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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·26V371000·Announced 2026-06-09

Ford Recalls 2024 Explorers for Potential Park System Damage

Ford is recalling 2024 Explorer vehicles with 2.3L engines and 10R60 transmissions because an unintentional powertrain control module reset may damage the park system, increasing the risk of vehicle rollaway.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (park system damage) that can result in vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of injury or crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury reports.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2024 Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L engine and a 10R60 automatic transmission. The recall addresses a defect where an unintentional powertrain control module (PCM) reset may occur while the vehicle is in motion, which can result in damage to the park system.

A damaged park system may fail to shift into "PARK," creating a risk of vehicle rollaway. This condition increases the risk of injury or a crash. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text.

Dealers will inspect for park system damage and replace park system components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 24, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall number is 26S39, and Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 12, 2026.

The recalled product

Product
FORD EXPLORER
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
58

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • EXPLORER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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