Example carCar diagnostics for a 2023 Ford Explorer
Car diagnostics for the 2023 Ford Explorer: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 8.9 to 11.8 L/100 km
- Body
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2023 Ford Explorer for car diagnostics
- Body: standard sport utility vehicle (EPA size class).
2023 Ford Explorer: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.3 L | 3.3 L | 2.3 L | 2.3 L | 3.0 L | 3.0 L | 3.3 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 26 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 27 | 25 | 28 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 25 |
| MPG combined (US) | 27 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 32 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,550 | US$2,800 | US$2,850 | US$3,125 | US$3,275 | US$3,350 | US$3,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,760 | $3,038 | $3,100 | $3,410 | $3,566 | $3,658 | $3,658 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2023 Ford Explorer
- NHTSA lists 15 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 113 complaints with NHTSA, most often about unknown or other (25), electrical system (14) and suspension (14). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V451000 | 2026-07-14 | seats:mid/rear assembly | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2027 Aviator and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles. The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, tipping, or sliding unexpectedly. |
| 26V159000 | 2026-03-17 | seat belts | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The seat belt anchor bolts at the second-row outer seating positions may be improperly secured. |
| 26V123000 | 2026-03-03 | back over prevention:software | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The image on the center display may flip or invert, resulting in an incorrectly displayed rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply... |
| 25V685000 | 2025-10-10 | equipment:electrical:engine block heater | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit... |
| 25V455000 | 2025-07-07 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, 2021-2022 Lincoln Navigator, Mustang, F-150, and 2022 Expedition vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving. |
| 25V442000 | 2025-06-27 | back over prevention:software | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport,... |
| 25V393000 | 2025-06-13 | seats:mid/rear assembly | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, folding, or sliding unexpectedly while driving. |
| 25V159000 | 2025-03-14 | back over prevention:software | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V-342. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying. |
| 24V852000 | 2024-11-08 | equipment:other:labels | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor... |
| 24V091000 | 2024-02-08 | suspension:front:macpherson strut | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Explorer vehicles. The right-front lower fastener connecting the steering knuckle and strut may be loose or missing. |
| 23V686000 | 2023-10-13 | back over prevention:display function | 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... |
| 23V597000 | 2023-08-25 | engine and engine cooling:engine:oil/lubrication:pipes, hoses, and fittings | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Explorer vehicles equipped with 2.3L GTDI engines. The turbocharger oil supply line may be damaged, which can result in an oil leak inside the engine compartment. |
| 23V342000 | 2023-05-12 | back over prevention: sensing system: camera | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying. |
| 23V070000 | 2023-02-10 | power train:automatic transmission | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150, Mustang, Explorer, Bronco, and 2023 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The transmission may contain a loose bolt which could prevent the transmission from engaging the park gear, although the gear shifter position may... |
| 23V022000 | 2023-01-23 | back over prevention: sensing system: camera | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Car diagnostics for the 2023 Ford Explorer
Your 2023 Ford Explorer needs a diagnostic check? We do not do mechanical work, but we arrange it and rent you a car meanwhile. A warning light is the car asking for a diagnostic scan; the code tells the shop where to look.
About your Explorer
Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 3.3L 6-cylinder hybrid. Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. It uses the 3.3L 6-cylinder hybrid and rear-wheel drive.
Who does what
You agree everything with the shop before work begins. You agree the price with the shop before any work starts. We pass your request to a trusted shop or give you its name.
A rental while you wait
We deliver the rental to you and collect it when your car is ready. Keep moving with a rental while the shop has your car, by the day at our usual rates. Collect the car at our location for free, or have it delivered.
A short checklist
Ask what warranty the shop gives on its parts and labour. Ask how the shop takes payment before you pick the car up. Ask whether the shop will check anything related while the car is there.
Small things that help
Have the cabin air filter changed on the maker's schedule. Replace wiper blades when they streak; it matters in rain and snow. Use the grade of fuel your owner's manual calls for.
Send a request
Describe the problem, and we arrange a trusted shop.
The 2023 Ford Explorer trims in Canada
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Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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