2024 Ford Explorer: Electrical System recall
NHTSA campaign 24V685000 · 61 units potentially affected · filed Sep 13, 2024
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with 3.3L Hybrid engines. The 12-Volt battery cable may chafe against the Belt-integrated Starter Generat (BiSG) and short circuit.
Why it matters
A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Dealers will install a tie strap between the battery cable and high voltage cable, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 8, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S61.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 24V685000
- Manufacturer no.
- 24S61
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES; HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Units affected
- 61
- Report received
- Sep 13, 2024
- Owner letters
- Nov 8, 2024
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Ford Explorer 2024