KNOWN FAULTS · Ford
Known faults for the Ford Explorer (VI).
2019–2023 · Plug-in hybrid
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1 known fault with sources
Engines: 3.0 Plug-in Hybrid (Plug-in hybrid)
Applies if: Campaign documented in the US; in Europe, confirm by VIN.
Rear-axle bolt that can fracture (Explorer 2020–2022)Suspension and steering
- 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.
Sources from the original database
View full entryEngines for this model
- 3.0 Plug-in HybridPlug-in hybrid