WAS FINE, BUT AS I LOOK AT THE OTHER COMPLAINTS, IT IS OBVIOUS THAT THESE TIRES HAVE A FLAW AND THERE SHOULD BE SOME COMPENSATION GIVEN. AT 32,000 MILES OF CITY ROAD DRIVING, THE TIRES HAD TO BE REPLACED.
NHTSA ODI #11366182
28,000 miles · Jul 8, 2020
Wheels
HANKOOK VENTUS S1 NOBLE 2 (255/50R20 105H) TIRES HAVE EXCESSIVE TREADWEAR (LESS THAN 2/32' MINIMUM) AND CUTS. HANKOOK TIRES HAVE 28K MILES, ARE ORIGINAL TO 2018 EXPLORER PURCHASED NEW. VEHICLE AND TIRES ARE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED VIA PREMIUM MAINTENANCE PLAN. VEHICLE IS ALIGNED. LOW TREAD AND CUTS ARE PREVENTING DEALERS/OTH…
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HANKOOK VENTUS S1 NOBLE 2 (255/50R20 105H) TIRES HAVE EXCESSIVE TREADWEAR (LESS THAN 2/32' MINIMUM) AND CUTS. HANKOOK TIRES HAVE 28K MILES, ARE ORIGINAL TO 2018 EXPLORER PURCHASED NEW. VEHICLE AND TIRES ARE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED VIA PREMIUM MAINTENANCE PLAN. VEHICLE IS ALIGNED. LOW TREAD AND CUTS ARE PREVENTING DEALERS/OTHERS FROM FIXING FLAT CAUSED BY NAIL PUNCTURE.
NHTSA ODI #11338183
15,000 miles · Apr 8, 2020
Wheels
VEHICLE CAME WITH HANKOOK VENTUS S1 NOBLE 2, 255/50R20 TIRES. WE ONLY HAVE 15K MILES ON THE VEHICLE AND THE TIRES ALREADY NEED TO BE REPLACED. WE HAD THEM ROTATED AT THE DEALERSHIP AT THE SCHEDULED OIL CHANGE INTERVAL. ONE OF THE TIRES DEVELOPED A SLOW LEAK AND REQUIRED RE INFLATION EACH WEEK. ONE REAR TIRES LOST ALL AIR PR…
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VEHICLE CAME WITH HANKOOK VENTUS S1 NOBLE 2, 255/50R20 TIRES. WE ONLY HAVE 15K MILES ON THE VEHICLE AND THE TIRES ALREADY NEED TO BE REPLACED. WE HAD THEM ROTATED AT THE DEALERSHIP AT THE SCHEDULED OIL CHANGE INTERVAL. ONE OF THE TIRES DEVELOPED A SLOW LEAK AND REQUIRED RE INFLATION EACH WEEK. ONE REAR TIRES LOST ALL AIR PRESSURE WHILE WE WERE DRIVING ON THE STREET. THERE WAS NO NAIL OR HOLE FOUND IT IT. THE TIRES ARE SHREDDING TREAD AS WELL. ALL 4 NEED TO BE REPLACED BUT NEITHER FORD OR HANKOOK HAVE ANSWERED OUR COMPLAINT. THESE TIRES NEED TO BE RECALLED BECAUSE THEY ARE DANGEROUS.
