Model Year Problem Record
The complete public record for the 2025 Ford Explorer: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.
Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.
The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.
23 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 26V165000.
23 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 24V801000.
19 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 25V371000.
18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
16 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 25V164000, 25V239000.
13 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 25V730000.
9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
9 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 25V344000, 26V122000, 26V343000.
7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
7 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 25V020000, 25V316000.
5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
5 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 25V543000, 26V121000.
3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
3 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 24V634000.
3 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 25V393000, 26V451000, 26V470000.
1 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 24V852000.
1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
1 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 26V159000.
1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.
Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on August 23, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 24 vehicles across all affected models.
Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on October 25, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 391 vehicles across all affected models.
Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on November 8, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 27,678 vehicles across all affected models.
Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on January 17, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 259 vehicles across all affected models.
Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on March 14, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 269 vehicles across all affected models.
Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on April 11, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 24,655 vehicles across all affected models.
Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on May 9, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 206 vehicles across all affected models.
Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on June 13, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 156 vehicles across all affected models.
Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on June 3, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 3 vehicles across all affected models.
Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on June 13, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 304,662 vehicles across all affected models.
Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on August 22, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 213,121 vehicles across all affected models.
Trailer Hitches and Towing. Recall covering the trailer hitches and towing system, reported to NHTSA on October 10, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 1,412 vehicles across all affected models.
Visibility. Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on October 24, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 56,841 vehicles across all affected models.
Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on March 3, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 35,772 vehicles across all affected models.
Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on March 3, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 47,804 vehicles across all affected models.
Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on March 17, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 561 vehicles across all affected models.
Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on March 18, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 254,640 vehicles across all affected models.
Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on May 27, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 1,536 vehicles across all affected models.
Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on July 14, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 387,911 vehicles across all affected models.
Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on July 21, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 76,748 vehicles across all affected models.
When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.
Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.