Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2025 Ford Explorer has 10 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 3 powertrain-related recalls.
10
Complaints
3
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
25V020000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The transmission may be improperly secured due to loo...
25V164000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:VALVES/VALVE BODY
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Bronco, 2024 Ranger, 2025 Mustang, Explorer, and Aviator vehicles. The transmission v...
25V239000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer vehicles. The powertrain control module (PCM) may reset while driving, which can damage ...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | On March 2nd 2026, while operating my 2025 Ford Explorer ST at highway speeds of approximately 78 MP... |
| Jan 1, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Parked vehicle on snowy driveway, went to back to unload personal items from liftgate, and vehicle b... |
| Oct 29, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Stopped at traffic light when changed to green pushed on the gas started to roll backwards . Got it ... |
| Oct 7, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | My 2025 Ford Explorer ST-Line is up to date on recalls as of October 7, 2025. However, I am still e... |
| Aug 29, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Automatic Return To Park safety feature failed to stop vehicle from forward rolling causing vehicle ... |
| Aug 8, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | As ZERO Recall data refreshed on Aug 09,2025 shows Unrepaired Recalls associated with 2025 Explorer.... |
| Aug 8, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | VIN: [XXX] Recall data refreshed on Aug 09,2025 0 Unrepaired Recalls associated with this VIN for 2... |
| May 1, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | After the Ford recall software update, the gear shifter will turn itself out of park and either into... |
| Mar 20, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2025 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed... |
| Nov 23, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | We have experience a wrench light on the dash in regards to a powertrain malfunction. I have done so... |