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Ford Explorer Turbo Oil Leak Fire Risk

NHTSA campaign 23V597000 · Reported Aug 25, 2023 · Ford Motor Company

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An oil leak near hot engine or exhaust parts can increase the risk of a fire, and the loss of oil can cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	23V597000
Reported to NHTSA	Aug 25, 2023
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Part affected	Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2023
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Ford is recalling certain Explorer vehicles with 2.3L turbocharged engines because the turbocharger oil supply line may become damaged. A damaged oil line can allow engine oil to leak out into the engine compartment. This oil leak can happen near hot engine or exhaust parts, and it can also cause the engine to lose oil it needs to run properly.

What you should do

1. If you notice an oil pressure warning light or smoke coming from the engine compartment, park the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible.
2. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your Explorer is affected.
3. Contact a Ford dealer, or call 1-866-436-7332, to have the turbo oil supply line replaced free of charge.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 23V597000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2023 Ford Explorer

Who to contact

Ford — official Ford recall lookup

Customer service: 1-866-436-7332

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

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Official notice

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
Summary: 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.
Safety risk: An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire. In addition, the loss of oil can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine as soon as possible if they see an oil pressure warning light or smoke coming from the engine compartment. Dealers will replace the turbo oil supply line assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S50.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.