Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2021 Ford Explorer has 6 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.
6
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated August 31, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2026 | STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | NHTSA COMPLAINT: VIN [XXX]: Transmission cooler (Part 7869) ruptured, mixing fluid/coolant into corr... |
| Jan 13, 2025 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Queja por reparación defectuosa de recall en mi Ford Explorer Estimados Señores: Por medio de la pre... |
| Oct 27, 2024 | STEERING | Steering is sticking |
| Aug 19, 2023 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the ve... |
| Jun 18, 2021 | STEERING,TIRES | The front tires chewed to pieces, one blew, and the dealer initially felt it was an alignment issue ... |
| Feb 9, 2021 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS | THE WHEEL WELLS OF THE VEHICLE COLLECT LARGE AMOUNTS OF SNOW AND ICE. THIS BUILD UP CONSTRICTS THE W... |