Component Record

Ford Explorer 2021 Power Train Problems

128 distinct owners reported a power train problem on the 2021 Ford Explorer - 28% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage128 complaints

128 complaints; 4 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

23V069000Reported February 10, 2023 - 3,674 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on February 10, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 3,674 vehicles across all affected models.

23V675000Reported October 6, 2023 - 238,364 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on October 6, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 238,364 vehicles across all affected models.

25V166000Reported March 14, 2025 - 4,247 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on March 14, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 4,247 vehicles across all affected models.

26V402000Reported June 24, 2026 - 741,195 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on June 24, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 741,195 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Unknown Or Other89 Driver Assistance and Stability Systems67 Engine62 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.