2021 Ford Expedition

US Recalls

NHTSA Recall US

• 26V402000 2026-06-24

  Recall 26V402000

  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.

  Recorded model years: 2021

• 26V368000 2026-06-09

  Recall 26V368000

  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.

  Recorded model years: 2021

• 26V344000 2026-05-27

  Recall 26V344000

  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.

  Recorded model years: 2021

Showing 3 of 12 records held. The full set is available from the official source named above.

A further 86 records exist for the Ford Expedition where the source stated no model year. They are not counted above and appear on no year page.

Campaign applicability can depend on build date, equipment and market, and a remedy may already have been completed. Confirm any campaign against the official record using the VIN.

Manufacturer Bulletins

NHTSA Manufacturer Communication US

• 11035267 2026-07-21

  SSM 55028

  Some 2021-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an "Updating SYNC" message on the vehicle center display screen after an over the air (OTA) update. The message can be cleared from the center display screen and SYNC can be used normally, but it will re-appear at every subsequent ignition cycle. Inform customers that engineering is currently working on a software…

  Recorded model years: 2021

• 11035465 2026-07-09

  26E04

  NEW VEHICLE DELIVERY HOLD - Emissions Recall 26E04 Certain 2021-2025 Model Year F-150, Maverick, Mustang, Ranger, Expedition, Bronco Sport, Explorer, Bronco, Navigator, and Aviator Vehicles Powertrain Control Module Software Update

  Recorded model years: 2021

• 11031262 2026-04-02

  SSM 54719

  For 20212026 vehicles equipped with the 10R80 transmission, a new Transmission Clutch Circuit Leak Test has been introduced in the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS). This test utilizes the pressure and vacuum transducer (PVT) when available. When referred to a specific clutch (A-F) test by a pinpoint test in Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 307-01 > Diagnosis and Testing, the…

  Recorded model years: 2021

Showing 3 of 140 records held. The full set is available from the official source named above.

A further 1,518 records exist for the Ford Expedition where the source stated no model year. They are not counted above and appear on no year page.

A manufacturer communication is service guidance issued to dealers. It is not a safety recall, and its existence does not mean this vehicle has the described condition.

Investigations

NHTSA Investigation US

• AQ26001 2026-06-09

  NU Car rental of vehicles with open recalls

  NHTSA is opening this Audit Query (AQ) to investigate NU Car Rentals (NU Car) for compliance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.The Safety Act requires that a rental company shall not rent a vehicle subject to a safety recall unless the recall remedy has been performed. 49 U.S.C. § 30120(i). NHTSA is in receipt…

  Recorded model years: 2021

A further 21 records exist for the Ford Expedition where the source stated no model year. They are not counted above and appear on no year page.

An investigation records that a regulator reviewed a suspected defect. It is not itself a finding of defect and not a recall.

Canada Recalls

Transport Canada Recall CA

• 2026311 2026-06-24

  Transport Canada recall 2026311

  Multiple source assertions are recorded for this identifier. Consult the official record for configuration-specific detail.

  Recorded model years: 2021

• 2026279 2026-06-09

  Transport Canada recall 2026279

  Issue: On certain vehicles, the chrome plating on the center console could bubble and peel. If this happens, sharp edges can be created. Safety Risk: Exposed sharp edges can increase the risk of injury. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the center…

  Recorded model years: 2021

• 2026257 2026-05-27

  Transport Canada recall 2026257

  Issue: On certain vehicles, there could be a problem with the driver and/or front passenger seatbelt pretensioner(s). As a result, the airbag warning light could turn on, and the seatbelt pretensioners could deploy without a crash. Note: This recall replaces Transport Canada recall nos. 2024-084 and 2025-164. Vehicles that were repaired under those recalls also require this inspection or repair.…

  Recorded model years: 2021

Showing 3 of 11 records held. The full set is available from the official source named above.

A further 64 records exist for the Ford Expedition where the source stated no model year. They are not counted above and appear on no year page.

Canadian campaigns are recorded separately from US campaigns and do not imply one another.

Consumer Complaints

NHTSA Complaint US

230 complaint records in the dataset for this vehicle and year.

Outcomes stated in those reports

• reports mentioning a crash 3
• reports mentioning a fire 4
• reported injuries 5

Outcomes as stated by the person who filed the report. They are not verified, not adjudicated, and carry no exposure denominator, so they cannot be turned into a rate.

By system

• Powertrain (transmission & drivetrain)108 (36.2%)Official recall records for this system: 21, covering model years 1997–2023.
• Engine54 (18.1%)Official recall records for this system: 8, covering model years 2020–2025.
• Electrical system22 (7.4%)Official recall records for this system: 11, covering model years 1997–2026.
• Visibility (glass, wipers, mirrors)22 (7.4%)Official recall records for this system: 33, covering model years 2000–2024.
• Fuel system14 (4.7%)Official recall records for this system: 15, covering model years 1999–2022.
• Body & structure10 (3.4%)Official recall records for this system: 10, covering model years 1997–2024.
• Speed control & accelerator9 (3.0%)Official recall records for this system: 2, covering model years 1997–2002.
• Driver-assistance systems8 (2.7%)Official recall records for this system: 7, covering model years 2015–2024.

Other / uncategorized: 28 classifications (9.4%) were not assigned to a specific system by the source. They are counted but not treated as an issue area.

A single report can name several systems, so these figures overlap and must not be added together — their sum is larger than the report total above.

A further 9,283 complaint records exist for this vehicle where the source stated no model year. They are not counted above and appear on no year page.

These are owner-submitted allegations, not confirmed defects. Counts are record counts in the dataset. No exposure denominator exists, so no failure rate or reliability score can be derived from them.