2023 Ford Explorer Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Explorer Hybrid years
- Not enough data 2nd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Ford Explorer Hybrid. That ranks 2nd out of 7 Explorer Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is back over prevention (1 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2023 Ford Explorer Hybrid problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2023 Ford Explorer Hybrid recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2023 Ford Explorer Hybrid.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Twice the car has blown the main 80 amp fuse for the electric power steering after one of the front wheels hit something that caused the wheel to jerk slightly. I did not think either of these bumps should have caused the power steering to go out. one of them occurred at very low speed maybe two or…
Vehicle was within 3 feet of curb in our parking space at home. Vehicle suddenly surged forward and crashed into our building. This happened October 20,2023. the Vehicle has been in the shop since October 21,2013. Statefarm Insurance paid for investigation in the the black box. Investigation…
Other Ford Explorer Hybrid years
← 2022 Explorer Hybrid · 2025 Explorer Hybrid →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Explorer Hybrid | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 Explorer Hybrid | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 Explorer Hybrid | 2 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 Explorer Hybrid | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Explorer Hybrid | 7 | 1 |
| 2020 Explorer Hybrid | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Ford Explorer Hybrid?
Owners most often report back over prevention, forward collision avoidance, steering problems. The top one, back over prevention, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2023 Ford Explorer Hybrid?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2023 Ford Explorer Hybrid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Explorer Hybrid model years, the 2023 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.