2023 Ford Explorer
Specs, fuel economy, oil capacity, recalls, and reliability for the 2023 Ford Explorer.
- Engine
- 2.3L EcoBoost
- Drive
- Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
- Transmission
- Automatic 10-spd
- Fuel type
- Regular
- Vehicle class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- City MPG
- 20
- Highway MPG
- 27
- Combined MPG
- 23
- Est. annual fuel cost
- $1,900
Explorer reliability score
Scored from NHTSA consumer complaint volume and severity for this model year. Most-reported component: Unknown Or Other.
- Complaints
- 124
- Crashes
- 11
- Fires
- 3
- Injuries
- 9
2023 Explorer oil capacity & type
- Viscosity
- 5W-30
- Oil type
- Full Synthetic
- Capacity (with filter)
- 5.7 qt
- Capacity (without filter)
- 5.4 qt
- OEM oil filter
- Motorcraft FL-500S
- Drain plug torque
- 27.1 Nm (20 ft-lbs)
2023 Ford Explorer recalls
15 NHTSA safety recalls on file — showing the 5 most recent.
- 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. …
Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 23V070000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150, Mustang, Explorer, Bronco, and 2023 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with automatic…
The inability to secure the vehicle in the park position can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- 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. …
Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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…
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…
- 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…
A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
What's on this 2023 Ford Explorer page
- Ford Explorer engine specs and horsepower
- EPA fuel economy for the 2023 Explorer — city, highway, and combined MPG
- Oil capacity and recommended viscosity for the Explorer
- Active NHTSA safety recalls and technical service bulletins
- Reliability score and commonly reported Explorer issues
- Towing & payload ratings (for Ford trucks and SUVs)
- Manufacturer maintenance schedule by mileage
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