Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published October 11, 2021
Ford 2021 Explorer Suspension Recall: Risk of Crash Due to Handling Issues
Ford is recalling certain 2021 Explorer vehicles with incorrect rear suspension components that may affect handling and increase crash risk. Owners must have their suspension inspected and repaired free by dealers.
A rear suspension module with incorrect components may affect vehicle handling, ride height, and braking characteristics, increasing the risk of a crash.
“Ford 2021 Explorer Suspension Recall: Risk of Crash Due to Handling Issues.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80374-ford-2021-explorer-suspension-recall-risk-of-crash-due-to. Based on NHTSA recall #21V870000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V870000).
Ford Motor Company recalled certain 2021 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles due to a rear suspension hazard, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on October 11, 2021. Dealers will inspect and replace incorrect parts free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
Ford Explorer, 2021
Lincoln Aviator, 2021
What to do
Dealers will inspect the rear suspension module and replace any incorrect parts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
The hazard
A rear suspension module with incorrect components may affect vehicle handling, ride height, and braking characteristics, increasing the risk of a crash, according to NHTSA records show.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Ford Motor Company has 643 other recalls on record since January 29, 2010. Other recent recalls include the Ford 2021 Bronco Hard Top Recall (October 22, 2026), the Ford F-450 SD Recall (October 6, 2026), and the Ford F-150 Recall (October 6, 2026). Other recent recalls of similar products include the Mazda CX-50 Suspension Recall (October 29, 2025), the Tesla Model Y Suspension Recall (September 1, 2026), and the Freightliner Business Class M2 Suspension Recall (November 5, 2025).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2021 Ford Explorer has a rear suspension module with incorrect components due to a labeling error. The recall was notified to owners via mail on December 3, 2021.
Brand
Ford
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Ford Customer Service
Call 1-866-436-7332 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a suspension inspection.
Have Suspension Inspected
Dealers will inspect the rear suspension module and replace any incorrect parts at no cost.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will inspect the rear suspension module, and replace any incorrect parts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S47.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 53 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Ford
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V870000 — Ford 2021 Explorer Suspension Recall: Risk of Crash Due to Handling Issues
Hello,
I own a Ford 2021 Explorer Suspension Recall: Risk of Crash Due to Handling Issues that is covered by recall 21V870000 from Ford.
The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect the rear suspension module, and replace any incorrect parts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S47.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
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