Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
54 RecallsThese are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.
Ford Motor Company
Safety Issue:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, 2021-2022 Lincoln Navigator, Mustang, F-150, and 2022 Expedition vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving.
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Mfg Campaign: 25S75
Ford Motor Company
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Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
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Mfg Campaign: 25S72
Ford Motor Company
Safety Issue:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, folding, or sliding unexpectedly while driving.
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Mfg Campaign: 25S67
Ford Motor Company
Safety Issue:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V-342. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.
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Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 25S27
Recall Date: Mar 14, 2025
Ford Motor Company
Safety Issue:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 23V-199 or 22V-255. The rear axle horizontal mounting bolt may fracture and cause the driveshaft to disconnect.
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Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 25S22
Recall Date: Mar 14, 2025
Ford Motor Company
Safety Issue:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer and Aviator vehicles. The seat belt buckle anchor bolts at one or more seating positions may be improperly secured. Additionally, vehicles may have an improperly secured seat belt retractor anchor bolt and/or seat belt anchor bolt at the second-row center seating position, if equipped.
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Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 25S09
Recall Date: Feb 14, 2025
Ford Motor Company
Safety Issue:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
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Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 24C39
Recall Date: Nov 8, 2024
Ford Motor Company
Safety Issue:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco, F-150, Edge, Explorer, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with either a 2.7L or 3.0L Nano EcoBoost engine. The engine intake valves may break while driving, which can result in engine failure and a loss of drive power.
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Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 24S55
Recall Date: Aug 23, 2024
Ford Motor Company
Safety Issue:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles equipped with the Police Interceptor Utility Package. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.
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Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 24S52
Ford Motor Company
Safety Issue:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles. The rear axle horizontal mounting bolt may fracture and cause the driveshaft to disconnect.
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Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 23S55
Recall Date: Oct 6, 2023
Ford Motor Company
Safety Issue:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Lincoln Aviator and Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with 3.0L PHEV engines. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.
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Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 23S53
Recall Date: Sep 8, 2023
Ford Motor Company
Safety Issue:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.
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Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 23S23
Recall Date: May 12, 2023
Ford Motor Company
Safety Issue:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with a 12.1-inch Integrated Computer Screen (ICS). When the Display On/Off Button is used to turn the display to "Off" prior to placing the vehicle in reverse, the backup camera rearview image will not appear on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
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Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 23C14
Recall Date: Apr 28, 2023
Ford Motor Company
Safety Issue:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L RWD, 3.3L GAS, 3.3L FHEV, or 3.0L ST powertrain. The previous powertrain control module (PCM) update completed under recall 22V-255 did not include the automatic electronic parking brake feature when the vehicle is shifted to park, as intended. In addition, the rear axle horizontal mounting bolt may fracture and cause the driveshaft to disconnect.
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Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 23S16
Recall Date: Mar 24, 2023
Ford Motor Company
Safety Issue:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L engine and 10R60 automatic transmission. An unintentional powertrain control module (PCM) reset may occur while the vehicle is in motion and result in park system damage.
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Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 23S05
Recall Date: Feb 10, 2023
Ford Motor Company
Safety Issue:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.
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Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 23S02
Recall Date: Jan 23, 2023
Ford Motor Company
Safety Issue:
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.
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Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 21S47
Recall Date: Nov 10, 2021
Ford Motor Company
Safety Issue:
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.
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Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 21S44
Recall Date: Sep 22, 2021
Ford Motor Company
Safety Issue:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The side air bag attachment weld studs could detach during the deployment of the side air bag, resulting in an improper deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 214, "Side Impact Protection".
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Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 21C19
Recall Date: Aug 23, 2021
Ford Motor Company
Safety Issue:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The right hand motor mount fasteners may have been incorrectly tightened, and may loosen over time.
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Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 20S72
Recall Date: Dec 17, 2020
Consumer Complaints
404 ComplaintsFord Motor Company
Defect Description:
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
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Every 6 months, the rear cameras, cross traffic sensors and blind spot warning go out and completely stop functioning. I take it to the dealer tland they keep it for 1-2 weeks and eventually replace a fuse and send it home. This has happened four times. No one will actually correct the root cause ti the issue. It's going on its third week in the shop this time.
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Every 6 months, the rear cameras, cross traffic sensors and blind spot warning go out and completely stop functioning. I take it to the dealer tland they keep it for 1-2 weeks and eventually replace a fuse and send it home. This has happened four times. No one will actually correct the root cause ti the issue. It's going on its third week in the shop this time.
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Every 6 months, the rear cameras, cross traffic sensors and blind spot warning go out and completely stop functioning. I take it to the dealer tland they keep it for 1-2 weeks and eventually replace a fuse and send it home. This has happened four times. No one will actually correct the root cause ti the issue. It's going on its third week in the shop this time.
Mfg Campaign: 11533856
Recall Date: Jul 22, 2023
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING
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Every 6 months, the rear cameras, cross traffic sensors and blind spot warning go out and completely stop functioning. I take it to the dealer tland they keep it for 1-2 weeks and eventually replace a fuse and send it home. This has happened four times. No one will actually correct the root cause ti the issue. It's going on its third week in the shop this time.
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Every 6 months, the rear cameras, cross traffic sensors and blind spot warning go out and completely stop functioning. I take it to the dealer tland they keep it for 1-2 weeks and eventually replace a fuse and send it home. This has happened four times. No one will actually correct the root cause ti the issue. It's going on its third week in the shop this time.
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Every 6 months, the rear cameras, cross traffic sensors and blind spot warning go out and completely stop functioning. I take it to the dealer tland they keep it for 1-2 weeks and eventually replace a fuse and send it home. This has happened four times. No one will actually correct the root cause ti the issue. It's going on its third week in the shop this time.
