Safety Score
38
High Risk
Recalls
8
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars
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Recalls (8)
| Date | NHTSA ID | Component | Units | Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-14 | 25V166000 |
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 4,247 | — | Details |
| 2024-08-09 | 24V598000 |
ENGINE | 85,238 | — | Details |
| 2023-10-06 | 23V675000 |
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 238,364 | — | Details |
| 2023-04-28 | 23V305000 |
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION | 523 | — | Details |
| 2023-03-24 | 23V199000 |
PARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICAL | 674 | — | Details |
| 2023-02-10 | 23V069000 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 3,674 | — | Details |
| 2021-09-22 | 21V735000 |
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE | 228,297 | — | Details |
| 2021-08-23 | 21V652000 |
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN | 592 | — | Details |
Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)
| Date | Component | Crash | Injuries | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-13 | VISIBILITY | No | 0 | The contact 2021 Ford Explorer. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V455000 (Fuel System, G… |
| 2026-04-08 | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the rear of the v… |
| 2026-04-08 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Interior panoramic roof shade roller broke and is not retracting the liner anymore |
| 2026-04-07 | SEATS | No | 0 | The third-row seat headrest in my 2021 Ford Explorer is stuck in the upright position and will not fold down, preventin… |
| 2026-03-30 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Car turns on but the engine will not turn over due to the electrical. And locks the car and not able to check or fix an… |
| 2026-03-25 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | Passenger low-beam headlight failure. Dealer replaced headlight module but did not resolve. Next suggestion is replacin… |
| 2026-03-23 | VISIBILITY | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V117000 (VISIBILIT… |
| 2026-03-16 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | vehicle stalls when diving . After pulling over ina coast and turning off with start stop button then turning it back o… |
| 2026-03-06 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | No | 0 | SUNROOF SHADE SAGS WHEN OPENING IT, IMPEEDING REARVIEW VISABILITY |
| 2026-03-05 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | When driving to our local store I noticed my down shift to be rough, so I turned into the back roads, I heard lots of n… |
| 2026-02-13 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | Transmission clutch failure. As a result my 2021 ford explorer needs a new transmission. |
| 2026-02-10 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | Recently purchased a vehicle that had just previously got a recall 23S55 3 weeks prior. Upon receiving the vehicle ther… |
| 2026-01-28 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | For full details please refer to complaint 11715221. Since the initial complaint, repairs have been completed and I wil… |
| 2026-01-28 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Sun roof fabric/covering came off tracks and is now sagging. Many forums on this issue. When driving if windows are dow… |
| 2026-01-28 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | On [XXX], we sent a 2021 Ford Interceptor to J.C. Lewis Ford located at 309 W. Oglethorpe Hwy, Hinesville, Georgia 3131… |
| 2026-01-20 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine … |
| 2026-01-16 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | The drivers side door latch mechanism malfunctions and causes the door to unlatch or does not allow the door to latch. … |
| 2026-01-15 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, th… |
| 2026-01-08 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I was informed by the dealership that the engine issue with my 2021 Ford Explorer is the same issue for which a recall … |
| 2026-01-05 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | Rear differential/axle bolt broke, destroying other parts and making vehicle unsafe at the moment and then inoperable. … |
| 2026-01-02 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | 2024 - 19k miles. Both rear shocks were leaking. Dealer replaced both at no charge. 2025 - 30k rear shock shows signs … |
| 2026-01-01 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | No | 0 | Sunshade has fallen off the tracks and the fabric is falling. This is a known issue amongst Ford Explorers with a sunro… |
| 2025-12-19 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | While applying brakes coming to a stop light, the vehicle gave a message stating service brakes. The brakes still felt… |
| 2025-12-17 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | Adaptive Headlamps keep going out causing a safety issue. |
| 2025-12-16 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V59800… |
| 2025-12-16 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | When given gas to move from a complete stop, vehicle lost all power. After vehicle lost all power to rear wheels, warni… |
| 2025-12-05 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 23… |
| 2025-12-03 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Panaromic sunroof blind became lose and is sagging, causing an unsafe driving experience, making it difficult to see ou… |
| 2025-12-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Police car started to run rough at low speed. Stalled in middle of road. Scanned codes and code for Catalytic converter… |
| 2025-12-01 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | LED low beam headlight failures. Our 1st headlight failure occurred in January 2025 at 51,248 miles (Passengers Side), … |
| 2025-12-01 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | The sunroof shade cover has become unattached to the rollers on the sunroof track. This causes sagging of the sunroof … |
| 2025-12-01 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | The sunroof shade is sagging. It broke from one day to the next, and it’s blocking my rear view. |
| 2025-11-28 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | No | 0 | The parking collision sensors started to act up. Its been replaced 3 or 4 times in the last year over the same problem … |
| 2025-11-27 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My explorer is only 4 years old and it suddenly suffered catastrophic engine failure due to low engine oil. The engine … |
| 2025-11-11 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | The sliding roof mechanism for the sunroof failed and droops into the backseat impairing vision. This can be triggered … |
| 2025-11-10 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator p… |
| 2025-11-09 | VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 MPH, the liner of the … |
| 2025-11-05 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | vehicle low beam headlights went out all of the sudden. Would not come back on after car was turned off and restarted. … |
| 2025-11-04 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | We received notification from Ford that there is a "rear axle bolt fracture" possible on our 2021 Ford Explorer and not… |
| 2025-11-01 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | Everyday I get alerts saying the power train system, then I can’t use my cruise control, and many other alerts pop up |
| 2025-11-01 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | SUNROOF SHADE HAS FALLEN OFF TRACKS WHILE DRIVING |
| 2025-10-29 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | Dashboard not attached to frame. Clips intended to attach dashboard to frame are defective (cracked in half). Air bag… |
| 2025-10-17 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | When operating the sunshade a plastic clip sprung from the assembly mechanism that retracts the shade towards my face. … |
| 2025-10-12 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | LED LIGHT ISSUE. PASSENGER SIDE LOW BEAM. LIFETIME OF LED SHOULD BE 45,000 HOURS OR 12-15 YEARS. IT IS NOT WORKING.… |
| 2025-10-11 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | No | 0 | The shade that covers the moonroof has fallen off the tracks (or something) and it's sagging down from the headliner. T… |
| 2025-10-08 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The vehicle has an ongoing oil leak originating from the engine/drivetrain area. The affected components include the in… |
| 2025-09-29 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | There was no lights on the dash but the transmission was shifting very hard when slowing down. I took it to the dealer … |
| 2025-09-26 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 1 | My vehicle is experiencing exhaust fume issue where the exhaust fumes are entering into the cabin for Explorer and Avia… |
| 2025-09-21 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | I bought my 2021 ford explorer limited brand new. I have never used the sunroof for my personal pleasure. I have opened… |
| 2025-09-15 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the check engine war… |