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Ford 2021-11-10 Vehicles serious NHTSA
Vehicles · NHTSA · Recall #NHTSA-21V870000

2021 Ford Explorer Recall

Issued November 10, 2021 · Ford

In November 2021, Ford recalled the 2021 Ford Explorer, a serious vehicles recall reported by the NHTSA. Affected owners are eligible for a repair. Here is what the hazard is and exactly what to do about it.

Compiled by Maya Ellison, RecallCheckr

What this means for you

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.

What you should do

  1. 1 Keep using 2021 Ford Explorer only as advised. See the remedy below.
  2. 2 Set it aside where it won't be used by mistake.
  3. 3 Contact Ford to arrange your repair. See the official notice below for contact details.
  4. 4 Keep the product until your remedy is fully processed. You may need it.
Official remedy (Repair): 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.

Recall details

Brand
Ford
Category
Vehicles
Recall date
November 10, 2021
Units affected
Not reported
Sold at
Not listed
Recall number
NHTSA-21V870000
Made in
Not listed
Issuing agency
NHTSA

In context

  • Ford has 258 recalls in our database, including 3 rated Critical.
  • We're tracking 1,755 Vehicles recalls in our database.
  • This is the 195th Vehicles recall we've logged in 2021.
Read the official NHTSA notice

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