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Ford turbocharger oil supply line may be damaged, which can result in an oil leak inside the engine compartment.

NHTSA campaign 23V-597 · Reported August 25, 2023 · 10 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Ford Explorer
VEHICLES AFFECTED
10
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.
COST
Free

The short version

Ford Motor Company reported a problem with the oil/lubrication pipes, hoses, and fittings. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The turbocharger oil supply line may be damaged, which can result in an oil leak inside the engine compartment.

WHY IT MATTERS

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.

WHAT TO DO

Take it to a dealer — they will replace the turbo oil supply line assembly, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 23V-597.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2023Ford Explorer

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

Data from the NHTSA recall database. A clean VIN check means no open federal recalls for that vehicle — not that it never had one.

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