2023 Ford Explorer problems and complaints
Owners have filed 113 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Ford Explorer. The most-reported areas: Unknown Or Other (27), Electrical System (14), Suspension (14).
Key takeaways
- 113 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 7 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 9 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 27 | 24% |
| Electrical System | 14 | 12% |
| Suspension | 14 | 12% |
| Power Train | 12 | 11% |
| Steering | 12 | 11% |
| Structure | 10 | 9% |
| Engine | 10 | 9% |
| Lane Departure | 7 | 6% |
| Back Over Prevention | 7 | 6% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 6 | 5% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 6 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Ford Explorer SUV 4WD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2023 Ford Explorer SUV RWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-27
As I was driving out of my garage with the car engine forward. Suddenly, as the vehicle was in drive and moving forward, the rear lift gate opened. I did not observe this open, nor was there any warning lights or alarms. bAs my vehicle moved forward the lift gate caught the top of the inside of the open garage door. C...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-26
Panaramic roof shade sagging causing no visbilty issue and common problem with 2020-2026 explorers
Electrical System,visibility/Wiper - filed 2026-10-14
I am filing this complaint because the federal recall remedy performed on my 2023 Ford Explorer failed, and the Ford dealership that performed it refused to correct the failure. About a year after I purchased my 2023 Ford Explorer (used, from an independent dealer), I received Ford's federal recall notice for the rearv...
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More for the 2023 Ford Explorer
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.