2023 Ford Explorer problems and complaints
Owners have filed 111 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Ford Explorer. The most-reported areas: Unknown Or Other (25), Electrical System (14), Suspension (14).
Key takeaways
- 111 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% |
| Electrical System | 14 | 13% |
| Suspension | 14 | 13% |
| 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 | 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.
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...
Suspension - filed 2026-09-28
I am submitting this complaint involving suspension on 2023 Ford Explorer. Dealership has replaced the right front stunt mount two times. The problem is still not corrected.
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...
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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.