Mfg Campaign: 11533856
Recall Date: Jul 22, 2023
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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The fuse box got wet after a routine car wash. The hood was not opened at any point prior to the car wash, nor directly afterwards until the incident occurred. A few hours after the car wash, the horn went off on its own continuously for 5-10 minutes and had to be shut off manually via disconnecting the battery. The car was not running or turned on in any way at this point. Prior to disconnecting the battery, the car was turned on to try and deactivate the horn. The horn was still blaring and the car would not shut off. Upon inspection, there was smoke coming from the fuse box. Multiple vehicle alerts went off on the dash including Hill start assist warning, Powertrain malfunction/reduced power and pre-collision assist warning lights. The car was taken to the dealership for repairs. The following "story" was conducted at the dealership: Unhooked battery. Removed front cowl battery junction box. Removed battery junction box. Battery junction box is burnt up and engine bay harness is melted. Engine bay harness needs replaced. Have to remove engine assembly to gain access to harness. Removed engine transmission and subframe assembly. Removed inner plastic firewall. Removed harness and replaced. Reinstalled drive train assembly replaced all one time use fasteners. Reassembled car. Found horn is INOP. Diagnosed and found horn is burned up from being stuck on from melted harness. Removed front bumper cover. Replaced Horn and reassembled. Horn works now. Cleared all DTCs. No DTCs returned. Test drove car. Everything is working properly now and no codes returned. Total repairs are $3,300. I did not feel safe in any regards while driving it to the dealership. Through casual conversation with a friend who works at the dealership, they witnessed something similar happen with a Ford F-150. I don't believe that this has been inspected by the manufacturer, police or insurance representatives. There were no warning lamps, messages or other symptoms prior to the incident.
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The fuse box got wet after a routine car wash. The hood was not opened at any point prior to the car wash, nor directly afterwards until the incident occurred. A few hours after the car wash, the horn went off on its own continuously for 5-10 minutes and had to be shut off manually via disconnecting the battery. The car was not running or turned on in any way at this point. Prior to disconnecting the battery, the car was turned on to try and deactivate the horn. The horn was still blaring and the car would not shut off. Upon inspection, there was smoke coming from the fuse box. Multiple vehicle alerts went off on the dash including Hill start assist warning, Powertrain malfunction/reduced power and pre-collision assist warning lights. The car was taken to the dealership for repairs. The following "story" was conducted at the dealership: Unhooked battery. Removed front cowl battery junction box. Removed battery junction box. Battery junction box is burnt up and engine bay harness is melted. Engine bay harness needs replaced. Have to remove engine assembly to gain access to harness. Removed engine transmission and subframe assembly. Removed inner plastic firewall. Removed harness and replaced. Reinstalled drive train assembly replaced all one time use fasteners. Reassembled car. Found horn is INOP. Diagnosed and found horn is burned up from being stuck on from melted harness. Removed front bumper cover. Replaced Horn and reassembled. Horn works now. Cleared all DTCs. No DTCs returned. Test drove car. Everything is working properly now and no codes returned. Total repairs are $3,300. I did not feel safe in any regards while driving it to the dealership. Through casual conversation with a friend who works at the dealership, they witnessed something similar happen with a Ford F-150. I don't believe that this has been inspected by the manufacturer, police or insurance representatives. There were no warning lamps, messages or other symptoms prior to the incident.
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The fuse box got wet after a routine car wash. The hood was not opened at any point prior to the car wash, nor directly afterwards until the incident occurred. A few hours after the car wash, the horn went off on its own continuously for 5-10 minutes and had to be shut off manually via disconnecting the battery. The car was not running or turned on in any way at this point. Prior to disconnecting the battery, the car was turned on to try and deactivate the horn. The horn was still blaring and the car would not shut off. Upon inspection, there was smoke coming from the fuse box. Multiple vehicle alerts went off on the dash including Hill start assist warning, Powertrain malfunction/reduced power and pre-collision assist warning lights. The car was taken to the dealership for repairs. The following "story" was conducted at the dealership: Unhooked battery. Removed front cowl battery junction box. Removed battery junction box. Battery junction box is burnt up and engine bay harness is melted. Engine bay harness needs replaced. Have to remove engine assembly to gain access to harness. Removed engine transmission and subframe assembly. Removed inner plastic firewall. Removed harness and replaced. Reinstalled drive train assembly replaced all one time use fasteners. Reassembled car. Found horn is INOP. Diagnosed and found horn is burned up from being stuck on from melted harness. Removed front bumper cover. Replaced Horn and reassembled. Horn works now. Cleared all DTCs. No DTCs returned. Test drove car. Everything is working properly now and no codes returned. Total repairs are $3,300. I did not feel safe in any regards while driving it to the dealership. Through casual conversation with a friend who works at the dealership, they witnessed something similar happen with a Ford F-150. I don't believe that this has been inspected by the manufacturer, police or insurance representatives. There were no warning lamps, messages or other symptoms prior to the incident.
Mfg Campaign: 11532922
Recall Date: Jul 18, 2023
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
I am very disappointed in Ford. I cannot believe that I have a 2021 Ford Explorer and the back up camera will go out for no reason. Also, the GPS is not working. What is the company thinking, when I am told when I call the dealer to have this issue corrected that, "Ford had put a hold on the recall due to they have not made a decision on how to handle it." Let me make a suggestion that WILL WORK. Put NEW CAMERAS in all the vehicles that has the issue that I described above. If this issue is not corrected soon, I will be trading for another model vehicle. The back up camera could cause a very serious incident. People have grown used to the back up camera since they have been installed in vehicles for so many years. This could cause a pedestrian to be backed over and seriously injured or killed. Does your company want that on your conscious!!??? Also, I have an issue when I turn my vehicle in to the dealer, I am always told they do not have a loaner vehicle. What the heck!! It is your issue and you should provide a loaner for everyone that schedules a service on the recall.