NHTSA ODI #11320621
25,000 miles · Mar 3, 2020
Wheels
WENT FOR A INSPECTION STICKER ON MY 2018 EXPLORER AND WAS TOLD I NEEDED TIRES. I SAID THAT WAS IMPOSSIBLE SINCE I ONLY HAD 25000 MILES ON THEM. THEY SHOWED ME THE WEAR AND I COULD NOT BELIEVE IT. THE TIRES ARE HANKOOK VENTUS S NOBLE 2. THESE TIRES ARE A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AND UPON RESEARCH HERE THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THEM…
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WENT FOR A INSPECTION STICKER ON MY 2018 EXPLORER AND WAS TOLD I NEEDED TIRES. I SAID THAT WAS IMPOSSIBLE SINCE I ONLY HAD 25000 MILES ON THEM. THEY SHOWED ME THE WEAR AND I COULD NOT BELIEVE IT. THE TIRES ARE HANKOOK VENTUS S NOBLE 2. THESE TIRES ARE A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AND UPON RESEARCH HERE THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THEM. DO NOTBUY THESE TIRES
NHTSA ODI #11315809
20,000 miles · Oct 11, 2019
Wheels
HANKOOK VENTUS S1 NOBLE 2 TIRES IN 255/50R20 ARE LOOSING CHUNKS OF RUBBER AND HAVE 20,000 MILES ON THEM. ORIGINAL TIRES ON 2018 FORD EXPLORER.
NHTSA ODI #11267977
16,300 miles · Jan 23, 2019
Wheels
HANKOOK PRODUCED & ALLOWS THE SALE OF FAULTY VENTUS S1 NOBLE 2 TIRES TO BE SOLD ONLINE AND AS OEM ON NEW VEHICLES. THEY FAIL WITHIN 16,000 MILES. I BOUGHT A BRAND NEW 2018 FORD EXPLORER LIMITED WITH 20" HANKOOK VENTUS S1 NOBLE TIRES AS OEM EQUIPMENT ON 2/16/18. SATURDAY 1/19/19, I DID MY DUE DILIGENCE AND HEADED TO DISCOUNT TIRE…
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HANKOOK PRODUCED & ALLOWS THE SALE OF FAULTY VENTUS S1 NOBLE 2 TIRES TO BE SOLD ONLINE AND AS OEM ON NEW VEHICLES. THEY FAIL WITHIN 16,000 MILES. I BOUGHT A BRAND NEW 2018 FORD EXPLORER LIMITED WITH 20" HANKOOK VENTUS S1 NOBLE TIRES AS OEM EQUIPMENT ON 2/16/18. SATURDAY 1/19/19, I DID MY DUE DILIGENCE AND HEADED TO DISCOUNT TIRE IN TERRELL, TX TO HAVE OUR OEM HANKOOK TIRES ROTATED, THEY HAD 16,300 MILES. I WAS BESIDE MYSELF WHEN HE RETURNED AND TOLD ME THE TIRES WERE DOWN TO A DANGEROUSLY LOW 4/32 TREAD DEPTH AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I HAD TO PAY THE DIFFERENCE OF OVER $400 TO REPLACE THE TIRES ON A VEHICLE WITH ONLY 16,300 MILES! HOW WAS I, THE OWNER OF THE VEHICLE, SUPPOSED TO KNOW THESE WOULD WEAR SO QUICKLY? THEY BASICALLY ENDANGERED MY FAMILY BY ALLOWING THIS TO GO WITHOUT NOTIFYING US! AS AN OWNER OF A NEW VEHICLE IT DOESN'T CROSS YOUR MIND TO CHECK TREAD DEPTH OF NEW TIRES ON A NEW VEHICLE WITH 16,300 MILES! HANKOOK KNOWS ABOUT THEM, BUT HOW ARE OWNERS SUPPOSED TO KNOW, IN THEIR WORDS, "SPECIAL SERVICE MESSAGE SSM 47195 TO ADDRESS 2015-2018 EXPLORER - HANKOOK BRAND 20 INCH TIRE - TREAD WEAR TIRE REPLACEMENT." AND THE FORD REP SHARED THIS WITH ME "...2015-2018 EXPLORER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HANKOOK BRAND TIRES MAY EXHIBIT TREAD WEAR THAT IS NOT THE RESULT OF VEHICLE ALIGNMENT CONCERNS. FOR CUSTOMER SATISFACTION, HANKOOK IS OFFERING PRO-RATED TIRE REPLACEMENT FOR VEHICLES WITH LESS THAN 36,000 MILES. THIS PROGRAM IS MANAGED BY HANKOOK TIRE AMERICA CORP. AND NOT CLAIMED UNDER FORD NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY. IF THE TIRE SIDE WALL IS MARKED AS: 255/50R20 105H VENTUS S1 NOBLE 2, CONTACT HANKOOK TECHNICAL SERVICE FOR POSSIBLE PRO-RATED TIRE REPLACEMENT."
