2023 Ford Explorer problems and complaints
Owners have filed 109 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Ford Explorer. The most-reported areas: Unknown Or Other (25), Suspension (13), Electrical System (13).
Key takeaways
- 109 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 | 25 | 23% |
| Suspension | 13 | 12% |
| Electrical System | 13 | 12% |
| Power Train | 12 | 11% |
| Steering | 12 | 11% |
| Structure | 10 | 9% |
| Engine | 10 | 9% |
| Lane Departure | 7 | 6% |
| Back Over Prevention | 7 | 6% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 6 | 6% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 5 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 5% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| 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 2026-09-18
I was driving on the highway at approximately 70mph in my 2023 Ford Explorer Platinum which has 30,000 miles on it. We heard a loud noise which sounded like a gun went off inside the car. My sunroof exploded outward with no warning or messages and no impact. Edges of the remaining glass were angled upward indicating th...
Power Train,lane Departure,forward Collision Avoidance - filed 2026-09-16
While driving, vehicle made a grinding sound, and all systems related to cruise, 4wd, decent control all illuminated on dash. Vehicle was taken to dealer, metro ford. Metro ford stated the transfer case has failed internally, and being replaced under powertrain. A week later, I received a callback, and the service writ...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-09-06
Purchased new June 2023, took delivery October 2023 due to camera recall. Drive to work 5 miles a day, less than 10000 miles on it yet my driver side dash is now Ingles and rolling up. I see this is a common issue. I paid extra for the King Ranch edition. Seems this should be a dealer covered repair. I would like th...
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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.