NHTSA ODI #11702559
2021 Ford Explorer Complaint
Engine
Filed December 2, 2025 · Incident date November 27, 2025
- Vehicle
- 2021 Ford Explorer
- Component(s)
- Engine
- Complaint filed
- December 2, 2025
- Date of incident
- November 27, 2025
- Reported VIN
- 1FM5K8GC7MG
Owner's description
My explorer is only 4 years old and it suddenly suffered catastrophic engine failure due to low engine oil. The engine started knokcing and clattering BEFORE any warning lights came on the dash. This could also be due to premature bearing failure which is common in the 3.0 ecboost engines.
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