NHTSA Recall 23V686000: Display function (back over prevention) and electrical system: wiring
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,866 vehicles. It affects 2023 Ford Explorer.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V686000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 23C31 |
| Components | BACK OVER PREVENTION › DISPLAY FUNCTION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING |
| Report received | October 13, 2023 |
| Owner notification | November 2, 2023 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
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."
Safety 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 23V686000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford Explorer | 2023 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.