2021 Ford Explorer Recalls

Make: Ford

Model: Explorer

Year: 2021

2021 FORD EXPLORER

Report Date:: February 10, 2023
Campaign Number:: 23V069000
Component:: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
Summary:: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L engine and 10R60 automatic transmission. An unintentional powertrain control module (PCM) reset may occur while the vehicle is in motion and result in park system damage.
Consequence Summary:: A park system that is damaged may not shift into "PARK," resulting in a vehicle rollaway and increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Corrective Summary:: Dealers will inspect the park system for damage and repair as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 20, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S05.

Report Date:: January 23, 2023
Campaign Number:: 23V022000
Component:: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Summary:: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.
Consequence Summary:: Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary:: Dealers will update the image processing module (IPMB) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S02. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall number 21V-735. Vehicles previously repaired under 21V-735 will need to have the new remedy performed.

Report Date:: November 10, 2021
Campaign Number:: 21V870000
Component:: SUSPENSION:REAR
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 Summary:: A rear suspension module with incorrect components may affect vehicle handling, ride height, and braking characteristics, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary:: 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.

Report Date:: September 22, 2021
Campaign Number:: 21V735000
Component:: BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
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 Summary:: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary:: 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.

Report Date:: August 23, 2021
Campaign Number:: 21V652000
Component:: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
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 Summary:: Improper deployment of a side air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Corrective Summary:: 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.

Report Date:: December 17, 2020
Campaign Number:: 20V788000
Component:: ENGINE
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 Summary:: 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.
Corrective Summary:: 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.