2021 FORD EXPEDITION Safety Overview

The 2021 FORD EXPEDITION has been closely monitored for safety issues.

Official NHTSA Recalls

The NHTSA has issued 11 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:

  • Structure:interior panels:center console
  • Seat belts:pretensioner
  • Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:linkages

Severe Defect Warnings

Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as vehicle occupants may contact the center console's sharp edges, increasing the risk of injury.

Consumer Complaints

To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.

Why It Matters

Staying informed about these safety records is critical for FORD EXPEDITION owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.

Latest Vehicle Recalls

2021 FORD EXPEDITION 26V368000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2024 Expedition vehicles.

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

NHTSA Recall 26V368000: Vehicle occupants may contact the center console's sharp edges, increasing... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 9/6/2026
2021 FORD EXPEDITION 26V344000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles.

Seat belts that do not retract or extend can fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

A safety recall has been issued concerning seat belts:pretensioner. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. If ignored, seat belts that do not retract or extend can fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.. To fix this, dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt retractors as necessary, free of charge.

Reported: 5/27/2026
2021 FORD EXPEDITION 26V204000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2022-...

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

A safety recall has been issued concerning visibility:windshield wiper/washer:linkages. 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. If ignored, windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.. To fix this, dealers will inspect and replace the wiper arms, as necessary, free of charge.

Reported: 3/31/2026
2021 FORD EXPEDITION 25V729000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, 2021-2023...

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

A safety recall has been issued concerning visibility:sun/moon roof assembly. 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. If ignored, adetached wind deflector can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.. To fix this, dealers will inspect and repair the moonroof wind deflector as necessary, free of charge.

Reported: 10/24/2025
2021 FORD EXPEDITION 25V442000

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

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.

NHTSA Recall 25V442000: A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 6/27/2025
2021 FORD EXPEDITION 25V048000

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

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

NHTSA Recall 25V048000: Rearview camera failure can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 1/31/2025
2021 FORD EXPEDITION 24V852000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Esc...

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.

A safety recall has been issued concerning equipment:other:labels. 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. If ignored, 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.. To fix this, ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge.

Reported: 8/11/2024
2021 FORD EXPEDITION 23V420000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicle...

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

A safety recall has been issued concerning equipment:other:owners/service/other manual. 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. If ignored, without instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.. To fix this, 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.

Reported: 9/6/2023
2021 FORD EXPEDITION 22V346000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles.

A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.

NHTSA Recall 22V346000: A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 5/17/2022
2021 FORD EXPEDITION 22V250000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-150, Expedition, 2020-2022 Super Duty ...

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

A safety recall has been issued concerning visibility:windshield wiper/washer:linkages. 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. If ignored, inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.. To fix this, dealers will replace both front windshield wiper arms, free of charge.

Reported: 4/14/2022
2021 FORD EXPEDITION 21V805000

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

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

A safety recall has been issued concerning air bags:sensor:side impact. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Super Duty F-250, F-350, 2021 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. If ignored, an air bag that does not deploy properly during a crash increases the risk of injury.. To fix this, dealers will replace the driver and passenger front door side impact sensors, free of charge.

Reported: 10/15/2021

Recent Complaints

No complaints reported.