Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2021 Ford explorer has 19 NHTSA structure complaints and 0 structure-related recalls.
19
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2026 | STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Recently purchased a vehicle that had just previously got a recall 23S55 3 weeks prior. Upon receivi... |
| Sep 1, 2025 | STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Roof window cover/headliner has come loose and is impeding full vision to the rear of the car while ... |
| Jun 27, 2025 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that upon inspecting the vehicle, the cont... |
| Feb 27, 2025 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that there was a 15x3/4-inch strip on the ... |
| Jan 7, 2025 | STRUCTURE | The chrome on the window switch on the passenger side is peeling and cut my finger while using it. |
| Nov 4, 2024 | STRUCTURE | I was backing out of my driveway and a whoosh of water came pouring into my trunk from my roof of my... |
| Jul 28, 2024 | STRUCTURE | The contact's spouse owns a 2021 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at approximate... |
| Jul 2, 2024 | STRUCTURE | The panel next the windows on both sides are cracking. The dealer said they need to be replaced on m... |
| Jun 8, 2024 | STRUCTURE | I was driving and hood flew up and hit the windshield and caused it to cave inward despite hood not ... |
| May 25, 2024 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the co... |
| May 1, 2024 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the power liftgate failed to close as... |
| Jan 26, 2024 | STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | When driving at low speed, every uneven thing in the road surface creates a low resonating frequency... |
| Dec 2, 2023 | STRUCTURE | Front windshield cracked n has expanded along the very bottom in the dark black area n spread up int... |
| May 1, 2023 | STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY | Roof trim blew off. Moon roof- yes Luggage rack- no Driver side |
| Nov 9, 2022 | STRUCTURE | 2021 ford explorer exterior windshield trim is loose and has been shown to come off while driving. i... |
| Jul 11, 2022 | STRUCTURE | 2021 FORD EXPLORER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO ISSUE WITH THE REAR SUBFRAME. THE CONSUMER STATED ... |
| Mar 18, 2022 | STRUCTURE | I'm writing to you to relay a serious safety issue that started with the 2021 Explorer ST manufactur... |
| Jan 1, 2022 | STRUCTURE | Both rail roof luggage racks on roof are loose. Flap at high speeds. Ford advises it's not covered. |
| Oct 25, 2021 | STRUCTURE,WHEELS | On October 25, 2021; my wife and I were driving across country when we experienced a blow-out at 75 ... |