2020–2022 Ford Explorer Engine Recall 24V598000 (Ford 24S52)

NHTSA recall 24V598000 (Ford recall 24S52) covers about 85,238 2020–2022 Ford Explorer vehicles (engine), filed with NHTSA Aug 9, 2024. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 24V598000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

85,238
vehicles affected (potential)
2020–2022
model years
Aug 9, 2024
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Engine

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.

The risk

An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.

The remedy and its status

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.

Status: NHTSA lists Aug 13, 2025 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Ford recall number 24S52

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 24V598000 as 24S52. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "24S52 recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Ford Explorer2020–2022All Explorer recallsYears to avoid

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Aug 9, 2024
Owner notification
Aug 13, 2025
Build dates covered
Nov 10, 2018 to Aug 1, 2022
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Ford Motor Company

Check your VIN for 24V598000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 24V598000 is open, call any Ford dealer's service department and give them the recall number (24V598000 or 24S52). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 24V598000?

NHTSA recall 24V598000 (Ford recall 24S52) covers about 85,238 2020–2022 Ford Explorer vehicles (engine), filed with NHTSA Aug 9, 2024. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles equipped with the Police Interceptor Utility Package.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 24V598000?

NHTSA's record for 24V598000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 24V598000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Ford dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 24V598000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "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." NHTSA lists Aug 13, 2025 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Ford recall number for 24V598000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 24S52. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (24S52) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 24V598000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 24V598000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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