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2023 Ford Explorer NHTSA recall campaigns

NHTSA returned 14 recall campaigns for 2023 Ford Explorer: 23V022000, 23V070000, and 23V342000. Affected components include back over prevention: sensing system: camera, power train:automatic transmission and engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger. This page summarizes NHTSA campaign details, consequences, remedies, source links, and VIN-specific limits.

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Recall readout

Source-backed notes from the current NHTSA recall facts.

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Source-backed recall records list 14 recall campaigns for the 2023 Ford Explorer from NHTSA. The returned campaigns cover camera and display concerns, automatic transmission, turbocharger oil supply, front suspension fasteners, labels, and seat belt-related items. This is a year, make, and model lookup; it is not VIN-specific and does not confirm repair status.

Recall count

NHTSA records returned 14 recall campaigns for this vehicle lookup.

Campaign coverage

Returned campaigns include back over prevention, power train, engine cooling, suspension, labels, seats, fuel system, engine block heater, and seat belts.

Lookup limit

This page is a year, make, and model lookup from the official source and does not confirm VIN-specific applicability.

Verification gaps
  • VIN-specific applicability requires a VIN check.
  • Repair status is not provided in this lookup.
Model year
2023
Make
Ford
Model
Explorer
Campaigns
14

Recall utility snapshot

Source-backed checks that make this page useful beyond a single recall count.

14 source rows

Component breakdown

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
3 campaigns · 25V159000, 25V442000, 26V123000
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
2 campaigns · 23V022000, 23V342000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1 campaign · 23V070000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
1 campaign · 23V597000
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
1 campaign · 23V686000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
1 campaign · 24V091000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
1 campaign · 24V852000
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
1 campaign · 25V393000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
1 campaign · 25V455000
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
1 campaign · 25V685000
SEAT BELTS
1 campaign · 26V159000

Source field coverage

Remedy supplied 14 / 14
NHTSA remedy field present
Consequence supplied 14 / 14
NHTSA consequence field present
Dealer repair mentioned 12 / 14
Derived only from remedy text
Owner notification mentioned 11 / 14
Derived only from remedy text
Park guidance returned by NHTSA 0 / 14
Park-it or park-outside source flag present

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This page can show NHTSA campaigns returned for 2023 Ford Explorer, but it cannot confirm whether a specific VIN is affected, repaired, excluded, or still open.

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Campaign comparison

One row per NHTSA campaign returned for this year, make, and model lookup.

Campaign Component Report date Manufacturer Park guidance Source fields
23V022000 BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA Jan 23, 2023 Ford Motor Company Park it: Not supplied
Park outside: Not supplied 		Summary: supplied Consequence: supplied Remedy: supplied
23V070000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Oct 2, 2023 Ford Motor Company Park it: Not supplied
Park outside: Not supplied 		Summary: supplied Consequence: supplied Remedy: supplied
23V342000 BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA Dec 5, 2023 Ford Motor Company Park it: Not supplied
Park outside: Not supplied 		Summary: supplied Consequence: supplied Remedy: supplied
23V597000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER Aug 25, 2023 Ford Motor Company Park it: Not supplied
Park outside: Not supplied 		Summary: supplied Consequence: supplied Remedy: supplied
23V686000 BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION Oct 13, 2023 Ford Motor Company Park it: Not supplied
Park outside: Not supplied 		Summary: supplied Consequence: supplied Remedy: supplied
24V091000 SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT Aug 2, 2024 Ford Motor Company Park it: Not supplied
Park outside: Not supplied 		Summary: supplied Consequence: supplied Remedy: supplied
24V852000 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS Aug 11, 2024 Ford Motor Company Park it: Not supplied
Park outside: Not supplied 		Summary: supplied Consequence: supplied Remedy: supplied
25V159000 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE Mar 14, 2025 Ford Motor Company Park it: Not supplied
Park outside: Not supplied 		Summary: supplied Consequence: supplied Remedy: supplied
25V393000 SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY Jun 13, 2025 Ford Motor Company Park it: Not supplied
Park outside: Not supplied 		Summary: supplied Consequence: supplied Remedy: supplied
25V442000 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE Jun 27, 2025 Ford Motor Company Park it: Not supplied
Park outside: Not supplied 		Summary: supplied Consequence: supplied Remedy: supplied
25V455000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Jul 7, 2025 Ford Motor Company Park it: Not supplied
Park outside: Not supplied 		Summary: supplied Consequence: supplied Remedy: supplied
25V685000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER Oct 10, 2025 Ford Motor Company Park it: Not supplied
Park outside: Not supplied 		Summary: supplied Consequence: supplied Remedy: supplied
26V123000 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE Mar 3, 2026 Ford Motor Company Park it: Not supplied
Park outside: Not supplied 		Summary: supplied Consequence: supplied Remedy: supplied
26V159000 SEAT BELTS Mar 17, 2026 Ford Motor Company Park it: Not supplied
Park outside: Not supplied 		Summary: supplied Consequence: supplied Remedy: supplied

