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2021 Ford Explorer recalls

Every NHTSA recall campaign that covers the 2021 Ford Explorer, newest first.

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26 recalls on record for the 2021 Ford Explorer. The most recent was on July 14, 2026. Owners also sent NHTSA 436 complaints (since 1995).

Most often about: back over prevention (7), power train (5), engine (2), equipment (2), seat belts (2), seats (2). A recall applies only to the vehicles in it: check your VIN with Ford or NHTSA to see whether yours is included and still needs the repair.

Owner complaints to NHTSA

436 complaints about the 2021 Ford Explorer were sent to NHTSA since 1995; 14 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 17 injuries.

  • Power Train124recall on record
  • Unknown Or Other84
  • Engine48recall on record
  • Electrical System46recall on record
  • Back Over Prevention36recall on record
  • Visibility/Wiper26

I was driving down the road and the vehicle started to cut out like it was running out of fuel. Maybe 1 minute later it died in the middle of heavy traffic and would not re-start. I had to have it towed and I called…

Oct. 6, 2026 · Fuel/Propulsion System

Ladder being shut off, I exited the vehicle. I shut the driver side door. The car locked itself after shutting . Locking the keys and entrapped my 1.5 year old for 30 minutes while I waited for police to come and assist.

Oct. 6, 2026 · Electrical System
Complaints are owners' own reports to NHTSA; NHTSA has not confirmed them. Many complaints about one part can lead to an investigation or a recall. Read them on NHTSA.

NHTSA investigations

2 on record

An NHTSA investigation is a review of a possible safety defect. Opening one is not a finding that a defect exists; it can close with a recall or without one.

Recent recalls

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July 14, 2026NHTSA · Vehicle

Ford Explorer; Lincoln Aviator: Mid/rear assembly

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2027 Aviator and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles. The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, tipping, or sliding unexpectedly.

Filed by: Ford Motor Company · Also listed under Ford, Lincoln

June 24, 2026NHTSA · Vehicle

Ford Expedition, Explorer, F-150 and others: Automatic transmission

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Navigator, Expedition, 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2021 F-150 vehicles. The transmission park pawl may engage while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in park system damage.

Filed by: Ford Motor Company · Also listed under Ford, Lincoln

March 17, 2026NHTSA · Vehicle

Ford Explorer; Lincoln Aviator: Seat belts

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The seat belt anchor bolts at the second-row outer seating positions may be improperly secured.

Filed by: Ford Motor Company · Also listed under Ford, Lincoln

March 3, 2026NHTSA · Vehicle

Ford Escape, Explorer; Lincoln Aviator and others: Software

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The image on the center display may flip or invert, resulting in an incorrectly displayed rearview image when the vehicle is…

Filed by: Ford Motor Company · Also listed under Ford, Lincoln

March 3, 2026NHTSA · Vehicle

Ford Escape, Explorer; Lincoln Aviator and others: Motor

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Aviator, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may fail and prevent the windshield wipers from operating properly.

Filed by: Ford Motor Company · Also listed under Ford, Lincoln

More 2021 Ford Explorer recalls

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