| Vehicle |
2021 FORD EXPLORER |
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| Manufacturer |
Ford Motor Company |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
8/23/2021 |
| Influenced by |
Ford Motor Company |
| Owners Notified on |
9/10/2021 |
| # Affected |
592 |
| Recalled for |
AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS |
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| Description |
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". |
| Consequences |
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. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2021 FORD EXPLORER Recall for ENGINE
2021 FORD EXPLORER Recall for AIR BAGS, SIDE/WINDOW, CURTAIN
2021 FORD EXPLORER Recall for AIR BAGS, SIDE/WINDOW, CURTAIN
2021 FORD EXPLORER Recall for BACK OVER PREVENTION, SENSING SYSTEM, CAMERA
2021 FORD EXPLORER Recall for BACK OVER PREVENTION, SENSING SYSTEM, CAMERA
2021 FORD EXPLORER Recall for BACK OVER PREVENTION, SENSING SYSTEM, CAMERA
2021 FORD EXPLORER Recall for BACK OVER PREVENTION, SENSING SYSTEM, CAMERA
2021 FORD EXPLORER Recall for BACK OVER PREVENTION, SENSING SYSTEM, CAMERA
2021 FORD EXPLORER Recall for BACK OVER PREVENTION, SENSING SYSTEM, CAMERA
2021 FORD EXPLORER Recall for BACK OVER PREVENTION, SOFTWARE
2021 FORD EXPLORER Recall for BACK OVER PREVENTION, SOFTWARE
2021 FORD EXPLORER Recall for BACK OVER PREVENTION, SOFTWARE
2021 FORD EXPLORER Recall for BACK OVER PREVENTION, SOFTWARE
2021 FORD EXPLORER Recall for BACK OVER PREVENTION, SOFTWARE
2021 FORD EXPLORER Recall for BACK OVER PREVENTION, SOFTWARE
2021 FORD EXPLORER Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
2021 FORD EXPLORER Recall for BACK OVER PREVENTION, SENSING SYSTEM, CAMERA
2021 FORD EXPLORER Recall for BACK OVER PREVENTION, SENSING SYSTEM, CAMERA
2021 FORD EXPLORER Recall for BACK OVER PREVENTION, SENSING SYSTEM, CAMERA
2021 FORD EXPLORER Recall for BACK OVER PREVENTION, SENSING SYSTEM, CAMERA
2021 FORD EXPLORER Recall for BACK OVER PREVENTION, SENSING SYSTEM, CAMERA
2021 FORD EXPLORER Recall for BACK OVER PREVENTION, SENSING SYSTEM, CAMERA
2021 FORD EXPLORER Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
Dec 31, 2021 - 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Some 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P04F0 and/or P144C stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may
Dec 31, 2021 - 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles and 2021 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 10R80 MHT automatic transmission may exhibit a harsh/delayed engagement and/or a harsh/delayed shift with or without an illuminated
Dec 27, 2021 - 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Some 2016-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may exhibit a condition where the navigation voice prompts are inoperative after a SYNC map update. This may be due to an incomplete installation of the SYNC map software. If pos
Dec 27, 2021 - 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Some 2016-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may exhibit a condition where the navigation voice prompts are inoperative after a SYNC map update. This may be due to an incomplete installation of the SYNC map software. If pos
Dec 25, 2021 - 100000 POWER TRAIN
Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with AWD may exhibit a binding or shudder sensation while turning and/or while accelerating from low speeds. The concern may also be described as a grinding and/or
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