NHTSA vehicle safety data

2021 Ford Explorer Police Intercept Recalls & Complaints

The 2021 Ford Explorer Police Intercept has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Ford dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2021 Ford Explorer Police Intercept. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2021 Ford Explorer Police Intercept owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2021 Ford Explorer Police Intercept, describing incidents dated July 30, 2026.

Most-cited components

Engine 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11754102 · Filed July 31, 2026
Catalytic converter and it was confirmed by independent service center my car only has 88k miles There is a catalytic converter recall on year 2020 but Ford refuses to do a recall for the year 2021 and I have another car that have the same catalytic converter problem with only 84k miles and it’s…

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Vehicle Rollaway from Driveshaft Disconnect

NHTSA #22V255000 · Power Train — Axle Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported April 14, 2022 · Ford Motor Company

Potentially affected: 252,936 vehicles

Repair completion: 63.11% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Ford campaign 22S27 · Owners notified June 9, 2022

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

A disconnected driveshaft can result in vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in 'Park' without the parking brake applied, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S27.

Notes

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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2021 Ford Explorer Police Intercept. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 Ford Explorer Police Intercept.

Engine

ODI #11754102

Incident: July 30, 2026 · Filed: July 31, 2026

Catalytic converter and it was confirmed by independent service center my car only has 88k miles There is a catalytic converter recall on year 2020 but Ford refuses to do a recall for the year 2021 and I have another car that have the same catalytic converter problem with only 84k miles and it’s also 2021 and Ford refuses to do any work on that one two I can provide the vin for the other one if requested

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