2021 Ford Explorer recalls

26 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

This list covers the model year as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

All recalls

26V451000 · Ford Motor CompanySeats recallThe switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, tipping, or sliding…Seats & beltsFree replacement388KunitsJul 1426V402000 · Ford Motor CompanyPower Train recallThe transmission park pawl may engage while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in park system damage.Engine & powertrainFree software update741KunitsJun 2426V159000 · Ford Motor CompanySeat Belts recallThe seat belt anchor bolts at the second-row outer seating positions may be improperly secured.Seats & beltsFree replacement561unitsMar 1726V123000 · Ford Motor CompanyBack Over Prevention recallThe image on the center display may flip or invert, resulting in an incorrectly displayed rearview image when the vehicle is…Camera, lights & visibilityFree software update890KunitsMar 326V117000 · Ford Motor CompanyVisibility recallThe windshield wiper motor may fail and prevent the windshield wipers from operating properly.Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement605KunitsMar 325V685000 · Ford Motor CompanyEquipment recallThe engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.EquipmentFree replacement59KunitsOct 202525V455000 · Ford Motor CompanyFuel System, Gasoline recallThe low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving.Fuel systemFree software update850KunitsJul 202525V442000 · Ford Motor CompanyBack Over Prevention recallA software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing…Camera, lights & visibilityFree software update200KunitsJun 202525V393000 · Ford Motor CompanySeats recallThe switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, folding, or sliding…Seats & beltsFree replacement305KunitsJun 202525V166000 · Ford Motor CompanyPower Train recallThe rear axle horizontal mounting bolt may fracture and cause the driveshaft to disconnect.Engine & powertrainFree software update4,247unitsMar 202525V159000 · Ford Motor CompanyBack Over Prevention recallThe video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.Camera, lights & visibilityFree software update49KunitsMar 202525V093000 · Ford Motor CompanySeat Belts recallThe seat belt buckle anchor bolts at one or more seating positions may be improperly secured.Seats & beltsFree replacement241KunitsFeb 202524V852000 · Ford Motor CompanyEquipment recallThe air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard.EquipmentFree repair28KunitsNov 202424V635000 · Ford Motor CompanyEngine And Engine Cooling recallThe engine intake valves may break while driving, which can result in engine failure and a loss of drive power.Engine & powertrainFree replacement91KunitsAug 202424V598000 · Ford Motor CompanyEngine recallIn the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near…Engine & powertrainFree software update85KunitsAug 202423V675000 · Ford Motor CompanyPower Train recallThe rear axle horizontal mounting bolt may fracture and cause the driveshaft to disconnect.Engine & powertrainFree replacement238KunitsOct 202323V626000 · Ford Motor CompanyElectrical System recallA manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery…ElectricalFree replacement2,954unitsSep 202323V342000 · Ford Motor CompanyBack Over Prevention recallThe video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement443KunitsMay 202323V305000 · Ford Motor CompanyBack Over Prevention recallWhen the Display On/Off Button is used to turn the display to "Off" prior to placing the vehicle in reverse, the backup camera…Camera, lights & visibilityFree software update523unitsApr 202323V199000 · Ford Motor CompanyParking Brake recallThe previous powertrain control module (PCM) update completed under recall 22V-255 did not include the automatic electronic…Brakes & stabilityFree software update674unitsMar 202323V069000 · Ford Motor CompanyPower Train recallAn unintentional powertrain control module (PCM) reset may occur while the vehicle is in motion and result in park system damage.Engine & powertrainFree repair3,674unitsFeb 202323V022000 · Ford Motor CompanyBack Over Prevention recallThe video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.Camera, lights & visibilityFree software update383KunitsJan 202321V870000 · Ford Motor CompanySuspension recallIncorrect rear suspension module components may have been installed due to a labeling error.Steering & suspensionFree replacement20unitsNov 202121V735000 · Ford Motor CompanyBack Over Prevention recallThe video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.Camera, lights & visibilityFree software update228KunitsSep 202121V652000 · Ford Motor CompanyAir Bags recallThe side air bag attachment weld studs could detach during the deployment of the side air bag, resulting in an improper deployment.Air bagsFree replacement592unitsAug 202120V788000 · Ford Motor CompanyEngine recallThe right hand motor mount fasteners may have been incorrectly tightened, and may loosen over time.Engine & powertrainFree replacement1,405unitsDec 2020