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I am very disappointed in Ford. I cannot believe that I have a 2021 Ford Explorer and the back up camera will go out for no reason. Also, the GPS is not working. What is the company thinking, when I am told when I call the dealer to have this issue corrected that, "Ford had put a hold on the recall due to they have not made a decision on how to handle it." Let me make a suggestion that WILL WORK. Put NEW CAMERAS in all the vehicles that has the issue that I described above. If this issue is not corrected soon, I will be trading for another model vehicle. The back up camera could cause a very serious incident. People have grown used to the back up camera since they have been installed in vehicles for so many years. This could cause a pedestrian to be backed over and seriously injured or killed. Does your company want that on your conscious!!??? Also, I have an issue when I turn my vehicle in to the dealer, I am always told they do not have a loaner vehicle. What the heck!! It is your issue and you should provide a loaner for everyone that schedules a service on the recall.
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I am very disappointed in Ford. I cannot believe that I have a 2021 Ford Explorer and the back up camera will go out for no reason. Also, the GPS is not working. What is the company thinking, when I am told when I call the dealer to have this issue corrected that, "Ford had put a hold on the recall due to they have not made a decision on how to handle it." Let me make a suggestion that WILL WORK. Put NEW CAMERAS in all the vehicles that has the issue that I described above. If this issue is not corrected soon, I will be trading for another model vehicle. The back up camera could cause a very serious incident. People have grown used to the back up camera since they have been installed in vehicles for so many years. This could cause a pedestrian to be backed over and seriously injured or killed. Does your company want that on your conscious!!??? Also, I have an issue when I turn my vehicle in to the dealer, I am always told they do not have a loaner vehicle. What the heck!! It is your issue and you should provide a loaner for everyone that schedules a service on the recall.
Mfg Campaign: 11531769
Recall Date: Jul 12, 2023
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
This vehicle has a major defect and is unsafe to operate. The rear differential has only 1 rear bolt and is completely inadequate for the performance and duty of the car. It can break and cause gerat injury or death if it fails. It puts anyone operating and in the car at great risk of injury or death if the only remaining rear bolt breaks, dislogding the drive shaft and half shafts in catastrophic failure. I have had the vehicle inspected and compared to the 2020 Ex ST which has 2 rear bolts and my 2021 only has 1 rear differential bolt. This is a major defect and major safety concern. Lets not wait for someone to get injured or die. Thank you. [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Corrective Action:
This vehicle has a major defect and is unsafe to operate. The rear differential has only 1 rear bolt and is completely inadequate for the performance and duty of the car. It can break and cause gerat injury or death if it fails. It puts anyone operating and in the car at great risk of injury or death if the only remaining rear bolt breaks, dislogding the drive shaft and half shafts in catastrophic failure. I have had the vehicle inspected and compared to the 2020 Ex ST which has 2 rear bolts and my 2021 only has 1 rear differential bolt. This is a major defect and major safety concern. Lets not wait for someone to get injured or die. Thank you. [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Additional Notes:
This vehicle has a major defect and is unsafe to operate. The rear differential has only 1 rear bolt and is completely inadequate for the performance and duty of the car. It can break and cause gerat injury or death if it fails. It puts anyone operating and in the car at great risk of injury or death if the only remaining rear bolt breaks, dislogding the drive shaft and half shafts in catastrophic failure. I have had the vehicle inspected and compared to the 2020 Ex ST which has 2 rear bolts and my 2021 only has 1 rear differential bolt. This is a major defect and major safety concern. Lets not wait for someone to get injured or die. Thank you. [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Mfg Campaign: 11530809
Recall Date: Jul 7, 2023
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Potential Consequences:
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Explorer. That contact stated that the silver plastic strip on the driver's side power window switch had started peeling away, creating the potential for her to lacerate her finger. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. After investigating the failure, the contact related it to Customer Satisfaction Program: 22B37, but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Corrective Action:
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Explorer. That contact stated that the silver plastic strip on the driver's side power window switch had started peeling away, creating the potential for her to lacerate her finger. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. After investigating the failure, the contact related it to Customer Satisfaction Program: 22B37, but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Additional Notes:
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Explorer. That contact stated that the silver plastic strip on the driver's side power window switch had started peeling away, creating the potential for her to lacerate her finger. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. After investigating the failure, the contact related it to Customer Satisfaction Program: 22B37, but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Mfg Campaign: 11529627
Recall Date: Jun 29, 2023
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
The camera system keeps going blue and will not work about 80 percent of the time since the repair has been completed. This has gotten progressively worse it seems. At times the whole radio screen will remain blue and can not use it until you turn the whole car off and wait for some time. The radio system also has lost all Bluetooth additions have added to it multiple times. There is a second recall for the blue screen but it appears they have put it on hold.
Corrective Action:
The camera system keeps going blue and will not work about 80 percent of the time since the repair has been completed. This has gotten progressively worse it seems. At times the whole radio screen will remain blue and can not use it until you turn the whole car off and wait for some time. The radio system also has lost all Bluetooth additions have added to it multiple times. There is a second recall for the blue screen but it appears they have put it on hold.
Additional Notes:
The camera system keeps going blue and will not work about 80 percent of the time since the repair has been completed. This has gotten progressively worse it seems. At times the whole radio screen will remain blue and can not use it until you turn the whole car off and wait for some time. The radio system also has lost all Bluetooth additions have added to it multiple times. There is a second recall for the blue screen but it appears they have put it on hold.
Mfg Campaign: 11529275
Recall Date: Jun 28, 2023
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Potential Consequences:
I have taken my Explorer in twice to have the infotainment system repaired. It will randomly shut down and go blank. Nothing will work to include the camera/backup assists. Sometimes an ignition cycle will clear it, but there have been times it will not. Both local dealers claim they could not duplicate despite bringing in and showing the service advisor during an event. Ford has also performed a "recall" for this 4 times, with the 3rd being canceled because it was not actually fixing the issue.
