Over the first half of the year, with supply chain conditions improving, we’ve seen most Blue Oval models enjoy a sharp increase in production numbers. That list includes the refreshed 2023 Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair crossovers, both of which faced a software issue early in 2023, only to bounce back as production quickly ramped up once that problem was resolved. However, not every FoMoCo product has seen a ramp up in production this year, and in fact, 2023 Ford Explorer production decreased by a significant margin in June, according to the automaker’s latest sales report.
2023 Ford Explorer production at the Chicago Assembly plant plunged from 19,990 units in May to just 9,253 in June, which is a significant drop of 10,737 units, or nearly 54 percent. What makes this particular decline unusual is the fact that Explorer production has remained far higher through each of the first six months of the year – coming in at 24,159 in January, 19,957 in February, 21,648 in March, and 15,586 in April, while year-to-date totals stand at 110,593 as of the end of June.
It’s unclear why, exactly, the 2023 Ford Explorer suffered such a massive decline in production last month, though it is worth noting that a refreshed version of the long-running model is due to debut soon, for the 2024 model year. Thus far, Ford Authority has spotted a host of 2024 Explorer prototypes driving around – many without any semblance of camouflage covering their flanks.
It’s also worth noting that The Blue Oval has begun pausing production of select models when it discovers quality issues, as has been the case with not only the Escape and Corsair, but also the redesigned 2023 Ford Super Duty and the S650 generation 2024 Ford Mustang, both of which were temporarily held up on the assembly line after quality issues were discovered during the early production process.
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With a National no-sell recall on the Explorer equipped with the 360 camera – dealers are swamped with units (sure that most are sold but not delivered) they can’t afford to put more on the ground/floor plan. Have to stock units they can put across the curb.
How about an update on the Explorer rear camera and drive shaft uncoupling issues!!
I was wondering when Ford will release the 2024 Explorer? I’m planning to replace my car at the end of the year and I can’t wait to reserve a new explorer
Not surprising with the massively improved 24s coming and the 23s being essentially on a stop sale for all but the cheapest versions.
Honestly they should just shut the line down and switch over to 24s.
Están muy caros para ser americano más baratos están los carros japoneses yo tuve Ford explorer por 12 años y cambié porque ahora los carros japoneses están más baratos y ahora tengo carro japones