2021 FORD EXPLORER Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2021 Ford Explorer has 12 recalls, the most serious being a cluster of drivetrain issues where a rear axle mounting bolt can fracture, causing the driveshaft to detach and leaving the vehicle without drive power or allowing it to roll away. The driveshaft separation concern spans several related recalls, including cases where prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the issue and the electronic parking brake was not properly enabled as part of the fix. A separate powertrain concern affects 2.3L models: the engine's main computer can reset unexpectedly while driving, potentially damaging the park system so the transmission can no longer shift into Park. On Police Interceptor Utility models, an engine failure can release oil and fuel vapor near hot exhaust components, raising the risk of an engine compartment fire. Two recalls cover side airbags: in some vehicles the airbag is not properly attached in the seat, and in others the curtain airbag's mounting studs can break loose during deployment, both resulting in airbags that may not protect occupants in a crash. A seat recall affects vehicles with easy-entry second-row outer seats, where a sticky switch can cause the seat to unlatch or fold while driving. On the visibility side, rearview and 360-degree cameras on certain trims can fail to display an image when reversing.