Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2023 Explorer vehicles equipped with a standard rearview
— Recall Campaign #23V686000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Explorer vehicles equipped with a standard rearview camera. Due to a manufacturing error in the wire harness, the rearview camera may display a blue image on the SYNC screen when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
The recall was influenced by the Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance with about 2,866 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
23V686000
| Manufacturer: | Ford Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | October 13, 2023 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 23V686000 |
| Units affected: | 2,866 |
- Description:
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Explorer vehicles equipped with a standard rearview camera. Due to a manufacturing error in the wire harness, the rearview camera may display a blue image on the SYNC screen when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Consequeces:
- A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Dealers will inspect the rearview camera wire harness and repair any loose splices, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C31.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.