2026 Ford Explorer Hybrid problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (1)
Back Over Prevention:warnings:external/Pedestrian Alert 2026-06-30 · campaign 26V415000 · 66,383 vehicles
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2027 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid and 2025-2027 Explorer Hybrid vehicles. A software error may prevent the vehicle from making the pedestrian warning sound at certain speeds.
Risk: A vehicle that does not produce a warning sound may fail to alert pedestrians of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Note: This is an expansion of Recall 25V691. Any vehicles previously repaired under 25V691 must have the new remedy completed. Ford will release an over-the-air (OTA) update or dealers will update the APIM software, free of charge. Additionally, dealers will replace the digital signal processing module in Nautilus Hybrid vehicles equipped with 28 speakers, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Own
Service bulletins (3)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-06-15 · SSM 54937 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2025-2026 police interceptor utility hybrid vehicles may have previously set a "procedure unsuccessful" message in the ford diagnosis and repair system (fdrs) scan tool during the passive anti-theft system (pats) parameter reset. this may have occurred after replacing the body control module (b
Fuel/Propulsion System 2026-04-29 · SSM 54787 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2020-2023 aviator and 2025-2026 explorer/police interceptor utility hybrid vehicles may exhibit a "refuel error see manual" message in the instrument panel cluster (ipc) after installing a replacement fuel filler door assembly (7827936). this may be due to a concern with the replacement fuel fi
Power Train 2026-04-27 · SSM 54783 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2021-2023 f-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5l powerboost engine and 2020-2026 explorer vehicles equipped with a 3.3l hybrid engine may exhibit an illuminated powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0a1e stored in the powertrain control module (pcm). the veh
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.