Corrective Action:
I have taken my Explorer in twice to have the infotainment system repaired. It will randomly shut down and go blank. Nothing will work to include the camera/backup assists. Sometimes an ignition cycle will clear it, but there have been times it will not. Both local dealers claim they could not duplicate despite bringing in and showing the service advisor during an event. Ford has also performed a "recall" for this 4 times, with the 3rd being canceled because it was not actually fixing the issue.
Additional Notes:
I have taken my Explorer in twice to have the infotainment system repaired. It will randomly shut down and go blank. Nothing will work to include the camera/backup assists. Sometimes an ignition cycle will clear it, but there have been times it will not. Both local dealers claim they could not duplicate despite bringing in and showing the service advisor during an event. Ford has also performed a "recall" for this 4 times, with the 3rd being canceled because it was not actually fixing the issue.
Mfg Campaign: 11529359
Recall Date: Jun 28, 2023
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
The recall that was previously issued for this issue was removed by the dealer because of 'many complaints from owners about the software fix'. The dealer told me that Ford was working on it and they would update later. However, you, on this website, will list this vehicle as 'recall completed'. Not sure why the disconnect. Also, for this vehicle, the rear subframe bushing failed last fall and was replaced under warranty. This bushing has failed again and I have an upcoming appt to have it fixed. This issue MUST be addressed by NHTSA as this is a severe safety issue that you are NOT pushing Ford hard enough to address. For 2023, Ford is producing 'some' Explorer ST models with the two bolt system (that is not under this recall), however, some are still being produced with the one bolt. The 2021-2022 models were, mostly, all made with the one bolt setup. The Fix is to simply use the correct rear subframe (Ford is doing this for owners that complain/push this issue, which I'll be doing now that this has happened twice). Please call me if you need details.
Corrective Action:
The recall that was previously issued for this issue was removed by the dealer because of 'many complaints from owners about the software fix'. The dealer told me that Ford was working on it and they would update later. However, you, on this website, will list this vehicle as 'recall completed'. Not sure why the disconnect. Also, for this vehicle, the rear subframe bushing failed last fall and was replaced under warranty. This bushing has failed again and I have an upcoming appt to have it fixed. This issue MUST be addressed by NHTSA as this is a severe safety issue that you are NOT pushing Ford hard enough to address. For 2023, Ford is producing 'some' Explorer ST models with the two bolt system (that is not under this recall), however, some are still being produced with the one bolt. The 2021-2022 models were, mostly, all made with the one bolt setup. The Fix is to simply use the correct rear subframe (Ford is doing this for owners that complain/push this issue, which I'll be doing now that this has happened twice). Please call me if you need details.
Additional Notes:
The recall that was previously issued for this issue was removed by the dealer because of 'many complaints from owners about the software fix'. The dealer told me that Ford was working on it and they would update later. However, you, on this website, will list this vehicle as 'recall completed'. Not sure why the disconnect. Also, for this vehicle, the rear subframe bushing failed last fall and was replaced under warranty. This bushing has failed again and I have an upcoming appt to have it fixed. This issue MUST be addressed by NHTSA as this is a severe safety issue that you are NOT pushing Ford hard enough to address. For 2023, Ford is producing 'some' Explorer ST models with the two bolt system (that is not under this recall), however, some are still being produced with the one bolt. The 2021-2022 models were, mostly, all made with the one bolt setup. The Fix is to simply use the correct rear subframe (Ford is doing this for owners that complain/push this issue, which I'll be doing now that this has happened twice). Please call me if you need details.
Mfg Campaign: 11528813
Recall Date: Jun 26, 2023
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
Numerous times over the recent 2 months, I have experienced different issues with my 2021 Ford Explorer. The vehicle was purchased used in 2022 with less than 10,000 miles on it. It currently has 36k miles. When the vehicle is stopped but in drive and then accelerated to merge into traffic, the vehicle stalls and will not engage. The accelerator has to be pressed repeatedly to get the vehicle to begin moving again. This can take anywhere from 2-3 presses and 10-20 seconds. This creates a hazard for moving traffic and a safety issue. This occurs repeatedly with no warning beforehand. The vehicle has no lights to reflect an issue. Additionally, while the vehicle has been parked and shut-off, the electronics will turn on. On two separate occasions, the lights have turned on on their own and the radio has done the same; there was nobody in the car either. Over the past weekend, while driving down the road, no rain or water on windshield, and the wipes started. The vehicle persistently has a blue screen during backup. There is a concern for the electronics as a whole with all of the issues occurring. When accelerating on the highway/interstate, often times, an odd smell can be sensed, as if the EcoBoost is not functioning appropriately. The recall for rear axle bolt was repaired by Ford in Yukon, OK, and was informed that is the only recall currently with a repair available. The vehicle is available for inspection, as necessary.
Corrective Action:
Numerous times over the recent 2 months, I have experienced different issues with my 2021 Ford Explorer. The vehicle was purchased used in 2022 with less than 10,000 miles on it. It currently has 36k miles. When the vehicle is stopped but in drive and then accelerated to merge into traffic, the vehicle stalls and will not engage. The accelerator has to be pressed repeatedly to get the vehicle to begin moving again. This can take anywhere from 2-3 presses and 10-20 seconds. This creates a hazard for moving traffic and a safety issue. This occurs repeatedly with no warning beforehand. The vehicle has no lights to reflect an issue. Additionally, while the vehicle has been parked and shut-off, the electronics will turn on. On two separate occasions, the lights have turned on on their own and the radio has done the same; there was nobody in the car either. Over the past weekend, while driving down the road, no rain or water on windshield, and the wipes started. The vehicle persistently has a blue screen during backup. There is a concern for the electronics as a whole with all of the issues occurring. When accelerating on the highway/interstate, often times, an odd smell can be sensed, as if the EcoBoost is not functioning appropriately. The recall for rear axle bolt was repaired by Ford in Yukon, OK, and was informed that is the only recall currently with a repair available. The vehicle is available for inspection, as necessary.