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles. The roof rail covers may come loose and detach from the vehicle.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A detached roof rail cover can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the roof rail covers and as necessary, repair or replace the push-pins, rail clips, or roof rail covers, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 28, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in January 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S54. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 21V316. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 16, 2026.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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 December 3, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated September 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 October 15, 2025.
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A detached trim piece can fall off the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the A-pillar trim as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model years. Owner notification letters were mailed between July 18, 2024 and December 16, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S02.
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A detached roof rail cover can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
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 & remedy
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.
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Seats:mid/rear Assembly
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.
Seats:front Assembly:recliner
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.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with 2.3L or 3.5L GTDI engine. Due to an assembly error, the fuel pressure sensor may leak fuel.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line assembly, free of charge. The recall began December 7, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S35.
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NHTSA investigations
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PE23001 · Windshield Trim Molding Item Detachment
Opened Jan 27, 2023 · Closed Feb 8, 2024
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure:body:roof And Pillars
On January 27, 2023, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE23-001 to investigate allegations of A-pillar trim panel detachment on model year (MY) 2011-2019 Ford Explorer vehicles. At the time of opening, the office had received 164 Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) reporting this failure. ODI has received 671 VOQs regarding this failure, including 1 alleged crash and 2 alleged injuries. Some consumers have reported that the failure occurred while they were driving at highway speeds, with the detached trim panel entering the path of travel of the vehicle behind them, requiring the driver of the following vehicle to take evasive action. It is noteworthy that motorists who experience this type of road hazard are less likely to accurately identify the subject vehicle the item detached from and report the event to the NHTSA. In its April 17, 2023 response to ODI’s information request, Ford provided 175 consumer complaints (including field reports) and 14,162 warranty claims related to A-pillar trim panel detachment. Ford relayed that the subject vehicles utilize a plastic A-pillar bracket, which is bolted to the vehicle structure during assembly. The A-pillar trim panel is attached to the bracket utilizing 7 plastic clips. Contributory factors which have been identified by Ford as leading to the subject defect include incomplete installation at the assembly plant, inadequate part stack up, damage to fasteners during installation, and failure to follow proper repair procedure during windshield replacements or other services. On January 19, 2024, Ford filed safety recall 24V-031 for MY 2011-2019 Ford Explorer vehicles to address the subject defect. In the Part 573 Safety Recall Report, Ford identified that a detached A-pillar trim panel can create a road hazard for other road users, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall remedy includes an inspection of the existing A-pillar trim panel and, if necessary, the replacement of the component. The remedy A-pillar trim panels will be installed with an additional adhesive for robustness and utilize an inspection procedure to ensure full engagement of all the retention clips during installation. In view of the recall action being taken by Ford, ODI is closing this Preliminary Evaluation. The agency reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by future circumstances. To review the reports cited in the Closing Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.
AQ22003 · Hertz/vehicles Rented With Open Recalls
Opened Dec 16, 2022 · No close date supplied
Status: open (inferred from source dates) · Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
NHTSA is opening this audit query to investigate whether The Hertz Corporation (Hertz) has complied with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act (Safety Act). The Safety Act requires, among other things, that a rental company shall not rent a vehicle subject to a safety recall unless the recall remedy has been performed. 49 U.S.C. § 30120(i).NHTSA is in receipt of information that indicates Hertz rented vehicles to customers without having performed required recall repairs. Accordingly, we are opening this audit query to seek additional information concerning this issue.
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