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2012 Ford Explorer

5 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 12:35
Repair when you can Structure

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

The A-pillar trim retention clips may not be properly engaged, allowing the trim to detach.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 1,889,110 vehicles affected Read campaign 24V031000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair soon Suspension

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

These vehicles may be equipped with a cross-axis ball joint (CABJ) replacement part that could seize, and result in a fracture of the outboard section of the rear suspension toe link.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 150,723 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V746000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Suspension

A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.

The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 1,194,173 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V435000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Structure

If the interior door handle return spring is unseated, the door may unlatch in the event of a side impact crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.

In the affected vehicles, the interior door handle return spring may unseat, resulting in interior door handle that does not return to the fully stowed position after actuation.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 194,484 vehicles affected Read campaign 15V171000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Steering

If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist it will require extra steering effort at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

The affected vehicles may experience an intermittent connection in the electric power steering gear, which can cause a loss of the motor position sensor signal resulting in a shut down of the power steering assist.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 179,027 vehicles affected Read campaign 14V286000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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