Does the 2009 Ford Explorer have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2009 Ford Explorer recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Ford dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2009 Ford Explorer?

33 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2009 Ford Explorer recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2009 Ford Explorer. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Ford been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. Recall repairs are free.

2009 Ford Explorer recalls, newest first

September 3, 2010NHTSA 10E043000294 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment

Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed

Summary: Marathon is recalling certain seat covers, brand superhides with part numbers 593, 594, 578, 960, 228, 228-09, 267-08, 333, 625, and 630, sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These seat covers are made of heavier thread and are not compatible with seats containing side airbags. The heavier seat cover could interfere with full deployment of the airbag in the event of a crash.
Consequence: An improperly deployed airbag could result in serious injury.
Remedy: Marathon will notify owners of record and replace the seat cover free of charge. The safety recall began on September 14, 2010. Owners may contact marathon at 1-800-735-2769.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 33 complaints about the 2009 Ford Explorer with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 5
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 5
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Unknown or other5
Vehicle speed control5
Engine4
Wheels3
Air bags2

Other 2009 Ford models

Most recalled 2009 vehicles

2009 Blue Bird All American (33 recalls)
2009 Blue Bird Vision (28 recalls)
2009 Ford E-350 (27 recalls)
2009 Freightliner Cascadia (24 recalls)
2009 Spartan Gladiator (23 recalls)

All of 2009’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 2009 Ford Explorer have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2009 Ford Explorer recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Ford dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2009 Ford Explorer?: 33 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.