Six problems related to rearview system braking have been reported for the 2021 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2021 Ford Explorer based on all problems reported for the 2021 Explorer.
Screen is blue by reverse.
Every 6 months, the rear cameras, cross traffic sensors and blind spot warning go out and completely stop functioning. I take it to the dealer tland they keep it for 1-2 weeks and eventually replace a fuse and send it home. This has happened four times. No one will actually correct the root cause ti the issue. It's going on its third week in the shop this time.
The back up camera fails basically 1 out of 5 times it's engaged between skipping or just straight blue/black screen. The screen is out and causes blind spots while backing up.
I am reporting countless incidences of my backup camera screen going to black or blue when the gear shift is selected to reverse. This has happened multiple times a day, week, month, etc. And is extremely frustrating. I am reporting in hopes to do anything I can to get the software fix expedited because it has been occurring for too long without a fix. T=the only "fix" (if you can even call it that) for this problem is to stop what you are doing, put your car in park, turn the car off, open the driver's door to "reset", and then turn your car back on again in hopes that the backup camera / 360 view is back to functioning within normal limits. That is unacceptable!!! it is not safe and anyone experiencing this issue should not have to stop their car, open a door, and restart it just to get the backup camera to work. I have contacted my dealership, Ford corporate offices, and now you guys in hopes to get this process going and the software to be fixed. Thank you - please contact for any questions or more information.
The rear camera has not worked since the vehicle was purchased in spring of 2021. It has now been "repaired" 3 times based on open recalls. However the issue is a known issue and can not be fixed. We have now been told they will. Nees to replace the camera which is on indefinite backorder. This is a huge vehicle safety issue Ford is aware of and yet not one of their alleged recalls actually resolves this serious issue.
When putting the car in reverse it jerks back if the pedal is touched which has almost caused an accident. It takes about a minute or two to adjust backing up and the rear camera does not show until the clutch has adjusted.
| Rearview System Braking problems | |
| Back Over Prevention problems | |
| Warnings problems | |
| Sensing System Camera problems |