2023 Ford Explorer recalls

15 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

This list covers the model year as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

All recalls

26V451000 · Ford Motor CompanySeats recallThe switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, tipping, or sliding…Seats & beltsFree replacement388KunitsJul 1426V159000 · Ford Motor CompanySeat Belts recallThe seat belt anchor bolts at the second-row outer seating positions may be improperly secured.Seats & beltsFree replacement561unitsMar 1726V123000 · Ford Motor CompanyBack Over Prevention recallThe image on the center display may flip or invert, resulting in an incorrectly displayed rearview image when the vehicle is…Camera, lights & visibilityFree software update890KunitsMar 325V685000 · Ford Motor CompanyEquipment recallThe engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.EquipmentFree replacement59KunitsOct 202525V455000 · Ford Motor CompanyFuel System, Gasoline recallThe low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving.Fuel systemFree software update850KunitsJul 202525V442000 · Ford Motor CompanyBack Over Prevention recallA software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing…Camera, lights & visibilityFree software update200KunitsJun 202525V393000 · Ford Motor CompanySeats recallThe switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, folding, or sliding…Seats & beltsFree replacement305KunitsJun 202525V159000 · Ford Motor CompanyBack Over Prevention recallThe video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.Camera, lights & visibilityFree software update49KunitsMar 202524V852000 · Ford Motor CompanyEquipment recallThe air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard.EquipmentFree repair28KunitsNov 202424V091000 · Ford Motor CompanySteering recallThe right-front lower fastener connecting the steering knuckle and strut may be loose or missing.Steering & suspensionFree repair121unitsFeb 202423V686000 · Ford Motor CompanyBack Over Prevention recallDue to a manufacturing error in the wire harness, the rearview camera may display a blue image on the SYNC screen when the…Camera, lights & visibilityFree repair2,866unitsOct 202323V597000 · Ford Motor CompanyEngine And Engine Cooling recallThe turbocharger oil supply line may be damaged, which can result in an oil leak inside the engine compartment.Engine & powertrainFree replacement10unitsAug 202323V342000 · Ford Motor CompanyBack Over Prevention recallThe video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement443KunitsMay 202323V070000 · Ford Motor CompanyPower Train recallThe transmission may contain a loose bolt which could prevent the transmission from engaging the park gear, although the gear…Engine & powertrainFree replacement1,138unitsFeb 202323V022000 · Ford Motor CompanyBack Over Prevention recallThe video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.Camera, lights & visibilityFree software update383KunitsJan 2023