Component Record

Ford Explorer 2020 Seats Problems

41 distinct owners reported a seats problem on the 2020 Ford Explorer - 3% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage41 complaints

41 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

19V633000Reported August 28, 2019 - 639,137 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on August 28, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 639,137 vehicles across all affected models.

25V393000Reported June 13, 2025 - 304,662 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on June 13, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 304,662 vehicles across all affected models.

26V451000Reported July 14, 2026 - 387,911 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on July 14, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 387,911 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Power Train508 Driver Assistance and Stability Systems226 Unknown Or Other214 Electrical System188 Engine139 Brakes89

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.