2020-2022 Ford Explorer recall: engine
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on August 9, 2024. It covers about 85,238 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 85,238
- reported
- Aug 9, 2024
- owners notified
- Aug 13, 2025
- related complaints
- 232
Engine
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles equipped with the Police Interceptor Utility Package. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.
- Risk
- An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine as promptly as possible upon hearing unexpected engine noises, or after experiencing an unexpected engine power reduction, or seeing smoke from the engine compartment. Dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software. In addition, dealers will inspect for connecting rod bearing failure and if necessary, replace the engine long block. All inspections and repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S52.
Recall number 24V598000
Affected vehicles
- Ford Explorer 2020-2022 202020212022
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 232 complaints about engine problems.
Questions about recall 24V598000
Is there a recall on the 2020-2022 Ford Explorer engine?
Yes. Recall 24V598000, reported on August 9, 2024, covers about 85,238 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 24V598000?
Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine as promptly as possible upon hearing unexpected engine noises, or after experiencing an unexpected engine power reduction, or seeing smoke from the engine compartment. Dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software. In addition, dealers will inspect for connecting rod bearing failure and if necessary, replace the engine long block. All inspections and repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S52.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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