Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2021 Ford Explorer has 101 NHTSA other complaints and 9 other-related recalls.
101
Complaints
9
Recalls
2
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
21V735000
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Corsair, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with 360-degree cameras. Th...
23V022000
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree ...
23V305000
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with a 12.1-inch Integrated Computer Sc...
23V342000
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree ...
24V852000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and...
25V159000
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles previously repaired incorre...
25V442000
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 R...
25V685000
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsai...
26V123000
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The image on the c...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2026 | Carry Handle, Shell, Base,Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness,Other/I am not sure | my son is rear facing and puts his arm in the forward facing belt path then can not get his arm back... |
| Mar 16, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | vehicle stalls when diving . After pulling over ina coast and turning off with start stop button the... |
| Jan 28, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Sun roof fabric/covering came off tracks and is now sagging. Many forums on this issue. When driving... |
| Jan 16, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The drivers side door latch mechanism malfunctions and causes the door to unlatch or does not allow ... |
| Dec 3, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Panaromic sunroof blind became lose and is sagging, causing an unsafe driving experience, making it ... |
| Dec 1, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The sunroof shade cover has become unattached to the rollers on the sunroof track. This causes sagg... |
| Dec 1, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The sunroof shade is sagging. It broke from one day to the next, and it’s blocking my rear view. |
| Nov 28, 2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The parking collision sensors started to act up. Its been replaced 3 or 4 times in the last year ove... |
| Nov 11, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The sliding roof mechanism for the sunroof failed and droops into the backseat impairing vision. Thi... |
| Nov 1, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | SUNROOF SHADE HAS FALLEN OFF TRACKS WHILE DRIVING |
| Oct 17, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | When operating the sunshade a plastic clip sprung from the assembly mechanism that retracts the shad... |
| Sep 26, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | My vehicle is experiencing exhaust fume issue where the exhaust fumes are entering into the cabin fo... |
| Sep 21, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I bought my 2021 ford explorer limited brand new. I have never used the sunroof for my personal plea... |
| Aug 20, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Sunroof shade won't open and bind down covering the rear mirror view |
| Aug 19, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | FOR THE PAST YEAR AND A HALD I HAVE TAKEN MY VEHICLE TO FORD IN ONTARIO BECAUSE IT HAS HAD NUMEROUS ... |
| Aug 8, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The auto/stop start system is malfunctioning. When I stop at a stop sign, or to turn left, the vehic... |
| Jul 21, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Panoramic sunroof fail for 2nd time repair is close to 2000$ I’m not going to paid again this is a f... |
| Jul 18, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The sunroof sunshade snapped a clip off and now hangs down blocking the rear view. It is impossible ... |
| Jun 30, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Backup camera has failed again aftyer being programmed twice and replaced once under recall's. But n... |
| Jun 16, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | I was stoped at a red light with cars in front of me and behind me when with my foot on the break th... |