2023 Ford Explorer Problems

The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, tipping, or sliding unexpectedly. 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.

The bolts that hold the outer second-row seat belts to the car may not be properly secured. In a crash, a loose belt may not restrain a passenger properly, raising the risk of injury.

Fix: The dealer will inspect the second-row outer seat belt lower anchor bolts and repair or replace them as needed, at no cost to you.

The center display's rearview camera image can flip or appear upside down when the car is in reverse, so the picture does not match what is behind the vehicle. This reduces the driver's view behind the car and raises the risk of a crash.

Fix: The dealer will update the accessory protocol interface module software at no cost to you.

The engine block heater may crack and leak coolant. When it is plugged in, the leak can cause an electrical short circuit, which raises the risk of a fire.

Fix: Do not plug in the block heater until it is fixed; the dealer will replace the block heater free of charge.

The low-pressure fuel pump can fail, which can cause the engine to stall while you are driving. A sudden 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 software on all other affected vehicles, free of charge.

A software error can make the rearview camera display a blank picture, or keep showing the image after you have shifted out of reverse. A blank or lingering image can reduce your view behind the vehicle and distract you, which raises the risk of a crash.

Fix: The dealer will update the rearview camera software free of charge.

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. 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.

The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying. 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.

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." 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.

A bolt that holds the right front wheel assembly together may be loose or missing. This can throw off wheel alignment, making the car pull to one side or steer harder, and it can let the brake hose rub the tire, causing a brake fluid leak and loss of braking ability.

Fix: The dealer will inspect the fasteners and tighten or install them as needed, free of charge.

In reverse, the rearview camera may show a blue image instead of the view behind the car, because of a wiring error. This reduces what you can see behind you and raises the risk of a crash.

Fix: The dealer will inspect the camera wire harness and repair any loose splices at no cost to you.

3L GTDI engines. The turbocharger oil supply line may be damaged, which can result in an oil leak inside the engine compartment. 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.

The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying. 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. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall number 23V-022.

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." 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.

The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying. 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. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall number 21V-735.