# Recalls that may apply to the 2021 Ford Explorer A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups. ## United States (NHTSA), as of 2026-10-19 - [26V451000](/recalls/nhtsa/26V451000.md), 2026-07-14: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY. Ford Motor Company \(Ford\) is recalling certain 2020\-2027 Aviator and 2020\-2026 Explorer vehicles. The switch for the easy\-entry second\-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, tipping, or sliding unexpectedly. - [26V402000](/recalls/nhtsa/26V402000.md), 2026-06-24: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. 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. Built to 2021\-11\-09. - [26V159000](/recalls/nhtsa/26V159000.md), 2026-03-17: SEAT BELTS. Ford Motor Company \(Ford\) is recalling certain 2020\-2026 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The seat belt anchor bolts at the second\-row outer seating positions may be improperly secured. - [26V123000](/recalls/nhtsa/26V123000.md), 2026-03-03: BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE. Ford Motor Company \(Ford\) is recalling certain 2020\-2022 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2020\-2024 Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The image on the center display may flip or invert, resulting in an incorrectly displayed rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility." - [26V117000](/recalls/nhtsa/26V117000.md), 2026-03-03: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR. Ford Motor Company \(Ford\) is recalling certain 2020\-2022 Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Aviator, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may fail and prevent the windshield wipers from operating properly. - [25V685000](/recalls/nhtsa/25V685000.md), 2025-10-10: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER. Ford Motor Company \(Ford\) is recalling certain 2016\-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016\-2023 Explorer, 2019\-2020 Fusion, 2019\-2024 Ranger, 2020\-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021\-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022\-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in. - [25V455000](/recalls/nhtsa/25V455000.md), 2025-07-07: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. Ford Motor Company \(Ford\) is recalling certain 2021\-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F\-250 SD, F\-350 SD, F\-450 SD, F\-550 SD, 2021\-2022 Lincoln Navigator, Mustang, F\-150, and 2022 Expedition vehicles. The low\-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving. Built from 2021\-07\-01. - [25V442000](/recalls/nhtsa/25V442000.md), 2025-06-27: BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE. 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. - [25V393000](/recalls/nhtsa/25V393000.md), 2025-06-13: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY. Ford Motor Company \(Ford\) is recalling certain 2020\-2025 Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The switch for the easy\-entry second\-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, folding, or sliding unexpectedly while driving. - [25V166000](/recalls/nhtsa/25V166000.md), 2025-03-14: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT. Ford Motor Company \(Ford\) is recalling certain 2020\-2022 Explorer vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 23V\-199 or 22V\-255. The rear axle horizontal mounting bolt may fracture and cause the driveshaft to disconnect. - [25V159000](/recalls/nhtsa/25V159000.md), 2025-03-14: BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE. Ford Motor Company \(Ford\) is recalling certain 2020\-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020\-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V\-342. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying. - [25V093000](/recalls/nhtsa/25V093000.md), 2025-02-14: SEAT BELTS. Ford Motor Company \(Ford\) is recalling certain 2020\-2021 Explorer and Aviator vehicles. The seat belt buckle anchor bolts at one or more seating positions may be improperly secured. Additionally, vehicles may have an improperly secured seat belt retractor anchor bolt and/or seat belt anchor bolt at the second\-row center seating position, if equipped. Built 2018\-10\-19 to 2020\-07\-11. - [24V852000](/recalls/nhtsa/24V852000.md), 2024-11-08: 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. 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." Built 2019\-04\-26 to 2024\-08\-27. - [24V635000](/recalls/nhtsa/24V635000.md), 2024-08-23: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL. Ford Motor Company \(Ford\) is recalling certain 2021\-2022 Bronco, F\-150, Edge, Explorer, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with either a 2.7L or 3.0L Nano EcoBoost engine. The engine intake valves may break while driving, which can result in engine failure and a loss of drive power. Built 2021\-06\-07 to 2021\-10\-31. - [24V598000](/recalls/nhtsa/24V598000.md), 2024-08-09: ENGINE. Ford Motor Company \(Ford\) is recalling certain 2020\-2022 Explorer vehicles equipped with the Police Interceptor Utility Package. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire. Built 2018\-11\-10 to 2022\-08\-01. - [23V675000](/recalls/nhtsa/23V675000.md), 2023-10-06: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT. Ford Motor Company \(Ford\) is recalling certain 2020\-2022 Explorer vehicles. The rear axle horizontal mounting bolt may fracture and cause the driveshaft to disconnect. - [23V626000](/recalls/nhtsa/23V626000.md), 2023-09-08: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY. Ford Motor Company \(Ford\) is recalling certain 2020\-2022 Lincoln Aviator and Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with 3.0L PHEV engines. