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2023 Ford Explorer Police · VIN 1FM5K8AB1PGA19510
Vehicle details
- Year
- 2023
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Explorer
- Trim
- Police
- Body
- Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
- Vehicle type
- Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV)
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
- Engine
- 6 cylinders, 3.3 L, Ti-VCT
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Weight class (GVWR)
- Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)
- Built in
- Chicago, Illinois, United States (USA)
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
Source: NHTSA Product Information Catalog (vPIC), U.S. Department of Transportation. Decoded from the VIN as the manufacturer reported it.
Recalls for the 2023 Ford Explorer
SEAT BELTS · · NHTSA 26V159000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The seat belt anchor bolts at the second-row outer seating positions may be improperly secured.
Risk: A loose seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the second-row outer seat belt lower anchor bolts and replace or repair them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 30, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C18. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 19, 2026.
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY · · NHTSA 26V451000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2027 Aviator and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles. The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, tipping, or sliding unexpectedly.
Risk: A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the bezel around the switch as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters explaining the safety risk were mailed August 19, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in January 2027. Lincoln Aviator owner notification letters were mailed August 21, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S52. This recall expands Recall 25V393. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 16, 2026.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE · Mar 3, 2026 · NHTSA 26V123000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The image on the center display may flip or invert, resulting in an incorrectly displayed rearview image 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."
Risk: An incorrectly displayed rearview image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C11. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE · · NHTSA 25V442000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
Risk: A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE · · NHTSA 25V159000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V-342. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.
Risk: Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the Image Processing Module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S27.
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY · · NHTSA 25V393000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, folding, or sliding unexpectedly while driving.
Risk: A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the second-row seat switch, and replace the bezel around the switch as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S67.
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER · Oct 10, 2025 · NHTSA 25V685000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Risk: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 3, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated September 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 15, 2025.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP · Jul 7, 2025 · NHTSA 25V455000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, 2021-2022 Lincoln Navigator, Mustang, F-150, and 2022 Expedition vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving.
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the low pressure fuel pump on super duty vehicles and update the powertrain control module (PCM) software on all other affected vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S75.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS · Aug 11, 2024 · NHTSA 24V852000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C39.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT · Aug 2, 2024 · NHTSA 24V091000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Explorer vehicles. The right-front lower fastener connecting the steering knuckle and strut may be loose or missing.
Risk: A loose or missing connection between the knuckle and strut can cause improper tire alignment, resulting in a steering pull or require increased steering effort. Additionally, the brake hose may contact the tire and become damaged, resulting in a brake fluid leak and a loss of braking ability. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fasteners, and tighten or install them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 08, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S04.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER · · NHTSA 23V597000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Explorer vehicles equipped with 2.3L GTDI engines. The turbocharger oil supply line may be damaged, which can result in an oil leak inside the engine compartment.
Risk: An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire. In addition, the loss of oil can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine as soon as possible if they see an oil pressure warning light or smoke coming from the engine compartment. Dealers will replace the turbo oil supply line assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S50.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA · · NHTSA 23V022000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.
Risk: Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the image processing module (IPMB) software, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed April 25, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S02. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall number 21V-735. Vehicles previously repaired under 21V-735 will need to have the new remedy performed.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION · · NHTSA 23V686000
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."
Risk: A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA · Dec 5, 2023 · NHTSA 23V342000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.
Risk: Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the 360-degree camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S23. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall number 23V-022. Vehicles previously repaired under 23V-022 will need to have the new remedy performed.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · Oct 2, 2023 · NHTSA 23V070000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150, Mustang, Explorer, Bronco, and 2023 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The transmission may contain a loose bolt which could prevent the transmission from engaging the park gear, although the gear shifter position may indicate that the vehicle has been shifted to "PARK."
Risk: The inability to secure the vehicle in the park position can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transmissions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S06.
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Source: NHTSA recalls data, U.S. Department of Transportation. Recalls listed here are for the model year; not every recall covers every vehicle of that model.
