2020–2022 Ford Explorer Powertrain / Transmission Recall 23V675000 (Ford 23S55)

NHTSA recall 23V675000 (Ford recall 23S55) covers about 238,364 2020–2022 Ford Explorer vehicles (powertrain / transmission), filed with NHTSA Oct 6, 2023. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 23V675000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

238,364
vehicles affected (potential)
2020–2022
model years
Oct 6, 2023
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Powertrain / transmission (driveline, driveshaft)

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles. The rear axle horizontal mounting bolt may fracture and cause the driveshaft to disconnect.

The risk

A disconnected driveshaft can result in a loss of drive power or a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not applied. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

The remedy and its status

Dealers will replace the subframe bushing and rear axle bolt. They will also inspect the rear axle cover for damage near the bolt hole location and replace with a new cover if any damage is found. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 19, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S55.

Status: NHTSA lists Jan 19, 2024 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Ford recall number 23S55

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 23V675000 as 23S55. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "23S55 recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Ford Explorer2020–2022All Explorer recallsYears to avoid

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Oct 6, 2023
Owner notification
Jan 19, 2024
Recall initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Filed by
Ford Motor Company

Check your VIN for 23V675000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 23V675000 is open, call any Ford dealer's service department and give them the recall number (23V675000 or 23S55). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 23V675000?

NHTSA recall 23V675000 (Ford recall 23S55) covers about 238,364 2020–2022 Ford Explorer vehicles (powertrain / transmission), filed with NHTSA Oct 6, 2023. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 23V675000?

NHTSA's record for 23V675000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "A disconnected driveshaft can result in a loss of drive power or a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not applied. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 23V675000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Ford dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 23V675000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will replace the subframe bushing and rear axle bolt." NHTSA lists Jan 19, 2024 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Ford recall number for 23V675000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 23S55. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (23S55) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 23V675000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 23V675000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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