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure. - [23V342000](/recalls/nhtsa/23V342000.md), 2023-05-12: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA. Ford Motor Company \(Ford\) is recalling certain 2020\-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020\-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a 360\-degree camera. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying. - [23V305000](/recalls/nhtsa/23V305000.md), 2023-04-28: BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION. Ford Motor Company \(Ford\) is recalling certain 2020\-2022 Explorer Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with a 12.1\-inch Integrated Computer Screen \(ICS\). When the Display On/Off Button is used to turn the display to "Off" prior to placing the vehicle in reverse, the backup camera rearview image will not appear on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility." - [23V199000](/recalls/nhtsa/23V199000.md), 2023-03-24: PARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICAL; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\). Ford Motor Company \(Ford\) is recalling certain 2020\-2022 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L RWD, 3.3L GAS, 3.3L FHEV, or 3.0L ST powertrain. The previous powertrain control module \(PCM\) update completed under recall 22V\-255 did not include the automatic electronic parking brake feature when the vehicle is shifted to park, as intended. In addition, the rear axle horizontal mounting bolt may fracture and cause the driveshaft to disconnect. - [23V069000](/recalls/nhtsa/23V069000.md), 2023-02-10: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\). Ford Motor Company \(Ford\) is recalling certain 2020\-2022 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L engine and 10R60 automatic transmission. An unintentional powertrain control module \(PCM\) reset may occur while the vehicle is in motion and result in park system damage. - [23V022000](/recalls/nhtsa/23V022000.md), 2023-01-23: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA. Ford Motor Company \(Ford\) is recalling certain 2020\-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020\-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a 360\-degree camera. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying. - [22V255000](/recalls/nhtsa/22V255000.md), 2022-04-14: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY; POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT. 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. - [21V870000](/recalls/nhtsa/21V870000.md), 2021-11-10: SUSPENSION:REAR. Ford Motor Company \(Ford\) is recalling certain 2021 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. Incorrect rear suspension module components may have been installed due to a labeling error. - [21V735000](/recalls/nhtsa/21V735000.md), 2021-09-22: BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE; BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA. Ford Motor Company \(Ford\) is recalling certain 2020\-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Corsair, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with 360\-degree cameras. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying. - [21V652000](/recalls/nhtsa/21V652000.md), 2021-08-23: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN; AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS. Ford Motor Company \(Ford\) is recalling certain 2021 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The side air bag attachment weld studs could detach during the deployment of the side air bag, resulting in an improper deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 214, "Side Impact Protection". - [20V788000](/recalls/nhtsa/20V788000.md), 2020-12-17: ENGINE. Ford Motor Company \(Ford\) is recalling certain 2020\-2021 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The right hand motor mount fasteners may have been incorrectly tightened, and may loosen over time. ## Canada (Transport Canada), as of 2026-10-19 - [2026339](/recalls/tc/2026339.md), 2026-07-14: Seats And Restraints. Issue: On certain vehicles the recall repairs completed by a Ford dealer during recall 25S67 \(Transport Canada recall no. 2025\-328\) may not be effective. As a result, a second repair is required. On certain vehicles, the trim for the seat fold switch on the second\-row outboard seats could become stuck. If this happens, the seat\(s\) could fold and/or move unexpectedly. Note: This recall replaces Transport Canada recall no. 2025\-328. Vehicles that were repaired under that recall also require this repair. Safety Risk: A seat that folds and/or moves could increase the risk of injury in a crash. Corrective Action: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the seat fold switch trim and housing for one with an improved design. - [2026311](/recalls/tc/2026311.md), 2026-06-24: Powertrain. Issue: On certain vehicles, a problem in the transmission could cause the parking pawl to become damaged. As a result, when the transmission is shifted to Park, the vehicle could move if the parking brake is not applied. Safety Risk: A parked vehicle that rolls away could create the risk of an injury or a crash. Corrective Actions: To reduce the safety risk, Ford recommends that you should always use the parking brake when you park until the recall repairs are completed. Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the powertrain control module \(PCM\) software. The dealer will also inspect and, if necessary, replace any damaged transmission components. - [2026124](/recalls/tc/2026124.md), 2026-03-17: Seats And Restraints. Issue: On certain vehicles, the second\-row outboard seat belt anchor bolt\(s\) may be loose or missing. As a result, the seat belt\(s\) could detach in a crash. Safety Risk: A seat belt that detaches could increase the risk of injury in a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, install, tighten or replace seat belt anchor bolt\(s\). - [2026100](/recalls/tc/2026100.md), 2026-03-05: Visual System. Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to display properly when the transmission is shifted into reverse. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the vehicle is reversing. Safety Risk: A rearview camera image that doesn't display correctly could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail. The corrective actions for this recall are under development. - [2026098](/recalls/tc/2026098.md), 2026-03-03: Visual System. Issue: On certain vehicles, the windshield wiper motor may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the motor could fail and cause the windshield wipers not to work. Safety Risk: Windshield wipers that don't work could reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash. 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 windshield wiper motor. - [2026005](/recalls/tc/2026005.md), 2026-01-09: Electrical. Issue: On certain vehicles, the engine block heater could leak coolant. If this happens, the block heater could short circuit when it's plugged in. Note: This recall replaces Transport Canada recall no. 2025\-554. Vehicles that were repaired under that recall don't require this repair. Safety Risk: A short circuit can create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: To reduce the safety risk, Ford advises you not to use the engine block heater until the recall repairs have been completed. Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the block heater. Alternatively, owners can choose to have the dealership permanently disable the engine block heater. - [2025554](/recalls/tc/2025554.md), 2025-10-10: Electrical. This recall was replaced by Transport Canada recall no. 2026\-005. Issue: On certain vehicles, the engine block heater could leak coolant. If this happens, the block heater could short circuit when it's plugged in. Safety Risk: A short circuit can create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: To reduce the safety risk, Ford advises you not to use the engine block heater until the recall repairs have been completed. Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the block heater. - [2025366](/recalls/tc/2025366.md), 2025-07-08: Fuel System. Issue: On certain vehicles, the low\-pressure fuel pump could fail. If this happens, the engine may run rough or may not start and the check engine light may turn on. This could also result in a sudden loss of engine power while driving. Safety Risk: A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the powertrain control module software. For Super Duty models, the dealer will replace the fuel pump. - [2025360](/recalls/tc/2025360.md), 2025-06-27: Visual System. Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the vehicle is reversing. Safety Risk: A rearview camera image that doesn't display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the SYNC software. - [2025328](/recalls/tc/2025328.md), 2025-06-13: Seats And Restraints. Issue: On certain vehicles, the trim for the seat fold switch on the second\-row seats may not have been installed properly. As a result, the switch could become stuck. If this happens, the seat\(s\) could fold and/or move unexpectedly. Safety Risk: A seat that folds and/or moves could increase the risk of injury in a crash. Corrective Action: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the seat fold switch trim. - [2025140](/recalls/tc/2025140.md), 2025-03-14: Visual System. Issue: On certain vehicles, the recall repairs completed by a Ford dealer during recall 23S23 \(Transport Canada recall no. 2023\-288\) may not have been done correctly. As a result, a second repair is required. On certain vehicles equipped with a 360\-degree camera, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the SYNC display screen. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the vehicle is reversing. Safety Risk: A rearview camera image that doesn't display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the image processing module \(IPMB\) software. - [2025135](/recalls/tc/2025135.md), 2025-03-14: Powertrain. Issue: On certain vehicles, the recall repairs completed by a Ford dealer during recalls 22S27 \(Transport Canada recall no. 2022\-198\) and/or 23S16 \(Transport Canada recall no. 2023\-172\) may not have been done correctly. As a result, another repair is required. On certain vehicles, a mounting bolt for the rear axle housing could break. If this happens, the axle housing can move and cause clunking or banging noises and vibrations from the rear of the vehicle. It could also cause the driveshaft and axle shafts to disconnect. This would result in a loss of power to the rear wheels and the vehicle could move when the transmission is in Park, if the parking brake is not used. Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with a 3.0 L or 3.3 L engine. Safety Risk: A parked vehicle that rolls away could create the risk of an injury or a crash. A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the engine control module \(PCM\) software to set the parking brake when the transmission is in the Park position. - [2024492](/recalls/tc/2024492.md), 2024-08-23: Engine. Issue: On certain vehicles, the intake valves may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the valves could break and cause the engine to fail. Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or 3.0L EcoBoost engine. This problem would cause the engine to run rough and the engine malfunction indicator lamp to turn on. Safety Risk: An engine failure could cause a sudden loss of power to the wheels and increase the risk of a crash. 