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- 2025 FORD PIU ECO-BOOSTSold $2,325 · Oct 21, 2026 · Nashville, tn · State of Tennessee
- 2021 Ford ExplorerSold $6,901 · Oct 21, 2026 · Highland Park, il · Highland Park, IL
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- 2021 Ford ExplorerSold $6,600 · Oct 19, 2026 · Salem, or · Marion County Public Works, OR
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- 2021 Ford ExplorerSold $3,100 · Oct 16, 2026 · Cedar Rapids, ia · Cedar Rapids, IA
- 2021 Ford ExplorerSold $5,950 · Oct 15, 2026 · Oklahoma City, ok · State of Oklahoma
- 2021 Ford ExplorerSold $5,051 · Oct 14, 2026 · Lincoln, ne · State of Nebraska
- 2021 Ford Explorer Hybrid, AWDSold $6,601 · Oct 13, 2026 · New Brighton, mn · New Brighton, MN
- 2021 Ford Explorer Police 4WDSold $400 · Oct 13, 2026 · Montclair, ca · Santa Ana - Full Service, CA
- 2024 Ford Explorer Police 4WDSold $535 · Oct 13, 2026 · Montclair, ca · Santa Ana - Full Service, CA
- 2022 Ford Explorer Police 4WDSold $410 · Oct 13, 2026 · Montclair, ca · Santa Ana - Full Service, CA
- 2022 Ford Explorer Patrol Car **WRECKED**Sold $2,358 · Oct 12, 2026 · Salem, or · Salem - Fleet, OR
- 2022 Ford Explorer - Junk TitleSold $335 · Oct 12, 2026 · Laurel, md · District of Columbia Government Fleet and Police Department, DC
- 2021 Ford Explorer InterceptorSold $2,125 · Oct 9, 2026 · Cedar Rapids, ia · Cedar Rapids, IA
- 2024 Ford Explorer (Wrecked) Trim: Police Interceptor, Non OperationalSold $4,701 · Oct 9, 2026 · Cleveland, oh · Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority, OH
- 2021 Ford Explorer InterceptorSold $2,800 · Oct 9, 2026 · Cedar Rapids, ia · Cedar Rapids, IA
- 2021 Ford ExplorerSold $7,800 · Oct 9, 2026 · Granby, ct · Granby, CT
- 2022 Ford ExplorerSold $8,288 · Oct 9, 2026 · Granby, ct · Granby, CT
- 2021 Ford Explorer 4WD Police Interceptor SUV *Tow-Away* (ID# 48078) (OEF) (26-2836) 225Sold $2,575 · Oct 8, 2026 · Tumwater, wa · State of Washington Surplus Operations, WA
- 2022 Ford ExplorerSold $13,200 · Oct 8, 2026 · College Station, tx · Texas A&M University, TX
- 2021 Ford ExplorerSold $5,150 · Oct 8, 2026 · Portsmouth, nh · Portsmouth Public Works Department, NH
- 2023 FORD EXPLORER 4WD POLICE PURSUITSold $1,375 · Oct 7, 2026 · Nashville, tn · State of Tennessee
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- 2021 Ford Explorer Sport Utility 4-Door AWD - 89,520 Miles - Starts & RunsSold $7,000 · Oct 5, 2026 · Elmwood Park, nj · Elmwood Park Borough, NJ
- 2021 Ford ExplorerSold $5,550 · Oct 2, 2026 · Lynchburg, va · Lynchburg Fleet Services, VA
- 2021 Ford ExplorerSold $3,650 · Oct 2, 2026 · Lynchburg, va · Lynchburg Fleet Services, VA
- 2025 Ford ExplorerSold $9,600 · Oct 1, 2026 · Highland Park, il · Highland Park, IL
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- 2021 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Utility – Starts & Runs – 80,465 MilesSold $6,301 · Oct 1, 2026 · Elmwood Park, nj · Elmwood Park Borough, NJ
- 2021 Ford ExplorerSold $4,000 · Oct 1, 2026 · Victoria, tx · Victoria, TX
- 2022 Ford ExplorerSold $7,400 · Oct 1, 2026 · Appleton, wi · Appleton, WI
- 2021 Ford ExplorerSold $3,550 · Sep 29, 2026 · Cedar Rapids, ia · Cedar Rapids, IA
- 2023 Ford Explorer AWD SUV - Surplus LotSold $701 · Sep 29, 2026 · Nashville, tn · Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, TN
- 2023 Ford Explorer Hybrid AWD SUV - Surplus LotSold $3,800 · Sep 29, 2026 · Nashville, tn · Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, TN
- 2022 Ford ExplorerSold $1,350 · Sep 28, 2026 · Methuen, ma · Methuen, MA
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