2023 Ford Explorer: Back Over Prevention recall
NHTSA campaign 23V686000 · 2,866 units potentially affected · filed Oct 13, 2023
What's wrong
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."
Why it matters
A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V686000
- Manufacturer no.
- 23C31
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Component
- BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- Units affected
- 2,866
- Report received
- Oct 13, 2023
- Owner letters
- Nov 2, 2023
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Ford Explorer 2023