Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2023 Ford Explorer has 5 NHTSA suspension complaints and 1 suspension-related recall.
5
Complaints
1
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Explorer vehicles. The right-front lower fastener connecting the steering knuckle and strut may b...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2025 | SUSPENSION | Struts rattle and shake aggressively while driving |
| Jan 15, 2025 | SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN | popping/rattling sound coming from front passenger side and transmission is shifting hard at lower g... |
| Jan 13, 2025 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,WHEELS | Around 20,000 miles, I took my vehicle to the dealer due to rattling and knocking in the front right... |
| Apr 9, 2024 | SUSPENSION | The right front suspension collapsed after crossing railroad tracks at less than 10 mph, causing the... |
| Feb 1, 2024 | SUSPENSION | There is a load knocking noise coming from the front suspension. I have taken the vehicle in 3 times... |