Additional Notes:
Numerous times over the recent 2 months, I have experienced different issues with my 2021 Ford Explorer. The vehicle was purchased used in 2022 with less than 10,000 miles on it. It currently has 36k miles. When the vehicle is stopped but in drive and then accelerated to merge into traffic, the vehicle stalls and will not engage. The accelerator has to be pressed repeatedly to get the vehicle to begin moving again. This can take anywhere from 2-3 presses and 10-20 seconds. This creates a hazard for moving traffic and a safety issue. This occurs repeatedly with no warning beforehand. The vehicle has no lights to reflect an issue. Additionally, while the vehicle has been parked and shut-off, the electronics will turn on. On two separate occasions, the lights have turned on on their own and the radio has done the same; there was nobody in the car either. Over the past weekend, while driving down the road, no rain or water on windshield, and the wipes started. The vehicle persistently has a blue screen during backup. There is a concern for the electronics as a whole with all of the issues occurring. When accelerating on the highway/interstate, often times, an odd smell can be sensed, as if the EcoBoost is not functioning appropriately. The recall for rear axle bolt was repaired by Ford in Yukon, OK, and was informed that is the only recall currently with a repair available. The vehicle is available for inspection, as necessary.
Mfg Campaign: 11528839
Recall Date: Jun 26, 2023
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
Numerous times over the recent 2 months, I have experienced different issues with my 2021 Ford Explorer. The vehicle was purchased used in 2022 with less than 10,000 miles on it. It currently has 36k miles. When the vehicle is stopped but in drive and then accelerated to merge into traffic, the vehicle stalls and will not engage. The accelerator has to be pressed repeatedly to get the vehicle to begin moving again. This can take anywhere from 2-3 presses and 10-20 seconds. This creates a hazard for moving traffic and a safety issue. This occurs repeatedly with no warning beforehand. The vehicle has no lights to reflect an issue. Additionally, while the vehicle has been parked and shut-off, the electronics will turn on. On two separate occasions, the lights have turned on on their own and the radio has done the same; there was nobody in the car either. Over the past weekend, while driving down the road, no rain or water on windshield, and the wipes started. The vehicle persistently has a blue screen during backup. There is a concern for the electronics as a whole with all of the issues occurring. When accelerating on the highway/interstate, often times, an odd smell can be sensed, as if the EcoBoost is not functioning appropriately. The recall for rear axle bolt was repaired by Ford in Yukon, OK, and was informed that is the only recall currently with a repair available. The vehicle is available for inspection, as necessary.
Corrective Action:
Numerous times over the recent 2 months, I have experienced different issues with my 2021 Ford Explorer. The vehicle was purchased used in 2022 with less than 10,000 miles on it. It currently has 36k miles. When the vehicle is stopped but in drive and then accelerated to merge into traffic, the vehicle stalls and will not engage. The accelerator has to be pressed repeatedly to get the vehicle to begin moving again. This can take anywhere from 2-3 presses and 10-20 seconds. This creates a hazard for moving traffic and a safety issue. This occurs repeatedly with no warning beforehand. The vehicle has no lights to reflect an issue. Additionally, while the vehicle has been parked and shut-off, the electronics will turn on. On two separate occasions, the lights have turned on on their own and the radio has done the same; there was nobody in the car either. Over the past weekend, while driving down the road, no rain or water on windshield, and the wipes started. The vehicle persistently has a blue screen during backup. There is a concern for the electronics as a whole with all of the issues occurring. When accelerating on the highway/interstate, often times, an odd smell can be sensed, as if the EcoBoost is not functioning appropriately. The recall for rear axle bolt was repaired by Ford in Yukon, OK, and was informed that is the only recall currently with a repair available. The vehicle is available for inspection, as necessary.
Additional Notes:
Numerous times over the recent 2 months, I have experienced different issues with my 2021 Ford Explorer. The vehicle was purchased used in 2022 with less than 10,000 miles on it. It currently has 36k miles. When the vehicle is stopped but in drive and then accelerated to merge into traffic, the vehicle stalls and will not engage. The accelerator has to be pressed repeatedly to get the vehicle to begin moving again. This can take anywhere from 2-3 presses and 10-20 seconds. This creates a hazard for moving traffic and a safety issue. This occurs repeatedly with no warning beforehand. The vehicle has no lights to reflect an issue. Additionally, while the vehicle has been parked and shut-off, the electronics will turn on. On two separate occasions, the lights have turned on on their own and the radio has done the same; there was nobody in the car either. Over the past weekend, while driving down the road, no rain or water on windshield, and the wipes started. The vehicle persistently has a blue screen during backup. There is a concern for the electronics as a whole with all of the issues occurring. When accelerating on the highway/interstate, often times, an odd smell can be sensed, as if the EcoBoost is not functioning appropriately. The recall for rear axle bolt was repaired by Ford in Yukon, OK, and was informed that is the only recall currently with a repair available. The vehicle is available for inspection, as necessary.
Mfg Campaign: 11528839
Recall Date: Jun 26, 2023
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Potential Consequences:
Numerous times over the recent 2 months, I have experienced different issues with my 2021 Ford Explorer. The vehicle was purchased used in 2022 with less than 10,000 miles on it. It currently has 36k miles. When the vehicle is stopped but in drive and then accelerated to merge into traffic, the vehicle stalls and will not engage. The accelerator has to be pressed repeatedly to get the vehicle to begin moving again. This can take anywhere from 2-3 presses and 10-20 seconds. This creates a hazard for moving traffic and a safety issue. This occurs repeatedly with no warning beforehand. The vehicle has no lights to reflect an issue. Additionally, while the vehicle has been parked and shut-off, the electronics will turn on. On two separate occasions, the lights have turned on on their own and the radio has done the same; there was nobody in the car either. Over the past weekend, while driving down the road, no rain or water on windshield, and the wipes started. The vehicle persistently has a blue screen during backup. There is a concern for the electronics as a whole with all of the issues occurring. When accelerating on the highway/interstate, often times, an odd smell can be sensed, as if the EcoBoost is not functioning appropriately. The recall for rear axle bolt was repaired by Ford in Yukon, OK, and was informed that is the only recall currently with a repair available. The vehicle is available for inspection, as necessary.