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 engine. - [2023543](/recalls/tc/2023543.md), 2023-10-06: Powertrain. Issue: On certain vehicles, the recall repairs completed by a Ford dealer during recall 22S27 \(Transport Canada recall number 2022\-198\) may not address all safety risks. As a result, a second repair is required. On certain vehicles, a mounting bolt for the rear axle housing could break. If this happens, the axle housing could move and cause clunking or banging noises and vibrations from the rear of the vehicle. It could also cause the driveshaft and axle shafts to disconnect. This could result in a loss of power to the rear wheels. Also, if the previous recall was not completed, the vehicle could move when the transmission is in Park, if the parking brake is not used. Safety Risk: A parked vehicle that moves suddenly could create the risk of an injury or a crash. A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the subframe bushing and rear axle bolt. The dealer will also inspect the rear axle cover, and replace it as necessary. - [2023288](/recalls/tc/2023288.md), 2023-05-15: Visual System. Issue: On certain vehicles equipped with a 360\-degree camera, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the SYNC display screen. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the vehicle is reversing. Note: This recall replaces recall 23S02 \(Transport Canada Recall No. 2023\-018\). Vehicles that were repaired under that recall also require this second repair. Safety Risk: A rearview camera image that doesn't display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the image processing module \(IPMB\) software. - [2023172](/recalls/tc/2023172.md), 2023-03-27: Powertrain. Issue: On certain vehicles, the software update that was installed by a Ford dealer during recall 22S27 \(Transport Canada recall number 2022\-198\) prior to July 2022 may not be effective. As a result, a second repair is required. On certain vehicles, a mounting bolt for the rear axle housing could break. If this happens, the axle housing can move and cause clunking or banging noises and vibrations from the rear of the vehicle. It could also cause the driveshaft and axle shafts to disconnect. This would result in a loss of power to the rear wheels and the vehicle could move when the transmission is in Park, if the parking brake is not used. Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with a 3.0 L or 3.3 L engine. Safety Risk: A parked vehicle that rolls away could create the risk of an injury or a crash. A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the engine control module \(PCM\) software to set the parking brake when the transmission is in the Park position. - [2023056](/recalls/tc/2023056.md), 2023-02-13: Powertrain. Issue: On certain vehicles, the powertrain control module \(PCM\) could reset while driving and cause damage to the transmission park system. If this happens, you may not be able to shift the transmission into Park. If you try to exit the vehicle while the transmission is not in Park, and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle could move unintentionally. Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with a 2.3 L engine. Safety Risk: Unexpected movement of the vehicle could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the transmission park system for damage, and repair it as necessary. - [2023018](/recalls/tc/2023018.md), 2023-01-24: Visual System. This recall was replaced by Transport Canada Recall No. 2023\-288. Issue: On certain vehicles equipped with a 360\-degree camera, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image to not appear on the SYNC display screen. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear. Safety Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the image processing module \(IPMB\) software. - [2022198](/recalls/tc/2022198.md), 2022-04-14: Powertrain. Issue: On certain vehicles, a mounting bolt for the rear axle housing could break. If this happens, the axle housing can move and cause clunking or banging noises and vibrations from the rear of the vehicle. It could also cause the driveshaft and axle shafts to disconnect. This would result in a loss of power to the rear wheels and the vehicle could move when the transmission is in Park, if the parking brake is not used. Safety Risk: A parked vehicle that rolls away could create the risk of an injury or a crash. A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail. For Police Interceptor Utility models, you will be instructed to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace a bushing and the rear axle housing cover. For all other models, you will be instructed to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the engine control module \(PCM\) software to set the parking brake when the transmission is in the Park position. - [2021586](/recalls/tc/2021586.md), 2021-09-24: Visual System. Issue: On certain vehicles equipped with a 360\-degree camera, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image to not appear on the SYNC display screen. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear. Safety Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the image processing module \(IPMB\) software. - [2021525](/recalls/tc/2021525.md), 2021-08-23: Airbag. Issue: On certain vehicles, the side airbag in the seat may not be properly attached. As a result, the side airbag may not inflate properly in a crash. Safety Risk: A side airbag that does not inflate properly could create an increased risk of injury in a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the side airbag assembly. ## Check a VIN - [NHTSA recall lookup by VIN, United States](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) - [Transport Canada recall search, Canada](https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng) Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. 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