Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2021 Ford Explorer has 31 NHTSA engine complaints and 3 engine-related recalls.
31
Complaints
3
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated May 16, 2026
20V788000
ENGINE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The right hand motor mount fasteners may have been in...
24V598000
ENGINE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles equipped with the Police Interceptor Utility Package. In the event of an e...
24V635000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco, F-150, Edge, Explorer, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with e...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2026 | ENGINE | 2021 Ford Explorer used a work vehicle (house cleaning business) and family vehicle after hours (dri... |
| Apr 29, 2026 | ENGINE | I own a 2021 Ford Explorer ST (3.0L EcoBoost) with 47,680 miles. The vehicle is exhibiting a severe ... |
| Jan 8, 2026 | ENGINE | I was informed by the dealership that the engine issue with my 2021 Ford Explorer is the same issue ... |
| Dec 16, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campai... |
| Dec 1, 2025 | ENGINE | Police car started to run rough at low speed. Stalled in middle of road. Scanned codes and code for ... |
| Nov 27, 2025 | ENGINE | My explorer is only 4 years old and it suddenly suffered catastrophic engine failure due to low engi... |
| Oct 8, 2025 | ENGINE | The vehicle has an ongoing oil leak originating from the engine/drivetrain area. The affected compon... |
| Sep 15, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, t... |
| Aug 28, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed... |
| Jun 20, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Recall Action Soon Issue Since 06-20-2025 Unrequested second-row seat movement Unrequested second-... |
| May 12, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undi... |
| Mar 8, 2025 | ENGINE | We were driving the vehicle when we experienced a sudden loss of power and acceleration. We also not... |
| Feb 13, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, t... |
| Nov 20, 2024 | ENGINE | I had complete engine failure on my 2021 115,000 mi Ford Explorer ST. The truck was only 3 years old... |
| Oct 31, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while coming to a stop, the vehicle stalle... |
| Oct 5, 2024 | ENGINE | On [XXX], I was driving to my destination. I looked in the rear view mirror and saw a large amount ... |
| Aug 23, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 2... |
| Aug 21, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 2... |
| Jul 14, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the... |
| Jun 10, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idling at a tra... |