2023 Model Year

Ford Explorer

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
85
Recalls
7
Crashes
6
Severe
10

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

25V685000 Oct 2025

Other

No consequence data available

25V159000 Mar 2025

Other

No consequence data available

24V091000 Feb 2024

Other

No consequence data available

23V686000 Oct 2023

Other

No consequence data available

23V597000 Aug 2023

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Suspension
Oct 2026

Struts rattle and shake aggressively while driving

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,BACK OVER PREVENTION
Sep 2026

Manufacturer Recall Number25S72 NHTSA Recall Number25V442 Vehicle had been taken to and left at the local Ford dealership all day (opening to closing...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 2026

The sunroof headliner is sagging when opened.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 2026

While out shopping yesterday, [XXX], after turning off the car it would not start again. Everything completely shut down. Locks on doors did not work,...

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 2026

While in moderate snow attempted to go from backing up to drive and the vehicle stopped, parking brake auto engaged, powertrain (wrench) trouble light...

Brakes
Feb 2026

A hissing noise coming from inside the vehicle when braking. The dealership isolated the problem and concluded it comes from the Brake Booster. The ca...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
Jan 2026

My 2023 Ford Explorer ST has rolled while parked, turned off, and in Park, with the electronic parking brake engaged. This has occurred multiple times...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 2026

The moon roof cover was being opened backward, small plastic piece popped off. As that piece popped off the rollaway cover disengaged from the track a...

Engine
Dec 2025

The contact owns a 2023 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the engine was misfiring, and the vehicle hesitated while...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 2025

Request for Inspection and Service – Transmission & Water Leak Issues on 2023 Ford Explorer I’m reaching out regarding my 2023 Ford Explorer, as I’ve...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2023 Ford Explorer has 85 complaints and 7 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is UNKNOWN OR OTHER. 6 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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