2023 Ford Explorer recalls
Safety recalls listed by NHTSA
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A recall on the model year does not always mean your car is affected. Your VIN decides. Confirm open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
All 15 2023 Ford Explorer recalls, newest first
Jul 14, 2026Seats, Mid/rear AssemblyFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 to 2027 Aviator and 2020 to 2026 Explorer vehicles. The switch for the easy entry second row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, tipping, or sliding unexpectedly.
Risk: A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the bezel around the switch as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters explaining the safety risk were mailed August 19, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in January 2027. Lincoln Aviator owner notification letters were mailed August 21, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S52. This recall expands Recall 25V393. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 16, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V451000 · Ford Motor Company
Mar 17, 2026Seat BeltsFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 to 2026 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The seat belt anchor bolts at the second row outer seating positions may be improperly secured.
Risk: A loose seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the second row outer seat belt lower anchor bolts and replace or repair them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 30, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C18. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 19, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V159000 · Ford Motor Company
Mar 3, 2026Back Over Prevention, SoftwareFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 to 2022 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2020 to 2024 Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The image on the center display may flip or invert, resulting in an incorrectly displayed rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: An incorrectly displayed rearview image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C11. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V123000 · Ford Motor Company
Oct 10, 2025Equipment, ElectricalFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016 to 2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016 to 2023 Explorer, 2019 to 2020 Fusion, 2019 to 2024 Ranger, 2020 to 2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021 to 2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022 to 2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Risk: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 3, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated September 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 15, 2025.
NHTSA campaign 25V685000 · Ford Motor Company
Jul 7, 2025Fuel System, Gasoline, DeliveryFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 to 2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F250 SD, F350 SD, F450 SD, F550 SD, 2021 to 2022 Lincoln Navigator, Mustang, F150, and 2022 Expedition vehicles. The low pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving.
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the low pressure fuel pump on super duty vehicles and update the powertrain control module (PCM) software on all other affected vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S75.
NHTSA campaign 25V455000 · Ford Motor Company
Jun 27, 2025Back Over Prevention, SoftwareFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 to 2022 Transit Connect, 2019 to 2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019 to 2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020 to 2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020 to 2022 Escape, F250 SD, Corsair, 2020 to 2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020 to 2024 Explorer, 2021 to 2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022 to 2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
Risk: A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.
NHTSA campaign 25V442000 · Ford Motor Company
Jun 13, 2025Seats, Mid/rear AssemblyFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 to 2025 Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The switch for the easy entry second row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, folding, or sliding unexpectedly while driving.
Risk: A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the second row seat switch, and replace the bezel around the switch as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S67.
NHTSA campaign 25V393000 · Ford Motor Company
Mar 14, 2025Back Over Prevention, SoftwareFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 to 2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020 to 2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V342. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.
Risk: Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the Image Processing Module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S27.
NHTSA campaign 25V159000 · Ford Motor Company
Nov 8, 2024Equipment, OtherFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 to 2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020 to 2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018 to 2024 F150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C39.
NHTSA campaign 24V852000 · Ford Motor Company
Feb 8, 2024Suspension, FrontFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Explorer vehicles. The right front lower fastener connecting the steering knuckle and strut may be loose or missing.
Risk: A loose or missing connection between the knuckle and strut can cause improper tire alignment, resulting in a steering pull or require increased steering effort. Additionally, the brake hose may contact the tire and become damaged, resulting in a brake fluid leak and a loss of braking ability. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the fasteners, and tighten or install them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 08, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S04.
NHTSA campaign 24V091000 · Ford Motor Company
Oct 13, 2023Back Over Prevention, Display FunctionFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Explorer vehicles equipped with a standard rearview camera. Due to a manufacturing error in the wire harness, the rearview camera may display a blue image on the SYNC screen when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the rearview camera wire harness and repair any loose splices, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C31.
NHTSA campaign 23V686000 · Ford Motor Company
Aug 25, 2023Engine And Engine Cooling, EngineFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Explorer vehicles equipped with 2.3L GTDI engines. The turbocharger oil supply line may be damaged, which can result in an oil leak inside the engine compartment.
Risk: An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire. In addition, the loss of oil can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine as soon as possible if they see an oil pressure warning light or smoke coming from the engine compartment. Dealers will replace the turbo oil supply line assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S50.
NHTSA campaign 23V597000 · Ford Motor Company
May 12, 2023Back Over Prevention, Sensing SystemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 to 2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020 to 2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a 360 degree camera. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.
Risk: Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the 360 degree camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S23. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall number 23V022. Vehicles previously repaired under 23V022 will need to have the new remedy performed.
NHTSA campaign 23V342000 · Ford Motor Company
Feb 10, 2023Power Train, Automatic TransmissionFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 to 2023 F150, Mustang, Explorer, Bronco, and 2023 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The transmission may contain a loose bolt which could prevent the transmission from engaging the park gear, although the gear shifter position may indicate that the vehicle has been shifted to "PARK."
Risk: The inability to secure the vehicle in the park position can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transmissions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S06.
NHTSA campaign 23V070000 · Ford Motor Company
Jan 23, 2023Back Over Prevention, Sensing SystemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 to 2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020 to 2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a 360 degree camera. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.
Risk: Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the image processing module (IPMB) software, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed April 25, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S02. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall number 21V735. Vehicles previously repaired under 21V735 will need to have the new remedy performed.
NHTSA campaign 23V022000 · Ford Motor Company
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FAQ
Does the 2023 Ford Explorer have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 15 safety recalls for the 2023 Ford Explorer. Not every car of this model year is affected, so check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.
How do I check if my 2023 Ford Explorer has an open recall?
Enter your 17 character VIN in the NHTSA lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call any franchised dealer of the brand. The VIN check tells you which recalls are still open on your exact car.
Are recall repairs free?
Yes. Under federal law the manufacturer must fix a safety recall for free at an authorized dealer, no matter who owns the car or how old it is. Some recalls on very old vehicles may be limited, so ask the dealer.
How long does a recall repair take?
Most recall fixes take under two hours once the dealer has the parts. When parts are short the dealer may need weeks, and for do not drive recalls they often offer a loaner or towing.