FORD 2021 FORD EXPLORER Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2021 FORD EXPLORER
Brand
FORD
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2021
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2021 FORD EXPLORER vehicles due to back over prevention:software issues. A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Corsair, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with 360-degree cameras. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Dealers will update the Image Processing Module (IPMB) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 16, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S44.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026