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2021 Ford Expedition recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2021 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component12
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns | Park‑it |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 3 | – |
| Back over prevention | 2 | – |
| Equipment | 2 | – |
| Power train | 1 | – |
| Structure | 1 | – |
| Seat belts | 1 | – |
| Engine | 1 | 1 |
| Air bags | 1 | – |
Safety recalls12
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Jun 24, 202626V402000 | Power train: automatic transmissionPark system damage may result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V402000
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| Jun 9, 202626V368000 | Structure: interior panels center consoleVehicle occupants may contact the center console's sharp edges, increasing the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V368000
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| May 27, 202626V344000 | Seat belts: pretensionerSeat belts that do not retract or extend can fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V344000
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| Mar 31, 202626V204000 | Visibility: windshield wiper/washer linkagesWindshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V204000
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| Oct 24, 202525V729000 | Visibility: sun/moon roof assemblyA detached wind deflector can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V729000
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| Jun 27, 202525V442000 | Back over prevention: softwareA rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V442000
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Owner complaints by component237
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 112 | 47 |
| Engine | 56 | 24 |
| Unknown or other | 30 | 13 |
| Electrical system | 23 | 10 |
| Visibility | 13 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 10 | 4 |
| Structure | 10 | 4 |
| Vehicle speed control | 9 | 4 |
| Visibility/wiper | 9 | 4 |
| Back over prevention | 5 | 2 |
| Seat belts | 4 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel system | 4 | 2 |
| Gasoline | 4 | 2 |
| Air bags | 3 | 1 |
9 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Expedition, Expedition El.
Latest reports
- Unknown or other
“At approximately 12:10 p.m. on October 5, 2026, we had just washed the Expedition and I was going to move it over to put it in the middle bay of the garage that is attached to the house.”
- Power train
“My 2021 Ford Expedition MAX XLT with the 10R80 automatic transmission has experienced repeated momentary “neutral-out” events while driving.”
- Power train
“Vehicle has 84,000 miles at it. It started to jerk when putting it into a gear. I thought it was due to the colder mornings no. I was taking the kids to school and It was skipping gears.”
Other Ford Expedition model years
- 20256 recalls37 complaints
- 20247 recalls77 complaints
- 20238 recalls65 complaints
- 202212 recalls116 complaints
- 202112 recalls237 complaints
- 202018 recalls425 complaints
- 201911 recalls517 complaints
- 201814 recalls380 complaints
- 20174 recalls357 complaints
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2021 Ford Expedition recall questions
How many recalls does the 2021 Ford Expedition have?
NHTSA lists 12 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Ford Expedition. The most recent, 26V402000 (reported June 24, 2026), concerns power train. 1 campaign carries a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2021 Ford Expedition recalls for?
The largest group is visibility, with 3 campaigns. Others: back over prevention (2), equipment (2), power train (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2021 Ford Expedition?
Power train is the most-reported component, named in 112 complaints out of 237 filed with NHTSA (47%). Across all complaints, owners reported 4 crashs and 4 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2021 Ford Expedition?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Ford dealer.
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