2021 Ford Explorer safety timeline
- 26
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations opened
- 2
- Investigations closed
- Recall
A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Recall
Park system damage may result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall
A loose seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Recall
Windshield wipers that fail to operate properly can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall
An incorrectly displayed rearview image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
- Recall
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall
A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall
A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
- Recall
Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall
A disconnected driveshaft can result in vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park without the parking brake applied. A disconnected driveshaft can also result in a loss of drive power. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall
A loose seat belt or seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Recall
Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Investigation closed
NHTSA closed investigation EA23002
Loss of Motive Power
- Recall
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall
An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
- Investigation closed
NHTSA closed investigation RQ23002
Rear Axle Bolt Failure
- Recall
A disconnected driveshaft can result in a loss of drive power or a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not applied. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
- Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation EA23002
Loss of Motive Power
- Recall
Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire.
- Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation RQ23002
Rear Axle Bolt Failure
- Recall
Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall
A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Recall
Without the electronic parking brake applied, the vehicle could rollaway if the driveshaft disconnects. A disconnected driveshaft can also result in a loss of drive power. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall
A park system that is damaged may not shift into "PARK," resulting in a vehicle rollaway and increasing the risk of injury or crash.
- Recall
Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall
A rear suspension module with incorrect components may affect vehicle handling, ride height, and braking characteristics, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall
A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall
Improper deployment of a side air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
- Recall
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.