Seats complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2021 Ford explorer has 9 NHTSA seats complaints and 1 seats-related recall.
9
Complaints
1
Recalls
2
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2025 | SEATS,BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the rea... |
| Jun 26, 2025 | SEATS | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 2... |
| May 3, 2025 | SEATS | The passenger 3rd row seat if the fold button is hit it can lock and pin a passenger. It wont relea... |
| Mar 15, 2025 | SEATS | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 2... |
| Oct 15, 2024 | SEATS | Passenger second row (Captain's) seat is loose, shakes (sometimes violently) and rattles loudly when... |
| Mar 21, 2023 | SEATS | Front passenger seat overheated and caused 2nd degree burns |
| Nov 10, 2022 | SEATS | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the third-row seats were inoperable. ... |
| Aug 3, 2022 | SEATS | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed... |
| Nov 26, 2021 | SEATS | The vehicle was involved in a rear-end collision. When the collision occurred, both front seats dro... |