Recall 23V675000

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Report Date

20231006

Component

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Affected Vehicles

3 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2020	FORD	EXPLORER
2021	FORD	EXPLORER
2022	FORD	EXPLORER

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.