Ford / Lincoln recall: Air bags
What is wrong
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".
What could happen
Improper deployment of a side air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the side air bag assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 10, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C19.
Vehicles covered
- Ford Explorer 2021
- Lincoln Aviator 2021
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 21V652000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 23, 2021
- Owners notified
- Sep 10, 2021
- Vehicles or items affected
- 592
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Air bags › Side/window › Curtain; Air bags › Critical fasteners
- Maker's own recall number
- 21C19
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 214
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Ford recall: Air bags Sep 9, 2026
- Ford recall: Engine and engine cooling Aug 25, 2026
- Ford recall: Engine and engine cooling Aug 13, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Seats Jul 21, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Seats Jul 14, 2026
- Ford recall: Structure Jul 14, 2026
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.