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Recalls For 2021 FORD EXPLORER

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Recall #1 Issued: 2020 12 17 - Camp #20201217

This 2021 FORD EXPLORER recall affects the ENGINE Manufactured by Ford Motor Company

Description Of Defect

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.

Conseqence Of Defect

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 Action

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.

Additional 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.


Recall #2 Issued: 2021 08 23 - Camp #20210823

This 2021 FORD EXPLORER recall affects the AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS Manufactured by Ford Motor Company

Description Of Defect

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".

Conseqence Of Defect

Improper deployment of a side air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

Additional 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.


Recall #3 Issued: 2021 08 23 - Camp #20210823

This 2021 FORD EXPLORER recall affects the AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS Manufactured by Ford Motor Company

Description Of Defect

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".

Conseqence Of Defect

Improper deployment of a side air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

Additional 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.


Recall #4 Issued: 2021 08 23 - Camp #20210823

This 2021 FORD EXPLORER recall affects the AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN Manufactured by Ford Motor Company

Description Of Defect

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".

Conseqence Of Defect

Improper deployment of a side air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

Additional 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.


Recall #5 Issued: 2021 08 23 - Camp #20210823

This 2021 FORD EXPLORER recall affects the AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN Manufactured by Ford Motor Company

Description Of Defect

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".

Conseqence Of Defect

Improper deployment of a side air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

Additional 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.


Recall #6 Issued: 2021 09 22 - Camp #20210922

This 2021 FORD EXPLORER recall affects the BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA Manufactured by Ford Motor Company

Description Of Defect

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.

Conseqence Of Defect

A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

Additional 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.


Recall #7 Issued: 2021 09 22 - Camp #20210922

This 2021 FORD EXPLORER recall affects the BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA Manufactured by Ford Motor Company

Description Of Defect

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.

Conseqence Of Defect

A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

Additional 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.


Recall #8 Issued: 2021 09 22 - Camp #20210922

This 2021 FORD EXPLORER recall affects the BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA Manufactured by Ford Motor Company

Description Of Defect

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.

Conseqence Of Defect

A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

Additional 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.


Recall #9 Issued: 2021 09 22 - Camp #20210922

This 2021 FORD EXPLORER recall affects the BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA Manufactured by Ford Motor Company

Description Of Defect

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.

Conseqence Of Defect

A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

Additional 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.


Recall #10 Issued: 2021 09 22 - Camp #20210922

This 2021 FORD EXPLORER recall affects the BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA Manufactured by Ford Motor Company

Description Of Defect

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.

Conseqence Of Defect

A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

Additional 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.


Recall #11 Issued: 2021 09 22 - Camp #20210922

This 2021 FORD EXPLORER recall affects the BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA Manufactured by Ford Motor Company

Description Of Defect

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.

Conseqence Of Defect

A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

Additional 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.


Recall #12 Issued: 2021 09 22 - Camp #20210922

This 2021 FORD EXPLORER recall affects the BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE Manufactured by Ford Motor Company

Description Of Defect

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.

Conseqence Of Defect

A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

Additional 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.


Recall #13 Issued: 2021 09 22 - Camp #20210922

This 2021 FORD EXPLORER recall affects the BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE Manufactured by Ford Motor Company

Description Of Defect

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.

Conseqence Of Defect

A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

Additional 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.


Recall #14 Issued: 2021 09 22 - Camp #20210922

This 2021 FORD EXPLORER recall affects the BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE Manufactured by Ford Motor Company

Description Of Defect

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.

Conseqence Of Defect

A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

Additional 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.


Recall #15 Issued: 2021 09 22 - Camp #20210922

This 2021 FORD EXPLORER recall affects the BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE Manufactured by Ford Motor Company

Description Of Defect

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.

Conseqence Of Defect

A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

Additional 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.


Recall #16 Issued: 2021 09 22 - Camp #20210922

This 2021 FORD EXPLORER recall affects the BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE Manufactured by Ford Motor Company

Description Of Defect

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.

Conseqence Of Defect

A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

Additional 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.


Recall #17 Issued: 2021 09 22 - Camp #20210922

This 2021 FORD EXPLORER recall affects the BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE Manufactured by Ford Motor Company

Description Of Defect

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.

Conseqence Of Defect

A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

Additional 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.


Recall #18 Issued: 2021 11 10 - Camp #20211110

This 2021 FORD EXPLORER recall affects the SUSPENSION:REAR Manufactured by Ford Motor Company

Description Of Defect

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.

Conseqence Of Defect

A rear suspension module with incorrect components may affect vehicle handling, ride height, and braking characteristics, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

Additional 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.



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