KNOWN FAULT · Ford

Rear-axle bolt that can fracture (Explorer 2020–2022)

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Engine / equipment: Sixth-generation Ford Explorer, including the 3.0 plug-in hybrid
Period mentioned: 2020–2022
Symptoms: A clunk or noise from the rear axle; the driveshaft disconnects and the parked car can roll if the handbrake is not applied.
Possible cause described: The horizontal rear-axle mounting bolt can fatigue and fracture with repeated hard launches. Ford recalled 238,364 2020–2022 Explorers in the US, including the 3.0 PHEV (NHTSA 23V-675), after earlier campaigns (22V-255) that apply the parking brake when P is selected.
Check for the garage: Check by VIN at the dealer that the campaign has been done.
Cost cited in the source: Free under the recall.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

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How much does it cost to repair this fault?

Free under the recall.

A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

How is it checked?

Check by VIN at the dealer that the campaign has been done.

What are the symptoms?

A clunk or noise from the rear axle; the driveshaft disconnects and the parked car can roll if the handbrake is not applied.

Which cars and years does it affect?

Brands: Ford
Engine / equipment: Sixth-generation Ford Explorer, including the 3.0 plug-in hybrid
Period mentioned: 2020–2022

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