Recall timeline

  1. Campaign 23V022000

    BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

  2. Campaign 23V597000

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

  3. Campaign 23V686000

    BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

  4. Campaign 25V159000

    BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

  5. Campaign 25V393000

    SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

  6. Campaign 25V442000

    BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

  7. Campaign 26V159000

    SEAT BELTS

  8. Campaign 26V123000

    BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

  9. Campaign 25V685000

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER

  10. Campaign 25V455000

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

  11. Campaign 24V852000

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

  12. Campaign 24V091000

    SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT

  13. Campaign 23V342000

    BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

  14. Campaign 23V070000

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Source coverage

Lookup type
Year, make, and model
Official source
NHTSA recalls
Recall count
14
Campaign detail rows
14
Campaign numbers
23V022000, 23V070000, 23V342000, 23V597000, 23V686000, 24V091000, 24V852000, 25V159000, 25V393000, 25V442000, 25V455000, 25V685000, 26V123000, 26V159000
Last checked
Jun 24, 2026
Fact age
3 days old
VIN status
VIN check required

Campaign numbers

23V022000 23V070000 23V342000 23V597000 23V686000 24V091000 24V852000 25V159000 25V393000 25V442000 25V455000 25V685000 26V123000 26V159000

Campaign details

Details returned by the current NHTSA lookup.

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Campaign 23V022000 · Received Jan 23, 2023

Park it: Not supplied Park outside: Not supplied
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.
Consequence
Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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 21V-735. Vehicles previously repaired under 21V-735 will need to have the new remedy performed.

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Campaign 23V070000 · Received Oct 2, 2023

Park it: Not supplied Park outside: Not supplied
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150, 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."
Consequence
The inability to secure the vehicle in the park position can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
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.

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Campaign 23V342000 · Received Dec 5, 2023

Park it: Not supplied Park outside: Not supplied
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.
Consequence
Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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 23V-022. Vehicles previously repaired under 23V-022 will need to have the new remedy performed.

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

Campaign 23V597000 · Received Aug 25, 2023

Park it: Not supplied Park outside: Not supplied
Summary
Ford 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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

Campaign 23V686000 · Received Oct 13, 2023

Park it: Not supplied Park outside: Not supplied
Summary
Ford 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."
Consequence
A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT

Campaign 24V091000 · Received Aug 2, 2024

Park it: Not supplied Park outside: Not supplied
Summary
Ford 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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Campaign 24V852000 · Received Aug 11, 2024

Park it: Not supplied Park outside: Not supplied
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, 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."
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Campaign 25V159000 · Received Mar 14, 2025

Park it: Not supplied Park outside: Not supplied
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V-342. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.
Consequence
Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

Campaign 25V393000 · Received Jun 13, 2025

Park it: Not supplied Park outside: Not supplied
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 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.
Consequence
A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy
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.

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Campaign 25V442000 · Received Jun 27, 2025

Park it: Not supplied Park outside: Not supplied
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Campaign 25V455000 · Received Jul 7, 2025

Park it: Not supplied Park outside: Not supplied
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, 2021-2022 Lincoln Navigator, Mustang, F-150, and 2022 Expedition vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving.
Consequence
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The remedy is under development. Interim notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 16, 2025. Second letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated 2nd Quarter 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S75.

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER

Campaign 25V685000 · Received Oct 10, 2025

Park it: Not supplied Park outside: Not supplied
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 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.
Consequence
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Campaign 26V123000 · Received Mar 3, 2026

Park it: Not supplied Park outside: Not supplied
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2020-2024 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."
Consequence
An incorrectly displayed rearview image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed April 6, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated second quarter of 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.

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

SEAT BELTS

Campaign 26V159000 · Received Mar 17, 2026

Park it: Not supplied Park outside: Not supplied
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The seat belt anchor bolts at the second-row outer seating positions may be improperly secured.
Consequence
A loose seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Recall questions

Answers based on the current NHTSA year, make, and model lookup.

Not VIN-specific
Does 2023 Ford Explorer have recall campaigns?
Yes. This NHTSA year, make, and model lookup returned 14 recall campaigns.
Which campaign numbers were found?
23V022000, 23V070000, 23V342000, 23V597000, 23V686000, 24V091000, 24V852000, 25V159000, 25V393000, 25V442000, 25V455000, 25V685000, 26V123000, 26V159000
Does this verify a specific VIN?
No. This does not verify whether a specific VIN is affected or repaired.
Where should this be verified?
Use the official NHTSA VIN lookup or dealer service records before making a repair, purchase, or ownership decision. The source link on this page opens the official year, make, and model lookup used for this page.
When was this checked?
Jun 24, 2026 These NHTSA facts are 3 days old.

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