2021 FORD EXPLORER Complaints
View complaints related to 2021 FORD EXPLORER. The complaints found here are submitted by actual consumers with first hand experience. There are more than 190 complaints submitted for the 2021 FORD EXPLORER. You can submit your own complaint to the NHTSA or call the Hotline, Monday-Friday 8am to 8pm at (888) 327-4236, TTY: (800) 424-9153.
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2021 FORD EXPLORER- Avon, CO
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V635000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
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2021 FORD EXPLORER- Spring Valley, CA
2021 Ford Exploer the RPM SHOOTS UP AND DOES NOT GO DOWN. I HAVE TO PULL OVER AND SHUT VEHICLE OFF TO RESET.. This has been replaced in 2023 and I am having problems with same issue. VEHICLE WILL NOT PICK UP SPEED UPON Accelerating and when it finally picks up the transmission with jerk really hard. This happens 2x a week. At times I have to pull over because there is no speed when pressing on the gas and need to shut off my car to reset it. When pressing on the gas pedal it Will sped up and take off with light Touch from gas pedal .
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2021 FORD EXPLORER- Tuscaloosa, AL
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V675000 (POWER TRAIN); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
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2021 FORD EXPLORER- Walnut, MS
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.
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2021 FORD EXPLORER- Houston, TX
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V675000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 27,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
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2021 FORD EXPLORER- Baytown, TX
the rear axle bolt fractured while driving causing damage to the differential, axles, and mounting bushing. the problem has been confirmed by Baytown Ford Dealership service dept. located at 4110 I-10, Baytown, TX 77521. it has been inspected by the Service Dept at Baytown Ford. located at 4110 I-10, Baytown, TX 77521 no prior symptoms or warnings.
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2021 FORD EXPLORER- Junction City, WI
We were driving the vehicle when we experienced a sudden loss of power and acceleration. We also noticed odors of gas. We took it to a Ford authorized dealership and they said it was due to antifreeze in the oil from what they said was a leaking water pump. They recommended a new engine due to the difficulty of changing the internal water pump and the fact it leaked antifreeze into the engine oil, possibly damaging the engine itself. This was the explanation for the fault codes, random gas odors, and loss of power. It was explained this was normal when the sensors detect something wrong with the oil in the engine. Estimated cost provided by the dealership was $11,000 to replace the engine.
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2021 FORD EXPLORER- Palestine, TX
When vehicle is in reverse, the car still moves forward. Dealership said there is no fix. I was almost hit the other day because I couldn’t reverse quick enough.
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2021 FORD EXPLORER- Camden, SC
Car has a delay when going into reverse & will move forward while in reverse then jerks into reverse. Also has a delay in going into drive from reverse. Not safe to back out into the road or doing a 3 point turn because of the delays. It happens all the time so the incident happens every day for me.
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2021 FORD EXPLORER- Bellville, TX
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while at a stop sign, the vehicle lost automotive power and failed to restart. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed; however, the cause of the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000.
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