Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2020 Ford explorer has 40 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.
40
Complaints
0
Recalls
5
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The Abs failed and my car break system went out while on the highway with two small kids. Very dange... |
| May 22, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | Electronic brake booster has failed. Ford has issued a customer service bulletin to address however ... |
| Mar 28, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | We had an issue where the abs light came on going down the road. If you applied the brakes the dash ... |
| Apr 10, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owned a 2020 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed spe... |
| Mar 22, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | On [XXX] I was driving my 2020 explorer east bound on [XXX] just past the [XXX] intersection in Aur... |
| Jan 25, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | We turned the vehicle on and a parking brake error came up on the dashboard followed by the dashboar... |
| Nov 16, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | 2020 Ford Explorer purchased in January 2021. Since owning this vehicle, we have experienced numer... |
| Oct 18, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | Was at a complete stop heading Westbound on State Road 200 at Amelia Island Parkway (rd name?) at ap... |
| Oct 1, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES,LANE DEPARTURE | The contact owns a 2020 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the brake warning light was illuminat... |
| Aug 22, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,SERVICE BRAKES | The contact owns a 2020 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while his wife was driving at an undisclos... |
| Aug 8, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | After starting vehicle it rolled when placed out of park while foot was on break and the emergency b... |
| Jun 16, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE,BACK OVER PREVENTION | For months our backup camera would turn blue and not show the rear cameras. Also during this time, o... |
| Dec 19, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES | I started my car via remote start and after entering the vehicle, I hit the start button, depressed ... |
| Sep 17, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES | When shifting from park to reverse, with foot completely on brake, the car will roll backwards sever... |
| Sep 15, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES | The contact owns a 2020 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that on various occasions after starting t... |
| Aug 26, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES | I hit my brakes at a traffic light and the dash board lite up. With the following messages. Service ... |
| Aug 1, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES | When I release the parking brake and put the car in reverse, the car starts to roll while my foot is... |
| Jun 21, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES | The contact owns a 2020 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while having a routine oil change com... |
| Apr 25, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2020 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, unatten... |
| Mar 21, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES | This has happened multiple times. Start the vehicle and put into drive while the brake pedal is ful... |