Skip to content
Lane departurePart report

2021 Ford Explorer Lane departure Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
1%of 451 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the lane departure of the 2021 Ford Explorer, 1% of the 451 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I do realize there is a Recall for Back-up camera; which I've had issues with since early part of 2022 (we bought vehicle in April 2021). March of 2022 we had our suv to dealership about screen turning blue; which they supposedly did some deprogramming. Then, in July of 2022 had it back to dealership because the blue screen became worse; in which they said they replaced the whole system ( I have receipts/documents to prove this). Well, now when in Reverse we have blue screen or black. …”

NHTSA complaint #11550251, filed 2023-10

“All of the sensors are out. Nothing is working. They were working fine then one day I noticed the lane keeping sensors were not working. Today I noticed the side sensors are not working which they were this morning. The middle row seat gets stuck if moved forward, it will not stay back. The button is always stuck so while on the road the seat randomly pops out of place. The wipers do not work properly, only on high speed. I have already called McCombs Ford West in San Antonio, Tx as I purchased the vehicle there in October of 2021 but they are not worried about it. …”

NHTSA complaint #11470475, filed 2022-06

“2021 Ford Explorer •Problem: Blind Spot Detection / Sensor Malfunction •Description to copLeft-side blind spot sensor fails intermittently. It shows no warning when vehicles are in the blind spot, creating a risk during lane changes. I found Ford TSB 23-2048 confirms the issue. Dealer quoted $1,200 but this is a known factory problem and safety issue.”

NHTSA complaint #11672511, filed 2025-07

“Every 6 months, the rear cameras, cross traffic sensors and blind spot warning go out and completely stop functioning. I take it to the dealer tland they keep it for 1-2 weeks and eventually replace a fuse and send it home. This has happened four times. No one will actually correct the root cause ti the issue. It's going on its third week in the shop this time.”

NHTSA complaint #11533856, filed 2023-07

“The back up camera fails basically 1 out of 5 times it's engaged between skipping or just straight blue/black screen. The screen is out and causes blind spots while backing up.”

NHTSA complaint #11522775, filed 2023-05

Related service bulletins

Lane departure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202637%
202533%
202415%
202376%
202151%
2020202%
201820%
201740%
201670%
201510%
201450%
2013141%
200610%

Other parts of the 2021 Ford Explorer

Transmission and drivetrain
127 complaints
Other or unknown
90 complaints
Engine
51 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
49 complaints
Electrical system
48 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
36 complaints
Fuel system
28 complaints
Body and structure
25 complaints
Brakes
24 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
19 complaints
Seats
17 complaints
Suspension
15 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2021 Ford Explorer

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology