2021 Ford Expedition recalls
Safety recalls listed by NHTSA
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A recall on the model year does not always mean your car is affected. Your VIN decides. Confirm open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
All 12 2021 Ford Expedition recalls, newest first
Jun 24, 2026Power Train, Automatic TransmissionFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 to 2021 Navigator, Expedition, 2020 to 2021 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2021 F150 vehicles. The transmission park pawl may engage while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in park system damage.
Risk: Park system damage may result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, and inspect and replace any damaged transmission components as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 10, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in April 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S48. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 26, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V402000 · Ford Motor Company
Jun 9, 2026Structure, Interior PanelsFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 to 2024 Expedition vehicles. The chrome plating on the center console may bubble and peel, resulting in sharp edges.
Risk: Vehicle occupants may contact the center console's sharp edges, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the center consoles as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 16, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in January 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S38. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 10, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V368000 · Ford Motor Company
May 27, 2026Seat Belts, PretensionerFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 to 2022 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or front passenger seat may inadvertently lock the seat belt, which will not allow the belt to retract or extend.
Risk: Seat belts that do not retract or extend can fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt retractors as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 8, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in August 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S34. This recall replaces and expands previous NHTSA recalls 24V099 and 25V197. Vehicles previously inspected or repaired under the prior recalls will need the new repair completed.
NHTSA campaign 26V344000 · Ford Motor Company
Mar 31, 2026Visibility, Windshield Wiper/washerFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 to 2023 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2022 to 2023 F250 SD, F350 SD, F450 SD, F550 SD, and F600 SD vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the wipers to fail.
Risk: Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the wiper arms, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S24.Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 1, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V204000 · Ford Motor Company
Oct 24, 2025Visibility, Sun/moon Roof AssemblyFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 to 2022 Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, 2021 to 2023 F150, 2022 F250 SD, F350 SD, and F450 SD vehicles. The moonroof wind deflector clips may be inadequately attached to the moonroof frame, which can result in the wind deflector detaching from the vehicle.
Risk: A detached wind deflector can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the moonroof wind deflector as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SB7. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 30, 2025.
NHTSA campaign 25V729000 · Ford Motor Company
Jun 27, 2025Back Over Prevention, SoftwareFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 to 2022 Transit Connect, 2019 to 2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019 to 2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020 to 2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020 to 2022 Escape, F250 SD, Corsair, 2020 to 2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020 to 2024 Explorer, 2021 to 2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022 to 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.
Risk: A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.
NHTSA campaign 25V442000 · Ford Motor Company
Jan 31, 2025Back Over Prevention, Sensing SystemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Expedition, 2021 to 2022 Super Duty F250, F350, F450, F550, F600, and 2020 to 2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The rearview camera may display a blank or distorted image.
Risk: Rearview camera failure can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S05.
NHTSA campaign 25V048000 · Ford Motor Company
Nov 8, 2024Equipment, OtherFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 to 2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020 to 2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018 to 2024 F150, 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."
Risk: Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C39.
NHTSA campaign 24V852000 · Ford Motor Company
Jun 9, 2023Equipment, OtherFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 to 2023 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with third row seating; and 2019 to 2023 F Super Duty F250, F350, F450, and F550 SuperCab vehicles. The owner's manual does not include instructions for adjusting or removing certain head restraints. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints."
Risk: Without instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Ford will mail the Owner's Manual addendums that describe how to adjust and remove the head restraints for the center seating positions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C20.
NHTSA campaign 23V420000 · Ford Motor Company
May 17, 2022EnginePark outsideFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. An engine compartment fire may occur while driving or parked, even with the ignition in the "Off" position.
Risk: A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures and other vehicles, until the remedy is performed. Dealers will inspect and replace the battery junction box, as necessary, and remove a ground wire. On models equipped with standard duty radiator fan motors, dealers will also install an auxiliary electrical box with a wire jumper. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed May 25, 2022. Owners will receive a second letter once the remedy is available. Currently the remedy is available for vehicles equipped with heavy duty radiator fan motors, and those letters were mailed July 21, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S36.
NHTSA campaign 22V346000 · Ford Motor Company
Apr 14, 2022Visibility, Windshield Wiper/washerFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 to 2021 F150, Expedition, 2020 to 2022 Super Duty F250, F350, F450, F550, and 2020 to 2021 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.
Risk: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace both front windshield wiper arms, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed on May 24, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available 3rd Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 21, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S26.
NHTSA campaign 22V250000 · Ford Motor Company
Oct 15, 2021Air Bags, SensorFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Super Duty F250, F350, 2021 F150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The front door side impact pressure sensor modules may have been damaged during supplier assembly, which can cause the side impact air bags to not deploy properly in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy properly during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driver and passenger front door side impact sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 3, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C26.
NHTSA campaign 21V805000 · Ford Motor Company
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FAQ
Does the 2021 Ford Expedition have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 12 safety recalls for the 2021 Ford Expedition. Not every car of this model year is affected, so check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.
How do I check if my 2021 Ford Expedition has an open recall?
Enter your 17 character VIN in the NHTSA lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call any franchised dealer of the brand. The VIN check tells you which recalls are still open on your exact car.
Are recall repairs free?
Yes. Under federal law the manufacturer must fix a safety recall for free at an authorized dealer, no matter who owns the car or how old it is. Some recalls on very old vehicles may be limited, so ask the dealer.
How long does a recall repair take?
Most recall fixes take under two hours once the dealer has the parts. When parts are short the dealer may need weeks, and for do not drive recalls they often offer a loaner or towing.