How many recalls does the 2008 Explorer S265 have?

The 2008 Explorer S265 has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 2008 Explorer S265 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2008 Explorer S265?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is unknown or other.

2008 Explorer S265 Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2008 Explorer S265. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the unknown or other. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Well this has been happening for months and I haven't had time to fix it yet. See this is my wife's car and I rarely drive it but for the last 9 months I have because my wife was being treated and did die from cancer. It is amazing to me how this happened after the warranty had expired.and ford…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2014-06-21

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2008 Explorer S265 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.