Model year guide

2021 Ford explorer hybrid

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2021 Ford explorer hybrid is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2021 Ford explorer hybrid at a glance

Safety recalls1

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2021 Ford explorer hybrid recalls 1

Power Train:axle Assembly NHTSA Campaign #22V255000 · manufacturer #22S27 · 14/04/2022

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer Police FHEV, Explorer Police 3.3L, and 2020-2022 Explorer 2.3L RWD, 3.0L PHEV, 3.3L FHEV, and 3.0L ST GAS vehicles. The rear axle horizontal mounting bolt may fracture and cause the driveshaft to disconnect.

Fix: Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the bushing and axle cover, or update the electronic parking brake software. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2022, and March 10, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9,…

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 7 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2021 Ford explorer hybrid trims & engines on record

Trims
Limited
Engines
3.3L 4-cyl

2021 Ford explorer hybrid vehicles on record

2021 Ford explorer hybrid — frequently asked questions

Does the 2021 Ford explorer hybrid have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2021 Ford explorer hybrid. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.