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2021 Ford Explorer Police Intercept problems

The most common problem on the 2021 Ford Explorer Police Intercept is engine and cooling. It has fewer complaints than a typical Explorer Police Intercept model year.

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Owner complaints
1
Recalls
1
Service bulletins
49
Worst area
Engine

The worst 2021 Ford Explorer Police Intercept problems

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  • Engine
    1

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  • Engine
    1

Recalls 1

Power train: axle assemblyReported April 14, 2022 · 252,936 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.
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.

Recall number 22V255000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 2021 Ford Explorer Police Intercept 49

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

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What 2021 Ford Explorer Police Intercept owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jul 31, 2026 · Engine · MI

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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Questions about the 2021 Ford Explorer Police Intercept

Is the 2021 Ford Explorer Police Intercept reliable?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2021 Ford Explorer Police Intercept, fewer than a typical Explorer Police Intercept model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2021 Ford Explorer Police Intercept?

Engine and cooling, with 1 complaint.

How many recalls does the 2021 Ford Explorer Police Intercept have?

1 recall, covering power train.

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