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2021 Ford Explorer Other Problems

Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2021 Ford Explorer has 111 NHTSA other complaints and 9 other-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2021 Ford Explorer

Other
111
Powertrain
107
Electrical
34
Engine
33
Visibility
28
Structure
21
Brakes
16
Suspension
13
Seats
11
Lights
8
Fuel System
8
Speed Control
7
Steering
6
Airbags
6

111

Complaints

9

Recalls

4

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated September 8, 2026

Other Recalls

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...

All Other Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Aug 1, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERI previously reported my rear view camera not working despite ford having many recalls for that prob...
Jul 22, 2026BACK OVER PREVENTIONThe contact owns a 2021 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the local de...
Jul 15, 2026FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMI parked my car and when I returned to it the car would not start. Diagnosed as a faulty fuel pump. ...
Jul 13, 2026FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMWhen i go to accelerate i lost power and then 2 seconds later car would finally go, this has happene...
Jul 9, 2026FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMI was traveling on an 8 hour drive after just getting a new battery and fresh oil change, I also had...
Jul 7, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThe dash near the windshield driver side is coming undone out of the dash.
Jun 12, 2026FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMWhile driving at highway speeds, the vehicle experienced a sudden and total loss of engine power and...
Apr 17, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERMy car has 68,908 miles on it and the sunroof sunshade has drooped down now when I attempt to open i...
Apr 8, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERInterior panoramic roof shade roller broke and is not retracting the liner anymore
Apr 1, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERChrome trim around the window power buttons de-laminate and have a sharp edge. I cut my finger on it...
Mar 19, 2026Carry Handle, Shell, Base,Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness,Other/I am not suremy son is rear facing and puts his arm in the forward facing belt path then can not get his arm back...
Mar 16, 2026FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMvehicle stalls when diving . After pulling over ina coast and turning off with start stop button the...
Jan 28, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERSun roof fabric/covering came off tracks and is now sagging. Many forums on this issue. When driving...
Jan 16, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThe drivers side door latch mechanism malfunctions and causes the door to unlatch or does not allow ...
Dec 3, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERPanaromic sunroof blind became lose and is sagging, causing an unsafe driving experience, making it ...
Dec 1, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERThe sunroof shade cover has become unattached to the rollers on the sunroof track. This causes sagg...
Dec 1, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERThe sunroof shade is sagging. It broke from one day to the next, and it’s blocking my rear view.
Nov 28, 2025BACK OVER PREVENTIONThe parking collision sensors started to act up. Its been replaced 3 or 4 times in the last year ove...
Nov 11, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERThe sliding roof mechanism for the sunroof failed and droops into the backseat impairing vision. Thi...
Nov 1, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERSUNROOF SHADE HAS FALLEN OFF TRACKS WHILE DRIVING

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