Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2021 Ford Explorer has 13 NHTSA suspension complaints and 1 suspension-related recall.
13
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated May 9, 2026
21V870000
SUSPENSION:REAR
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. Incorrect rear suspension module components may have been ...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2026 | SUSPENSION | When driving to our local store I noticed my down shift to be rough, so I turned into the back roads... |
| Jan 28, 2026 | SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN | For full details please refer to complaint 11715221. Since the initial complaint, repairs have been ... |
| Jan 28, 2026 | SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN | On [XXX], we sent a 2021 Ford Interceptor to J.C. Lewis Ford located at 309 W. Oglethorpe Hwy, Hines... |
| Jan 2, 2026 | SUSPENSION | 2024 - 19k miles. Both rear shocks were leaking. Dealer replaced both at no charge. 2025 - 30k rear... |
| Mar 12, 2025 | SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN | the rear axle bolt fractured while driving causing damage to the differential, axles, and mounting b... |
| Dec 27, 2024 | SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Recently brought my 2021 Ford Explorer with 100,000 miles in for what I thought was a wheel bearing ... |
| Apr 5, 2024 | SUSPENSION | My driver side cv joint went out Dec 2023, noticed grease, throwing while a tire rotation was being ... |
| Mar 21, 2024 | SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | Ford Explorer 2021 recall stems from a defective rear axle horizontal mounting bolt. Ford Motor Comp... |
| Oct 21, 2023 | SUSPENSION | I bought my 2021 Ford Explorer brand new and at 44,675 miles my shock absorbers went bad. There was ... |
| Mar 1, 2023 | SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES | I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to you regarding a persistent issue I have been expe... |
| Nov 9, 2022 | SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN | Vehicle developed a clicking noise when accelerating/decelerating. Noise also present when switching... |
| Jan 1, 2022 | SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN | Ford has started a recall for vehicles with a single bolt in the rear differential mount. This is in... |
| Aug 15, 2021 | SUSPENSION | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the ... |