22 stories across all model years, newest first.
September 10, 2026
A recall of 10,001 Ford Bronco, Bronco Sport, Explorer, Mustang, and Ranger vehicles for piston issues. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer, Bronco, Bronco Sport, Mustang, and Ranger vehicles. The engine piston…
Read story →August 5, 2026
A recall of 79,579 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles for driver’s seats that may recline unintentionally. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. An unoccupied driver’s seat may…
Read story →July 22, 2026
A recall of 387,911 Ford Explorers and Lincoln Aviators for second row seats that may move without warning due to a faulty switch. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2027 Aviator and 2020-2026 Explorer…
Read story →July 22, 2026
A recall of 288,314 Ford Explorers for roof rail covers that may detach. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles. The roof rail covers may come loose and detach from the vehicle.…
Read story →July 9, 2026
A recall of 741,195 Ford F-150, Expedition, and Explorer, Lincoln Aviator and Navigator for a vehicle rollaway risk. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Navigator, Expedition, 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2021 F-150…
Read story →July 2, 2026
The 2026 Ford Explorer Tremor answers a question many SUV buyers have been asking for years: what if the Explorer ST wasn’t the only enthusiast-focused version of Ford’s three-row SUV? Instead of focusing on pavement…
Read story →June 11, 2026
Ford just gave the Explorer ST the full blacked-out treatment, but the real story is bigger than wheels, lights, and badges. The 2027 Ford Explorer ST Sinister package shows Ford is paying attention to what…
Read story →May 19, 2026
A look at the known issues of the 2024-2026 Ford Explorer line, including recalls, engine issues, and transmission issues. For decades the Ford Explorer has ruled school pickup lines and youth sports parking lots. It’s…
Read story →March 10, 2026
Two massive recalls on 2020-2024 Ford Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Aviator, Corsair: 889,950 for rear camera issue; 604,533 for windshield wiper failure. Two separate recalls were recently announced affecting certain 2020-2022 Ford Escape and Explorer, plus…
Read story →February 21, 2026
We’ve already broken down what makes the 2026 Ford Explorer Tremor different on paper. This time, we’re talking about how it behaves when you actually drive it; hard, off-road, on-road, and everywhere in between. After spending a long…
Read story →January 23, 2026
Tim and I just spent three days in Death Valley living with the first Explorer to wear Ford’s Tremor branding and off-road hardware. While we cannot yet tell you about how it handled the harsh…
Read story →June 24, 2025
The new 2026 Ford Explorer Tremor receives several off-road upgrades for aimed at drivers who prefer getting off pavement more than driving on it. 2026 Ford Explorer Tremor This new trim level for the popular…
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