Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2021 Ford Explorer STFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Technical Bulletins: Campaigns: Other Variant
WARNING: This page is about the Explorer Base, 2.3L Eng VIN H, 4WD, which is a different variant/trim than selected.
- Air Bag, SRS
- Automatic Trans
- Axle Shafts
- Collision/Avoidance
- New Vehicle Demonstration/Delivery Hold - Safety Recall 25S27 - Update IPMB Software And Perform 360 Degree Camera Alignment (25S27)
- Customer Satisfaction Program 24B47 - Supplement #1 - Update Sync Software (24B47)
- New Vehicle Demonstration/Delivery Hold - Safety Recall 23S23 - Supplement #4 - Inoperative Rear/360 Degree Camera With A Blue Or Black Screen (23S23)
- New Vehicle Demonstration/Delivery Hold - Safety Recall 23S02 - Supplement #1 - 360 Degree Cameras - Inoperative Rear/360 Degree Camera With A Blue Screen (23S02)
- Sync 3 - Various Sync Symptoms, Sync Screen Flicker, Echo/Robotic Voice Concerns, Slow/Lag Operation, BLUETOOTH Pairing Loss (22-2254)
- New Vehicle Demonstration/Delivery Hold-Safety Recall 21S44 - Supplement #1 - 360 Degree Cameras - Inoperative 360 Degree Cameras With A Blue Screen (21S44)
- Communication Devices
- Differentials & Drive Axles
- New Vehicle Demonstration/Delivery Hold - Safety Recall 25S22 - Rear Axle Bolt Fractures - Powertrain Control Module (Pcm) Reprogramming (25S22)
- Customer Satisfaction Program 24N01 - Supplement #1 - Rear Axle Bolt Fractures (24N01)
- New Vehicle Demonstration/Delivery Hold - Safety Recall 23S55 - Supplement # 3 - Rear Axle Bolt Fractures (23S55)
- New Vehicle Demonstration/Delivery Hold Safety Recall 22S27 - Supplement # 9 - Rear Axle Bolt Fractures (22S27)
- New Vehicle Demonstration/Delivery Hold Safety Recall 22S27 - Supplement # 8 - Rear Axle Bolt Fractures (22S27)
- New Vehicle Demonstration/Delivery Hold Safety Recall 23S16 - Rear Axle Bolt Fractures (23S16)
- Advance Notice - Customer Satisfaction Program 22N06 - Rear Axle Repair After Bolt Fracture (22N06)
- Driveshaft & Universal Joints
- Engine Control Systems
- New Vehicle Demonstration/Delivery Hold - Safety Recall 25S22 - Rear Axle Bolt Fractures - Powertrain Control Module (Pcm) Reprogramming (25S22)
- Customer Satisfaction Program 24B47 - Supplement #1 - Update Sync Software (24B47)
- New Vehicle Demonstration/Delivery Hold Safety Recall 23S16 - Rear Axle Bolt Fractures (23S16)
- New Vehicle Demonstration/Delivery Hold - Safety Recall 23S05 - 2.3L Engines And 10R60 Transmission - Transmission Park System Inspection And Repair (23S05)
- Entertainment Systems
- Identification
- Infotainment
- Mechanical
- Parking Brake System
- Seats
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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