Corrective Action:
Numerous times over the recent 2 months, I have experienced different issues with my 2021 Ford Explorer. The vehicle was purchased used in 2022 with less than 10,000 miles on it. It currently has 36k miles. When the vehicle is stopped but in drive and then accelerated to merge into traffic, the vehicle stalls and will not engage. The accelerator has to be pressed repeatedly to get the vehicle to begin moving again. This can take anywhere from 2-3 presses and 10-20 seconds. This creates a hazard for moving traffic and a safety issue. This occurs repeatedly with no warning beforehand. The vehicle has no lights to reflect an issue. Additionally, while the vehicle has been parked and shut-off, the electronics will turn on. On two separate occasions, the lights have turned on on their own and the radio has done the same; there was nobody in the car either. Over the past weekend, while driving down the road, no rain or water on windshield, and the wipes started. The vehicle persistently has a blue screen during backup. There is a concern for the electronics as a whole with all of the issues occurring. When accelerating on the highway/interstate, often times, an odd smell can be sensed, as if the EcoBoost is not functioning appropriately. The recall for rear axle bolt was repaired by Ford in Yukon, OK, and was informed that is the only recall currently with a repair available. The vehicle is available for inspection, as necessary.
Additional Notes:
Numerous times over the recent 2 months, I have experienced different issues with my 2021 Ford Explorer. The vehicle was purchased used in 2022 with less than 10,000 miles on it. It currently has 36k miles. When the vehicle is stopped but in drive and then accelerated to merge into traffic, the vehicle stalls and will not engage. The accelerator has to be pressed repeatedly to get the vehicle to begin moving again. This can take anywhere from 2-3 presses and 10-20 seconds. This creates a hazard for moving traffic and a safety issue. This occurs repeatedly with no warning beforehand. The vehicle has no lights to reflect an issue. Additionally, while the vehicle has been parked and shut-off, the electronics will turn on. On two separate occasions, the lights have turned on on their own and the radio has done the same; there was nobody in the car either. Over the past weekend, while driving down the road, no rain or water on windshield, and the wipes started. The vehicle persistently has a blue screen during backup. There is a concern for the electronics as a whole with all of the issues occurring. When accelerating on the highway/interstate, often times, an odd smell can be sensed, as if the EcoBoost is not functioning appropriately. The recall for rear axle bolt was repaired by Ford in Yukon, OK, and was informed that is the only recall currently with a repair available. The vehicle is available for inspection, as necessary.
Mfg Campaign: 11528839
Recall Date: Jun 26, 2023
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
I have filled claims with Ford Motor Company as well as the BBB regarding my vehicle and not shifting and lunging into gear. Ford has replaced my transmission 3 times and denied my claim for a buy back under the Lemon Law and Magnuson Moss Warranty claim. Now I am reading Ford is recalling many 2021 Ford Explorers for the same issue that I had reported struggled and continue to struggle with for over a year now. Is there anything NHTSA can do to require Ford to purchase my vehicle back for at least what I paid for? I can provide claim numbers, if needed.
Corrective Action:
I have filled claims with Ford Motor Company as well as the BBB regarding my vehicle and not shifting and lunging into gear. Ford has replaced my transmission 3 times and denied my claim for a buy back under the Lemon Law and Magnuson Moss Warranty claim. Now I am reading Ford is recalling many 2021 Ford Explorers for the same issue that I had reported struggled and continue to struggle with for over a year now. Is there anything NHTSA can do to require Ford to purchase my vehicle back for at least what I paid for? I can provide claim numbers, if needed.
Additional Notes:
I have filled claims with Ford Motor Company as well as the BBB regarding my vehicle and not shifting and lunging into gear. Ford has replaced my transmission 3 times and denied my claim for a buy back under the Lemon Law and Magnuson Moss Warranty claim. Now I am reading Ford is recalling many 2021 Ford Explorers for the same issue that I had reported struggled and continue to struggle with for over a year now. Is there anything NHTSA can do to require Ford to purchase my vehicle back for at least what I paid for? I can provide claim numbers, if needed.
Mfg Campaign: 11528938
Recall Date: Jun 26, 2023
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
I had a reputable after market brake system installed on my 2021 Ford Explorer ST at Holman Ford in Turnersville,NJ a couple years back. Since this time I have taken back the vehicle for my brakes being too spongy. I explained to the dealership that the brakes needed to be bleed again. The technician did not and adjusted the actuator on the brakes. Last year around the same time I had almost complete brake failure. This was do to the brakes having air in the lines and leaking from a fitting. The same concern I had from the beginning. The dealership fixed the problem and also added the parking brake software due to my vehicle only having one rear bolt in the subframe. Since this time, I have received numerous parking brake fault codes on my instrument cluster. The parking brake also disengages violently to the point where my vehicle lunges forward. It wasn’t until several days ago that my 2021 Explorer went back to the dealership for the parking brake issue and then saying my parking brake actuator broke apart. I have had nothing but issues with my brakes installed by the dealer and now I’m experiencing an issue caused from the software update.
Corrective Action:
I had a reputable after market brake system installed on my 2021 Ford Explorer ST at Holman Ford in Turnersville,NJ a couple years back. Since this time I have taken back the vehicle for my brakes being too spongy. I explained to the dealership that the brakes needed to be bleed again. The technician did not and adjusted the actuator on the brakes. Last year around the same time I had almost complete brake failure. This was do to the brakes having air in the lines and leaking from a fitting. The same concern I had from the beginning. The dealership fixed the problem and also added the parking brake software due to my vehicle only having one rear bolt in the subframe. Since this time, I have received numerous parking brake fault codes on my instrument cluster. The parking brake also disengages violently to the point where my vehicle lunges forward. It wasn’t until several days ago that my 2021 Explorer went back to the dealership for the parking brake issue and then saying my parking brake actuator broke apart. I have had nothing but issues with my brakes installed by the dealer and now I’m experiencing an issue caused from the software update.
