Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2020 Ford Explorer has 129 NHTSA electrical complaints and 2 electrical-related recalls.
129
Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
19V687000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with 2.3L or 3.3L engines. The wiring harness may not have been p...
23V626000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Lincoln Aviator and Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with 3.0L PHEV engines. A manufacturing ...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The back camera screen went blue, even though I already replaced the camera as per the previous reca... |
| Feb 1, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | I previously reported a safety issue re. Brakes not working in park. Vehicle rolled back and car alm... |
| Jan 5, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I have a leaking antenna (likely the "shark fin" or roof antenna base) on my 2020 Ford Explorer. Thi... |
| Dec 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | **Upon request, all failed components can be inspected anytime for any reason. From this date (01/23... |
| Oct 31, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Air Conditioner turns ON by itself even after being manually TURNED OFF, happened multiple times. Th... |
| Oct 27, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? S... |
| Oct 27, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | When driving the vehicle's instrument panel cluster randomly goes blank. When it does so, all of th... |
| Oct 24, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER | Vehicle: 2020 Ford Explorer XLT Date of Incident: October 24 2025 Approx. Mileage: 82000 Affected Co... |
| Jul 21, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | Parking brake won't disengage. Cannot drive or reverse |
| Jul 15, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | Vehicle was engaged in park with parking brake on, I put my foot on brake applying pressure & shifte... |
| Jul 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER | Water has been leaking on my passenger side front floor, and now the blower motor has completely sei... |
| Jun 26, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2020 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the... |
| Jun 24, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE | First my radio will not come on when you first start the explorer. Then you turn it off and turn it ... |
| Jun 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Put vehicle in reverse camera camera on then went black and the backup lights went out while trying ... |
| May 23, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2020 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, seve... |
| May 5, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Back latch is getting stuck in secondary position when released. Module is intermittently not commun... |
| Mar 14, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER | The button to adjust rear view side mirrors malfunctioned. The side mirrors no longer adjust or resp... |
| Mar 6, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Vehicle came into our shop with the charging system fault light on. Upon checking for codes BCM batt... |
| Feb 27, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2020 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the touc... |
| Feb 16, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Electrical shorting caused the transmission to improperly shift stalling the vehicle on a highway |