Ford Explorer Recall R/2023/316: Rear Axle Bolt Potential Fracture, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 11 Mar 2024
- Launched
- 1
- vehicles in the UK
- 23S55
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Explorer vehicles built between 6 November 2019 and 20 May 2020. Vehicles may have been produced with bolts on the rear axle that do not meet the specification and could potentially fracture. The dealer will replace affected parts. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Vehicles may have been produced with bolts on the rear axle that do not meet the specification and could potentially fracture.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: 23S55 - Explorer - Rear axle bolt potential fracture Defect: Vehicles may have been produced with bolts on the rear axle that do not meet the specification and could potentially fracture. Remedy: Replace affected parts
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: rear axle bolt potential fracture.
The Fix
The dealer will replace affected parts.
Are You Affected?
Explorer built between 6 November 2019 and 20 May 2020 may be included. Ford estimates 1 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Ford, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Ford.
- Book with any franchised Ford dealer, quoting the campaign code 23S55 or the DVSA reference R/2023/316. See how to get a Ford recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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| ExplorerPanoramic roof partial detachment | Low | R/2026/334 | |
| Capri, ExplorerTorque inspection on various joints | Book soon | R/2026/082 | |
| Capri, ExplorerFront seat back inspection | Low | R/2025/474 | |
| Ecosport, Edge, Explorer, Fiesta and 11 moreRear-View camera software update | Low | R/2025/359 | |
| Capri, ExplorerGround connection inspection | Urgent | R/2025/317 |
This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2023/175 on 26 Feb 2024, for engine compartment issue. The one launched after it was R/2024/129 on 14 Mar 2024, for potential touch condition between brake line union nut and fuel tank. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2024 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/316, launched 11 March 2024. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.