| Component | ENGINE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 20V788000 |
| Summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The right hand motor mount fasteners may have been incorrectly tightened, and may loosen over time. |
| Consequence | With a loose motor mount, motor vibration may cause the axle to disconnect from the engine and could result in loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove and replace the right hand motor mount fasteners, free of charge. The recall began February 3, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S72. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 21V652000 |
| Summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The side air bag attachment weld studs could detach during the deployment of the side air bag, resulting in an improper deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 214, 'Side Impact Protection'. |
| Consequence | Improper deployment of a side air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers will replace the side air bag assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 10, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C19. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 21V870000 |
| Summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. Incorrect rear suspension module components may have been installed due to a labeling error. |
| Consequence | A rear suspension module with incorrect components may affect vehicle handling, ride height, and braking characteristics, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers will inspect the rear suspension module, and replace any incorrect parts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S47. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
| Component | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 21V735000 |
| Summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Corsair, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with 360-degree cameras. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying. |
| Consequence | A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers will update the Image Processing Module (IPMB) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 16, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S44. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
Data updated January 2023
2021 Ford Explorer Recall FAQs (show)
Q: Does the 2021 Ford Explorer have any vehicle recalls?
A: Yes, the 2021 Ford Explorer has atleast 18 recalls.Q: What are the 2021 Ford Explorer recalls?
A: The 2021 Ford Explorer recalls include: ENGINE, AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS, SUSPENSION:REAR, BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA.
A: Yes, the 2021 Ford Explorer has atleast 18 recalls.Q: What are the 2021 Ford Explorer recalls?
A: The 2021 Ford Explorer recalls include: ENGINE, AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS, SUSPENSION:REAR, BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA.