2021 Ford Explorer recalls
Recalls filed with the US safety agency (NHTSA)
26 recalls
- Most often
- Back over prevention
- 7 recalls
- Median, 2021 SUVs
- 4
Latest: mid/rear assembly (seats), dealer fixes it free.
Recalls by component
| Campaign | Component | What the recall says |
|---|---|---|
| 26V123000 | Back over prevention Software | The image on the center disp… |
| 25V442000 | Back over prevention Software | Problem with the back over prevention, software. |
| 25V159000 | Back over prevention Software | Problem with the back over prevention, software. |
| 23V342000 | Back over prevention Sensing system: camera | Problem with the back over prevention, sensing system, camera. |
| 23V305000 | Back over prevention Display function | Problem with the back over prevention, display function. |
| 23V022000 | Back over prevention Sensing system: camera | Problem with the back over prevention, sensing system, camera. |
| 21V735000 | Back over prevention Software | Problem with the back over prevention, software. |
| 26V402000 | Power train Automatic transmission | Problem with the power train, automatic transmission. |
| 25V166000 | Power train Driveline: driveshaft | Problem with the power train, driveline, driveshaft. |
| 23V675000 | Power train Driveline: driveshaft | The rear axle horizontal mounting bolt may fracture and cause the driveshaft to… |
| 23V199000 | Power train Automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) | Problem with the power train, automatic transmission, control module (tcm/pcm/tecm). |
| 23V069000 | Power train Automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) | An unintentional powert… |
| 24V598000 | Engine | In the event of an engine failu… |
| 20V788000 | Engine | The right hand motor mount fasteners may have been incorrectly… |
| 25V685000 | Equipment Electrical: engine block heater | Problem with the equipment, electrical, engine block heater. |
| 24V852000 | Equipment Other: labels | Problem with the equipment, other, labels. |
| 26V159000 | Seat belts | The seat belt anchor bolts at the second-row outer seating… |
| 25V093000 | Seat belts | The seat belt buckle anchor bolts at one or more seating positions may… |
| 26V451000 | Seats Mid/rear assembly | The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may… |
| 25V393000 | Seats Mid/rear assembly | The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or… |
| 21V652000 | Air bags Side/window: curtain | The side air bag attachment weld studs could detach during the… |
| 23V626000 | Electrical system Propulsion system: traction battery | A manufacturing defect in o… |
| 24V635000 | Engine and engine cooling Engine: hard parts internal/mechanical | Problem with the engine and engine cooling, engine, hard parts internal/mechanical. |
| 25V455000 | Fuel system, gasoline Delivery: fuel pump | Problem with the fuel system, gasoline, delivery, fuel pump. |
| 21V870000 | Suspension Rear | Incorrect rear suspension module components may have been installed… |
| 26V117000 | Visibility Windshield wiper/washer: motor | The windshield wiper motor may fail an… |
Recalls by model year
Rivals, 2021
| Rival | Recalls |
|---|---|
| Ford Expedition | 12 |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 12 |
| Honda Pilot | 10 |
| Kia Telluride | 5 |
| Toyota Highlander | 4 |
| Chevrolet Traverse | 3 |
What this cannot tell you
Recalls filed with NHTSA for this model year. One recall can cover several years.
Open recalls on one car depend on its VIN.
Source: NHTSA recalls data (api.nhtsa.gov), public domain. Collected 2026-10-05.
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