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2023 Ford Explorer

15 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 12:35
Repair when you can Seats

A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

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

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 387,911 vehicles affected Read campaign 26V451000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair soon Seat belts

A loose seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

The seat belt anchor bolts at the second-row outer seating positions may be improperly secured.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 561 vehicles affected Read campaign 26V159000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Back over prevention

An incorrectly displayed rearview image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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."

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 889,950 vehicles affected Read campaign 26V123000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Electrical

An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 59,006 vehicles affected Read campaign 25V685000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Fuel system

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 850,318 vehicles affected Read campaign 25V455000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Back over prevention

A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle.

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.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 200,237 vehicles affected Read campaign 25V442000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Seats

A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

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.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 304,662 vehicles affected Read campaign 25V393000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Back over prevention

Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

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

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 49,399 vehicles affected Read campaign 25V159000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Labels

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.

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."

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 27,678 vehicles affected Read campaign 24V852000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Suspension

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.

The right-front lower fastener connecting the steering knuckle and strut may be loose or missing.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 121 vehicles affected Read campaign 24V091000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Back over prevention

A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

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."

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 2,866 vehicles affected Read campaign 23V686000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Engine and engine cooling

An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

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

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 10 vehicles affected Read campaign 23V597000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Back over prevention

Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

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

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 442,973 vehicles affected Read campaign 23V342000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Power train

The inability to secure the vehicle in the park position can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

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."

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 1,138 vehicles affected Read campaign 23V070000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Back over prevention

Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

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

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 382,759 vehicles affected Read campaign 23V022000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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