Component Record

Ford Explorer 2021 Engine Problems

62 distinct owners reported a engine problem on the 2021 Ford Explorer - 14% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage62 complaints

62 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

20V788000Reported December 17, 2020 - 1,405 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on December 17, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 1,405 vehicles across all affected models.

24V598000Reported August 9, 2024 - 85,238 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on August 9, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 85,238 vehicles across all affected models.

24V635000Reported August 23, 2024 - 90,736 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on August 23, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 90,736 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Power Train128 Unknown Or Other89 Driver Assistance and Stability Systems67 Visibility50 Electrical System49 Fuel and Propulsion System28

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.