Additional Notes:
I had a reputable after market brake system installed on my 2021 Ford Explorer ST at Holman Ford in Turnersville,NJ a couple years back. Since this time I have taken back the vehicle for my brakes being too spongy. I explained to the dealership that the brakes needed to be bleed again. The technician did not and adjusted the actuator on the brakes. Last year around the same time I had almost complete brake failure. This was do to the brakes having air in the lines and leaking from a fitting. The same concern I had from the beginning. The dealership fixed the problem and also added the parking brake software due to my vehicle only having one rear bolt in the subframe. Since this time, I have received numerous parking brake fault codes on my instrument cluster. The parking brake also disengages violently to the point where my vehicle lunges forward. It wasn’t until several days ago that my 2021 Explorer went back to the dealership for the parking brake issue and then saying my parking brake actuator broke apart. I have had nothing but issues with my brakes installed by the dealer and now I’m experiencing an issue caused from the software update.
Mfg Campaign: 11528973
Recall Date: Jun 26, 2023
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
I had my suv service recall done on 6/04/22 for rear axle bolt fractures. When I got to driving my suv the transmission was acting funny, it was shifting up and down different than it was. So I took it back , and they said it had to get use to my driving. So it seemed ok in a couple of days. Then all of a sudden I was at a stop light one day and it wouldn’t shift out of first gear.so we pulled over to a parking lot, we went in and had lunch, after lunch we tried driving it and it seemed fine. And it was ok until about 3/08/23 when we were almost got home from a shopping trip when all of a sudden it just started making noise and acted different shifting. So I took it to my ford dealer,I asked them to look at it and tell me what they wanted to drive it or not.they said not drive it, so they gave me a loaner car. So I checked with them a couple of times and they had not looked at it. So after not looking at my suv for 30 days I got mad and traded in . So I don’t know for sure what happened to my suv I think it was in transmission or driveline.there was no warning lights or codes they told me when I dropped it off
Corrective Action:
I had my suv service recall done on 6/04/22 for rear axle bolt fractures. When I got to driving my suv the transmission was acting funny, it was shifting up and down different than it was. So I took it back , and they said it had to get use to my driving. So it seemed ok in a couple of days. Then all of a sudden I was at a stop light one day and it wouldn’t shift out of first gear.so we pulled over to a parking lot, we went in and had lunch, after lunch we tried driving it and it seemed fine. And it was ok until about 3/08/23 when we were almost got home from a shopping trip when all of a sudden it just started making noise and acted different shifting. So I took it to my ford dealer,I asked them to look at it and tell me what they wanted to drive it or not.they said not drive it, so they gave me a loaner car. So I checked with them a couple of times and they had not looked at it. So after not looking at my suv for 30 days I got mad and traded in . So I don’t know for sure what happened to my suv I think it was in transmission or driveline.there was no warning lights or codes they told me when I dropped it off
Additional Notes:
I had my suv service recall done on 6/04/22 for rear axle bolt fractures. When I got to driving my suv the transmission was acting funny, it was shifting up and down different than it was. So I took it back , and they said it had to get use to my driving. So it seemed ok in a couple of days. Then all of a sudden I was at a stop light one day and it wouldn’t shift out of first gear.so we pulled over to a parking lot, we went in and had lunch, after lunch we tried driving it and it seemed fine. And it was ok until about 3/08/23 when we were almost got home from a shopping trip when all of a sudden it just started making noise and acted different shifting. So I took it to my ford dealer,I asked them to look at it and tell me what they wanted to drive it or not.they said not drive it, so they gave me a loaner car. So I checked with them a couple of times and they had not looked at it. So after not looking at my suv for 30 days I got mad and traded in . So I don’t know for sure what happened to my suv I think it was in transmission or driveline.there was no warning lights or codes they told me when I dropped it off
Mfg Campaign: 11528763
Recall Date: Jun 25, 2023
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
I had my 2021 in the shop for NHSTA Recall 22V255 in June of 2022. They reprogrammed my parking break to auto-engage when the car is put in Park. The DID NOT replace the rear axle mounting bolt. The Ford letter to dealers describes the dangers of driving with a defective rear axle bolt. Why weren't these bolts replaced? I was told (by [XXX]) that no bolts were available. He agreed with me that the proper repair could not be completed without changing the bolt(s) in question. So does Ford only repair broken rear axle bolts? INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Corrective Action:
I had my 2021 in the shop for NHSTA Recall 22V255 in June of 2022. They reprogrammed my parking break to auto-engage when the car is put in Park. The DID NOT replace the rear axle mounting bolt. The Ford letter to dealers describes the dangers of driving with a defective rear axle bolt. Why weren't these bolts replaced? I was told (by [XXX]) that no bolts were available. He agreed with me that the proper repair could not be completed without changing the bolt(s) in question. So does Ford only repair broken rear axle bolts? INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Additional Notes:
I had my 2021 in the shop for NHSTA Recall 22V255 in June of 2022. They reprogrammed my parking break to auto-engage when the car is put in Park. The DID NOT replace the rear axle mounting bolt. The Ford letter to dealers describes the dangers of driving with a defective rear axle bolt. Why weren't these bolts replaced? I was told (by [XXX]) that no bolts were available. He agreed with me that the proper repair could not be completed without changing the bolt(s) in question. So does Ford only repair broken rear axle bolts? INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Mfg Campaign: 11528777
Recall Date: Jun 25, 2023
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
BACK OVER PREVENTION
Potential Consequences:
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V735000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.
