CarRecallWatchThe 2023 Ford Explorer has 15 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 113 complaints with NHTSA, including 7 crashes, 2 fires, 9 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Unknown Or Other (27 reports).
2023 Ford Explorer recalls
Second-Row Seats May Unlatch or Slide in Crash Risk
Certain Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator SUVs may have a switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats that can bind or stick.
Loose Rear Seat Belt Anchor May Fail in a Crash
Some Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator SUVs from model years 2020 through 2023 may have seat belt anchor bolts at the second-row outer seating positions that are not properly secured.
Rearview Camera Image May Flip, Reducing Rear View
The center display's rearview camera image may flip or invert when the vehicle is put in reverse.
Engine Block Heater May Crack and Cause Fire Risk
The engine block heater can crack and develop a coolant leak.
Fuel pump can fail, causing engine stall while driving
The low-pressure fuel pump in certain vehicles may fail, which can cause the engine to stall while you are driving.
Rearview Camera May Show Blank or Stuck Image
A software error can cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or to keep showing the camera image after the vehicle has left reverse.
Second-Row Seats May Unlatch or Move While Driving
Certain 2020-2023 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles have a second-row easy-entry seat switch that may bind or stick.
Rearview Camera Image May Fail, Reducing Rear Visibility
Certain Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator and Corsair vehicles from the 2020 to 2022 model years, plus some 2021 to 2023 models, were previously repaired incorrectly under an earlier recall.
Missing Air Bag Warning Label on Dashboard
Some vehicles may have a missing air bag warning label on the dashboard.
Loose Front Suspension Bolt Can Cause Steering Pull and Brake Loss
A right-front lower fastener that connects the steering knuckle and the strut may be loose or missing.
Rearview camera may show blue screen, reducing rear view
The rearview camera wiring harness may have a manufacturing error that can cause the camera to display a blue image on the SYNC screen when the vehicle is in reverse.
Oil Line Can Leak and Cause Fire or Engine Stall
A turbocharger oil supply line may be damaged, which can cause oil to leak inside the engine compartment.
360-Camera Can Fail, Blocking Rear View and Crash Risk
The 360-degree camera system in certain Ford Explorers and Lincoln Aviators and Corsairs may fail, so the rearview camera image may not display.
Transmission May Not Lock in Park, Risking Rollaway
A loose bolt inside the automatic transmission may keep the transmission from engaging the park gear, even though the gear shifter may show that the vehicle is in PARK.
Rearview camera image can fail, raising crash risk
The 360-degree camera system in certain Ford Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles may fail to send video to the display, so the rearview camera image does not appear on screen.
Most common 2023 Ford Explorer problems
Problem areas named in the 113 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 27 |
| Electrical System | 14 |
| Suspension | 14 |
| Power Train | 12 |
| Steering | 12 |
| Engine | 10 |
| Structure | 10 |
| Lane Departure | 8 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 8 |
| Back Over Prevention | 8 |
What owners report
As I was driving out of my garage with the car engine forward. Suddenly, as the vehicle was in drive and moving forward, the rear lift gate opened. I did not observe this open, nor was there any warning lights or alarms. bAs my vehicle moved forward the lift gate caught the top of the inside of the open garage door. Causing the rear windshield wiper to break and for the garage door to apparently swing in such a manner as to shatter the rear window. Is my understanding that you cannot open the lift gate, if the vehicle's is in drive mode and your vehicle is moving forward. Normally, if you ever attempted this, an alarm would sound, there was no alarm, I touched nothing other than driving for
Panaramic roof shade sagging causing no visbilty issue and common problem with 2020-2026 explorers
I am filing this complaint because the federal recall remedy performed on my 2023 Ford Explorer failed, and the Ford dealership that performed it refused to correct the failure. About a year after I purchased my 2023 Ford Explorer (used, from an independent dealer), I received Ford's federal recall notice for the rearview camera software defect (recall 23S02, NHTSA campaign 23V-022). My vehicle had no problems at that time, but I took it to the authorized Ford dealership in [XXX], and had the recall software update installed as instructed. About seven months later, my vehicle developed the exact defect the recall was supposed to prevent: the backup camera stopped functioning and the infotain
I am submitting this complaint involving suspension on 2023 Ford Explorer. Dealership has replaced the right front stunt mount two times. The problem is still not corrected.
I was driving on the highway at approximately 70mph in my 2023 Ford Explorer Platinum which has 30,000 miles on it. We heard a loud noise which sounded like a gun went off inside the car. My sunroof exploded outward with no warning or messages and no impact. Edges of the remaining glass were angled upward indicating that the glass burst outward. There were no signs of glass impacting the thin fabric retractable shade. We had been driving for about 3 hours when the incident occurred. I took the vehicle to a Ford dealer, they took pictures and submitted a request for it to be covered under warranty but have not confirmed. We could have been at risk if I had not maintained my composure and move
2023 Ford Explorer questions
Does the 2023 Ford Explorer have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 15 safety recalls for the 2023 Ford Explorer: Second-Row Seats May Unlatch or Slide in Crash Risk; Loose Rear Seat Belt Anchor May Fail in a Crash; Rearview Camera Image May Flip, Reducing Rear View; Engine Block Heater May Crack and Cause Fire Risk; Fuel pump can fail, causing engine stall while driving. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Ford Explorer?
Based on 113 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (27), Electrical System (14), Suspension (14).
How do I check if a recall on my 2023 Ford Explorer has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.