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2021 Ford Explorer: recalls, problems and warranty extensions

Everything US government records hold on the 2021 Ford Explorer as a model. To see how it applies to one car, and to check its mileage and VIN, enter the VIN.

26Safety recalls
447Owner complaints to NHTSA
2Defect investigations
5/5NHTSA overall crash rating

Most-reported problems

What 2021 Ford Explorer owners report most often to NHTSA, and the mileage where most reports fall.

Power Train127Most reports between 10k and 80k miles
Unknown Or Other86
Engine50Most reports between 50k and 90k miles
Electrical System47Most reports between 0 and 40k miles
Back Over Prevention36Most reports between 30k and 60k miles
Visibility/Wiper28Most reports between 30k and 70k miles
Your VIN report marks where your car's odometer sits on each of these ranges.

Safety recalls

Recalls issued for the 2021 Ford Explorer. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

  • Suspension: RearNov 2021 · Campaign 21V870000
  • EngineDec 2020 · Campaign 20V788000
  • Back Over Prevention: SoftwareSep 2021 · Campaign 21V735000
  • Air Bags: Side/WindowAug 2021 · Campaign 21V652000
  • Back Over Prevention: Sensing SystemJan 2023 · Campaign 23V022000
  • Power Train: Automatic TransmissionFeb 2023 · Campaign 23V069000
  • Power Train: Automatic TransmissionMar 2023 · Campaign 23V199000
  • Back Over Prevention: Display FunctionApr 2023 · Campaign 23V305000
  • Back Over Prevention: Sensing SystemMay 2023 · Campaign 23V342000
  • Electrical System: Propulsion SystemSep 2023 · Campaign 23V626000
  • Power Train: DrivelineOct 2023 · Campaign 23V675000
  • EngineAug 2024 · Campaign 24V598000
Whether a recall was done is shown by the dealer or NHTSA's recall lookup. Your report lists each one with the risk and the fix.

Defect investigations

NHTSA investigations that include this model.

  • Loss of Motive PowerEA23002 · opened Sep 2023 · closed Oct 2024
  • Rear Axle Bolt FailureRQ23002 · opened Jun 2023 · closed Feb 2024

Other years

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Sources: NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, NCAP crash ratings, manufacturer communications and defect investigations. Model-level data: individual cars may differ.