Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2021 Ford explorer has 15 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.
15
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | While applying brakes coming to a stop light, the vehicle gave a message stating service brakes. Th... |
| Jul 24, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an u... |
| Aug 24, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | Hi, i am concerned about the safety of my vehicle. i brought it to the attention of ford motor compa... |
| Jul 27, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-675 The recall that is has been applied causes safety issues with ... |
| May 22, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | All of the ADAS along with the brakes of my vehicle fail. The dealership failed to inform me of the ... |
| Apr 9, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The recall to replace the rear axle bolt was completed and new boil installed. They left the automa... |
| Nov 20, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | I haven’t been problem with the parking !When I set the packing bottoms it’s turns automatically int... |
| Nov 20, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | I already having problem with the parking !When I set the packing bottoms it's turns automatically ... |
| Oct 9, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | The contact owned a 2021 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH he dep... |
| Jul 1, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | On July 1, 2023, I had the vehicle parked on an incline with a trailer attached to the vehicle. The ... |
| Jun 26, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | I had a reputable after market brake system installed on my 2021 Ford Explorer ST at Holman Ford in ... |
| Mar 28, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH and attempting to slo... |
| Feb 20, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | loud popping metal sound from rear brakes as vehicle starts to move Ford has been contacted and re... |
| Oct 28, 2022 | PARKING BRAKE | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that he recently had a manufacturer recall... |
| Jun 5, 2021 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | Vibration: First use of the day, at about 35 MPH vehicle exhibits vibration throughout, especially ... |