2023 Ford Explorer Forward collision avoidance Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 5%of 112 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 14,350miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2023 Ford Explorer, 5% of the 112 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 14,350 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Precollision assist warnings on in the car saying system unavailable. Took to the dealer and showed me the sensor for this was broken and my cost would be $1800 to repair. My vehicle only has 16000 miles on it and is covered by an extended warranty and 3 year BTB warranty. Dealer claims the sensor was hit by an external force so it wasn't covered. I said we have hit nothing and my vehicle shows no damage. Internet says these can fail by bumper collision or hitting a pot hole. …”
NHTSA complaint #11741254, filed 2026-06“-parking brake is auto engaged 100% of the time at start or while shifting out of park or shifting between gears. Drive or reverse -to disengage the park brake you have to depress the accelerator pedal. -pressure on the accelerator to disengage is inconnsistent every time. -vehicle lurches uncontrollably when releasing the vehicle off the emergency parking brake setting. …”
NHTSA complaint #11532863, filed 2023-07“While driving, vehicle made a grinding sound, and all systems related to cruise, 4wd, decent control all illuminated on dash. Vehicle was taken to dealer, metro ford. Metro ford stated the transfer case has failed internally, and being replaced under powertrain. …”
NHTSA complaint #11764616, filed 2026-09“The contact owns a 2023 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving from Pennsylvania to Ohio through the Pennsylvania Turnpike, the adaptive cruise control system was not functioning. The Adaptive Cruise Control Is Not Available warning message was displayed on the instrument panel. No warning lights illuminated. A dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that adaptive cruise control was inoperable on certain highways. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 22,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11749331, filed 2026-07, 22,000 miles“The contact owns a 2023 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH on the expressway in the center lane, the Forward Collision Avoidance system engaged, and the vehicle came to an abrupt stop and failed to restart. After several minutes the vehicle restarted, and the contact was able to continue driving. Additionally, while in a parking lot, the vehicle shut off and failed to restart. After several minutes, the vehicle restarted. The Forward Collision Avoidance warning light illuminated while driving with no other vehicle nearby. …”
NHTSA complaint #11611836, filed 2024-08, 6,700 milesForward collision avoidance: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 10% |
| 2025 | 15 | 14% |
| 2024 | 3 | 14% |
| 2023 | 6 | 5% |
| 2022 | 12 | 4% |
| 2021 | 19 | 4% |
| 2020 | 72 | 6% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 5 | 1% |
| 2017 | 9 | 1% |
| 2016 | 8 | 0% |
| 2015 | 6 | 0% |
| 2014 | 9 | 1% |
| 2013 | 5 | 0% |
| 2011 | 3 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2023 Ford Explorer
27 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
7 complaintsLane departure
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2023 Ford Explorer
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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