NHTSA ODI #11715019

2021 Ford Explorer Complaint

Unknown Or Other

Filed February 2, 2026 · Incident date January 16, 2026

Vehicle
2021 Ford Explorer
Component(s)
Unknown Or Other
Complaint filed
February 2, 2026
Date of incident
January 16, 2026
Reported VIN
1FM5K8GC6MG

Owner's description

The drivers side door latch mechanism malfunctions and causes the door to unlatch or does not allow the door to latch. This is a safety hazard. I know two other ford owners with vehicles after 2021 that is having this same issue. This calls for a recall!

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