Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2021 Ford Explorer has 111 NHTSA other complaints and 9 other-related recalls.
111
Complaints
9
Recalls
4
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated September 8, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I previously reported my rear view camera not working despite ford having many recalls for that prob... |
| Jul 22, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the local de... |
| Jul 15, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I parked my car and when I returned to it the car would not start. Diagnosed as a faulty fuel pump. ... |
| Jul 13, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | When i go to accelerate i lost power and then 2 seconds later car would finally go, this has happene... |
| Jul 9, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I was traveling on an 8 hour drive after just getting a new battery and fresh oil change, I also had... |
| Jul 7, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The dash near the windshield driver side is coming undone out of the dash. |
| Jun 12, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | While driving at highway speeds, the vehicle experienced a sudden and total loss of engine power and... |
| Apr 17, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My car has 68,908 miles on it and the sunroof sunshade has drooped down now when I attempt to open i... |
| Apr 8, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Interior panoramic roof shade roller broke and is not retracting the liner anymore |
| Apr 1, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Chrome trim around the window power buttons de-laminate and have a sharp edge. I cut my finger on it... |
| 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 |