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2021 Ford Expedition recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 12 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Ford Expedition — 1 with a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The most recent was reported on June 24, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: EXPEDITION.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2021 Ford Expedition, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
26V402000June 24, 2026Power Train › Automatic Transmission
26V368000June 9, 2026Structure › Interior Panels › Center Console
26V344000May 27, 2026Seat Belts › Pretensioner
26V204000March 31, 2026Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Linkages
25V729000October 24, 2025Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly
25V442000June 27, 2025Back Over Prevention › Software
25V048000January 31, 2025Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera
24V852000November 8, 2024Equipment › Other › Labels
23V420000June 9, 2023Equipment › Other › Owners/Service/Other Manual
22V346000May 17, 2022EnginePark outside
22V250000April 14, 2022Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Linkages
21V805000October 15, 2021Air Bags › Sensor › Side Impact

Systems involved: Visibility (3) · Back Over Prevention (2) · Equipment (2) · Air Bags (1) · Engine (1) · Power Train (1) · Seat Belts (1) · Structure (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V402000Manufacturer no. 26S48

Power Train › Automatic Transmission

Report received by NHTSA
June 24, 2026
Owner notification
Not yet in the record
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
741,195 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2021 Ford Expedition
Not reported – July 27, 2021
Model names in the NHTSA record
EXPEDITION

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Navigator, Expedition, 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2021 F-150 vehicles. The transmission park pawl may engage while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in park system damage.

Safety risk

Park system damage may result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V402000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 26V368000Manufacturer no. 26S38

Structure › Interior Panels › Center Console

Report received by NHTSA
June 9, 2026
Owner notification
Not yet in the record
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
548,463 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
EXPEDITION

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2024 Expedition vehicles. The chrome plating on the center console may bubble and peel, resulting in sharp edges.

Safety risk

Vehicle occupants may contact the center console's sharp edges, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V368000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 26V344000Manufacturer no. 26S34

Seat Belts › Pretensioner

Report received by NHTSA
May 27, 2026
Owner notification
Not yet in the record
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
419,967 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
EXPEDITION

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 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.

Safety 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.

Remedy

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V344000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 26V204000Manufacturer no. 26S24

Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Linkages

Report received by NHTSA
March 31, 2026
Owner notification
August 5, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
422,613 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2021 Ford Expedition
October 25, 2021 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record
EXPEDITION

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2022-2023 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, and F-600 SD vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the wipers to fail.

Safety risk

Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V204000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V729000Manufacturer no. 25SB7

Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly

Report received by NHTSA
October 24, 2025
Owner notification
November 10, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
174,853 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2021 Ford Expedition
August 15, 2021 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record
EXPEDITION

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, 2021-2023 F-150, 2022 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, and F-450 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.

Safety risk

A detached wind deflector can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V729000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V442000Manufacturer no. 25S72

Back Over Prevention › Software

Report received by NHTSA
June 27, 2025
Owner notification
September 4, 2025
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
200,237 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2021 Ford Expedition
Not reported – December 23, 2021
Model names in the NHTSA record
EXPEDITION

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, 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.

Safety 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.

Remedy

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V442000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V048000Manufacturer no. 25S05

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Report received by NHTSA
January 31, 2025
Owner notification
September 18, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
91,580 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
EXPEDITION

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Expedition, 2021-2022 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The rearview camera may display a blank or distorted image.

Safety risk

Rearview camera failure can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V048000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V852000Manufacturer no. 24C39

Equipment › Other › Labels

Report received by NHTSA
November 8, 2024
Owner notification
December 19, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
27,678 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2021 Ford Expedition
October 30, 2017 – October 1, 2024
Model names in the NHTSA record
EXPEDITION

Defect summary

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."

Safety 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.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V852000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V420000Manufacturer no. 23C20

Equipment › Other › Owners/Service/Other Manual

Report received by NHTSA
June 9, 2023
Owner notification
July 21, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
691,133 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
EXPEDITION

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with third-row seating; and 2019-2023 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 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."

Safety risk

Without instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V420000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V346000Manufacturer no. 22S36

Engine

Park outside advisory

Report received by NHTSA
May 17, 2022
Owner notification
July 21, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
66,221 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
EXPEDITION

Defect summary

Ford 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.

Safety risk

A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V346000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V250000Manufacturer no. 22S26

Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Linkages

Report received by NHTSA
April 14, 2022
Owner notification
October 21, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
652,996 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
EXPEDITION

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-150, Expedition, 2020-2022 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, and 2020-2021 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.

Safety risk

Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V250000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V805000Manufacturer no. 21C26

Air Bags › Sensor › Side Impact

Report received by NHTSA
October 15, 2021
Owner notification
November 3, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
777 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
EXPEDITION

Components: Air Bags › Sensor › Side Impact; Air Bags › Side/Window

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Super Duty F-250, F-350, 2021 F-150, 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."

Safety risk

An air bag that does not deploy properly during a crash increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V805000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: June 25, 2026.