2009 Ford Explorer recalls and problems
No recalls and 33 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2009 Ford Explorer.
Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2009 Ford Explorer recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
TRANSMISSION WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING ON EXPRESSWAY SPEED LIMIT WAS75 MPH ON CRUISE CONTROL
MY CAR HAS AIRBAG LIGHT ON AND I HAVE CONSTANT PROBLEMS WITH THE FUEL SYSTEM, AND A FEW ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS.
SUV SEEMS TO BE IDLED DURING START UP OR EVEN WHEN DRIVING. SOUNDS AIRY LIKE ITS TRYING TO ACCELERATE. ALSO I HAVE HAD BREAK PADS REPLACED MORE THAN USUAL. MECHANIC SAID IT WAS REPORTED THAT THEY HAVE GONE OUT MORE THAN NORMAL. EACH TIME GOING OUT BEFORE WARRANTY EXPIRED. TODAY, CAR WAS PLACED IN REVERSE AND CAR SPENT…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE STALLED NUMEROUS TIMES WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TOWN AND COUNTRY FORD (5041 FORD PARKWAY, BESSEMER, ALABAMA 35022, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY FAILED. THE…
THROTTLE BODY ISSUES, INTERMITTENT STAHLS, PEDAL SURING FORWARD WHEN ACCELERATED. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY RISK AND FROM WHAT I HAVE READ A DEFECT IN THE 2009 FORD MODELS. MY TRUCK IS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE REPAIR AND I DO NOT HAVE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY AND I BELIEVE FORD SHOULD PAY FOR THE EXPENSES OF REPAIRING THIS DEFECT.
Explorer model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 630 | 13 | 7 |
| 2007 | 1 | 208 | 11 | 5 |
| 2008 | 1 | 148 | 6 | 3 |
| 2009 | 0 | 33 | 5 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 115 | 8 | 0 |
| 2011 | 6 | 1,197 | 30 | 4 |
| 2012 | 5 | 830 | 10 | 6 |
Across all years, the 2002 Explorer has the most complaints (3,295). All Ford Explorer years →
Questions
- Does the 2009 Ford Explorer have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2009 Ford Explorer as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Ford Explorer?
- Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is unknown or other (5 complaints), followed by vehicle speed control (5).
- How many 2009 Ford Explorer complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 5 of 33 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 5 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received April 19, 2021.