Ford Explorer (2020-2022): Engine
Recall 24V598000 · Aug 9, 2024 · Ford Motor Company
85,238
vehicles affected
85,238
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 24V598000
- Date
- Aug 9, 2024
- Maker
- Ford Motor Company
- Units affected
- 85,238
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Engine
- Model years
- 2020-2022
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles equipped with the Police Interceptor Utility Package. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.
What can happen
An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine as promptly as possible upon hearing unexpected engine noises, or after experiencing an unexpected engine power reduction, or seeing smoke from the engine compartment. Dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software. In addition, dealers will inspect for connecting rod bearing failure and if necessary, replace the engine long block. All inspections and repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S52.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 3 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 24V598000?
1 model: Ford Explorer (2020-2022), about 85,238 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 24V598000?
Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine as promptly as possible upon hearing unexpected engine noises, or after experiencing an unexpected engine power reduction, or seeing smoke from the engine compartment. Dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software. In addition, dealers will inspect.
What can happen?
An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.