Component Record

Ford Explorer 2020 Brakes Problems

89 distinct owners reported a brakes problem on the 2020 Ford Explorer - 7% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage89 complaints

89 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

19V575000Reported August 5, 2019 - 13,896 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on August 5, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 13,896 vehicles across all affected models.

23V199000Reported March 24, 2023 - 674 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on March 24, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 674 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Power Train508 Driver Assistance and Stability Systems226 Unknown Or Other214 Electrical System188 Engine139 Visibility71

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.