Corrective Action:
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V735000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.
Additional Notes:
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V735000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.
Mfg Campaign: 11526264
Recall Date: Jun 9, 2023
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
I am reporting countless incidences of my backup camera screen going to black or blue when the Gear Shift is selected to REVERSE. This has happened multiple times a day, week, month, etc. and is extremely frustrating. I am reporting in hopes to do anything I can to get the software fix expedited because it has been occurring for too long without a fix. t=The only "FIX" (if you can even call it that) for this problem is to stop what you are doing, put your car in PARK, turn the car OFF, open the driver's door to "reset", and then turn your car back on AGAIN in HOPES that the backup camera / 360 view is back to functioning within normal limits. That is unacceptable!!! It is not safe and anyone experiencing this issue should not have to stop their car, open a door, and restart it just to get the backup camera to work. I have contacted my dealership, Ford Corporate Offices, and now you guys in hopes to get this process going and the software to be fixed. Thank you - please contact for any questions or more information.
Corrective Action:
I am reporting countless incidences of my backup camera screen going to black or blue when the Gear Shift is selected to REVERSE. This has happened multiple times a day, week, month, etc. and is extremely frustrating. I am reporting in hopes to do anything I can to get the software fix expedited because it has been occurring for too long without a fix. t=The only "FIX" (if you can even call it that) for this problem is to stop what you are doing, put your car in PARK, turn the car OFF, open the driver's door to "reset", and then turn your car back on AGAIN in HOPES that the backup camera / 360 view is back to functioning within normal limits. That is unacceptable!!! It is not safe and anyone experiencing this issue should not have to stop their car, open a door, and restart it just to get the backup camera to work. I have contacted my dealership, Ford Corporate Offices, and now you guys in hopes to get this process going and the software to be fixed. Thank you - please contact for any questions or more information.
Additional Notes:
I am reporting countless incidences of my backup camera screen going to black or blue when the Gear Shift is selected to REVERSE. This has happened multiple times a day, week, month, etc. and is extremely frustrating. I am reporting in hopes to do anything I can to get the software fix expedited because it has been occurring for too long without a fix. t=The only "FIX" (if you can even call it that) for this problem is to stop what you are doing, put your car in PARK, turn the car OFF, open the driver's door to "reset", and then turn your car back on AGAIN in HOPES that the backup camera / 360 view is back to functioning within normal limits. That is unacceptable!!! It is not safe and anyone experiencing this issue should not have to stop their car, open a door, and restart it just to get the backup camera to work. I have contacted my dealership, Ford Corporate Offices, and now you guys in hopes to get this process going and the software to be fixed. Thank you - please contact for any questions or more information.
Mfg Campaign: 11525384
Recall Date: Jun 5, 2023
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING
Potential Consequences:
I am reporting countless incidences of my backup camera screen going to black or blue when the Gear Shift is selected to REVERSE. This has happened multiple times a day, week, month, etc. and is extremely frustrating. I am reporting in hopes to do anything I can to get the software fix expedited because it has been occurring for too long without a fix. t=The only "FIX" (if you can even call it that) for this problem is to stop what you are doing, put your car in PARK, turn the car OFF, open the driver's door to "reset", and then turn your car back on AGAIN in HOPES that the backup camera / 360 view is back to functioning within normal limits. That is unacceptable!!! It is not safe and anyone experiencing this issue should not have to stop their car, open a door, and restart it just to get the backup camera to work. I have contacted my dealership, Ford Corporate Offices, and now you guys in hopes to get this process going and the software to be fixed. Thank you - please contact for any questions or more information.
Corrective Action:
I am reporting countless incidences of my backup camera screen going to black or blue when the Gear Shift is selected to REVERSE. This has happened multiple times a day, week, month, etc. and is extremely frustrating. I am reporting in hopes to do anything I can to get the software fix expedited because it has been occurring for too long without a fix. t=The only "FIX" (if you can even call it that) for this problem is to stop what you are doing, put your car in PARK, turn the car OFF, open the driver's door to "reset", and then turn your car back on AGAIN in HOPES that the backup camera / 360 view is back to functioning within normal limits. That is unacceptable!!! It is not safe and anyone experiencing this issue should not have to stop their car, open a door, and restart it just to get the backup camera to work. I have contacted my dealership, Ford Corporate Offices, and now you guys in hopes to get this process going and the software to be fixed. Thank you - please contact for any questions or more information.
Additional Notes:
I am reporting countless incidences of my backup camera screen going to black or blue when the Gear Shift is selected to REVERSE. This has happened multiple times a day, week, month, etc. and is extremely frustrating. I am reporting in hopes to do anything I can to get the software fix expedited because it has been occurring for too long without a fix. t=The only "FIX" (if you can even call it that) for this problem is to stop what you are doing, put your car in PARK, turn the car OFF, open the driver's door to "reset", and then turn your car back on AGAIN in HOPES that the backup camera / 360 view is back to functioning within normal limits. That is unacceptable!!! It is not safe and anyone experiencing this issue should not have to stop their car, open a door, and restart it just to get the backup camera to work. I have contacted my dealership, Ford Corporate Offices, and now you guys in hopes to get this process going and the software to be fixed. Thank you - please contact for any questions or more information.
Mfg Campaign: 11525384
Recall Date: Jun 5, 2023
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
Potential Consequences:
The back up camera fails basically 1 out of 5 times it's engaged between skipping or just straight blue/black screen. The screen is out and causes blind spots while backing up.
Corrective Action:
The back up camera fails basically 1 out of 5 times it's engaged between skipping or just straight blue/black screen. The screen is out and causes blind spots while backing up.
Additional Notes:
The back up camera fails basically 1 out of 5 times it's engaged between skipping or just straight blue/black screen. The screen is out and causes blind spots while backing up.
Mfg Campaign: 11522775
Recall Date: May 19, 2023
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