Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2023 Ford Explorer has 12 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.
12
Complaints
0
Recalls
3
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2026 | STEERING,LANE DEPARTURE | While driving the car, the steering locked up making the vehicle unable to turn. Thank got it happe... |
| Nov 28, 2025 | STEERING,SUSPENSION | My 2023 Ford Explorer (VIN: [XXX] ) has a persistent front suspension clunk/rattle/knock when drivin... |
| Aug 21, 2025 | STEERING | The system that warns the driver that you do not have both hands on the steering wheel. It turns on ... |
| Apr 11, 2025 | STEERING,LANE DEPARTURE | What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? T... |
| Feb 24, 2025 | STEERING,SUSPENSION | The contact owns a 2023 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the... |
| Dec 30, 2024 | STEERING,SUSPENSION | I noticed a loud squeak when driving over bumps at lower speeds. Almost sounds like a bad shock or s... |
| Mar 24, 2024 | STEERING,LANE DEPARTURE | The lane assist system put the vehicle into a skid on snowy road with no markings on roadway. The ve... |
| Jan 8, 2024 | STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES | There seems to be two issues of concern; 1. Braking system .. when you are in your car, you can hea... |
| Dec 18, 2023 | STEERING,SUSPENSION | The contact's wife owns a 2023 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, th... |
| Jul 19, 2023 | STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I leased a brand new 2023 Ford Explorer. The day I was driving it home I noticed a distinct cracking... |
| Jun 1, 2023 | STEERING,SUSPENSION | The contact owns a 2023 Ford Explorer. The contact stated there was an unknown part loosened at the ... |
| Apr 16, 2023 | STEERING,LANE DEPARTURE | I rented a 2023 Ford Explorer. I had many issues with the added safety features while renting it, ul... |