2008 Ford Explorer Recalls

What To Do If Your Explorer Has Been Recalled

The following recalls have been announced by Ford, so if you own a 2008 Explorer take action immediately to get your automobile fixed. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about recalls and the NHTSA.

1. Call Ford to get more information. Verify that the cost of repairs will be covered free of charge.
2. Setup an appointment with a local authorized mechanic to schedule your maintenance.
3. Keep up to date with recalls for your vehicle by following this page.

Recent 2008 Explorer Recalls

• EQUIPMENT Recall for 2008 Ford Explorer

  • Recall Announced SEPTEMBER 03 2010
  • NHTSA Reference #10E043000
  • Number Affected 294

  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.

  Fix: 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.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #10E043000 »

• VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR Recall for 2008 Ford Explorer

  • Recall Announced DECEMBER 11 2007
  • NHTSA Reference #07E104000
  • Number Affected 1,657

  Summary: Certain curved tempered replacement glass manufactured by hangzhou safety glass ltd and supplied to safelite by auto temp Inc., identified as dot-430, and sold for use on certain domestic and foreign vehicles may not break into small pieces as expected of tempered glass and fails to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 205, "Glazing Materials."

  Consequence: In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant(s) may be seriously injured by shattered glass.

  Fix: Safelite will notify its retail customers and replace the glass free of charge. Retail customers can contact safelite toll free at 1-888-843-2906. Safelite will notify its wholesale customers and reimburse wholesale customers for current inventory and at a specified rate for replacing their customer's glass. Wholesale customers can contact safelite's wholesale division, service autoglass toll free at 1-888-246-6298. The recall began on January 15, 2008.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #07E104000 »

• POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES Recall for 2008 Ford Explorer

  • Recall Announced SEPTEMBER 26 2007
  • NHTSA Reference #07V453000
  • Number Affected 1,497

  Summary: On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with the 4.6L engine and 6R transmission, the bolt securing the transmission oil cooler line fittings at the transmission may not have been sufficiently torqued during vehicle assembly. As a result, the bolt may loosen and the transmission oil cooler lines may disengage from the transmission, causing a transmission fluid leak.

  Consequence: If leaking transmission fluid contacts the catalytic converter, it may pose a risk of fire.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and have the transmission cooler line attachment bolt tightened free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2007. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #07V453000 »