2025 FORD EXPLORER Safety Overview
The 2025 FORD EXPLORER has been closely monitored for safety issues.
Official NHTSA Recalls
The NHTSA has issued 18 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:
- Engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanical
- Back over prevention:software
- Seat belts
Severe Defect Warnings
Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as a sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Consumer Complaints
To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.
Why It Matters
Staying informed about these safety records is critical for FORD EXPLORER owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.
Latest Vehicle Recalls
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Explorer, Ranger, and Bronco vehicles.
A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
A safety recall has been issued concerning engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanical. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Explorer, Ranger, and Bronco vehicles. If ignored, asudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.. To fix this, dealers will replace the engine long block, free of charge.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Lincoln Navigator, 2024-2025 Lincoln Nau...
Loss of the rearview camera image and certain driver assistance features, can reduce the driver’s ability to detect hazards, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 26V165000: Loss of the rearview camera image and certain driver assistance features... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles.
A loose seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
A safety recall has been issued concerning seat belts. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. If ignored, aloose seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.. To fix this, dealers will inspect the second-row outer seat belt lower anchor bolts and replace or repair them as necessary, free of charge.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Explorer vehicles.
A headlight that turns incorrectly can result in increased glare to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
A safety recall has been issued concerning exterior lighting:headlights. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Explorer vehicles. If ignored, aheadlight that turns incorrectly can result in increased glare to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.. To fix this, the headlight control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger, Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang, Maverick, ...
An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 26V122000: An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Lincoln Corsair, Lincoln Aviator, and Ex...
Reduced visibility while driving can increase the risk of a crash.
A safety recall has been issued concerning visibility:windshield. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Lincoln Corsair, Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. If ignored, reduced visibility while driving can increase the risk of a crash.. To fix this, dealers will inspect and replace the windshield as necessary, free of charge.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Explorer and 2024-2026 Lincoln Aviator v...
While towing a trailer, loose trailer hitch bolts can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, or cause the trailer to detach. Either of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
A safety recall has been issued concerning trailer hitches. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Explorer and 2024-2026 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. If ignored, while towing a trailer, loose trailer hitch bolts can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, or cause the trailer to detach. To fix this, dealers will inspect and tighten the trailer hitch bolts, or replace them as necessary, free of charge.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer and Aviator vehicles.
Trailer tail lights that do not illuminate as intended can reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 25V543000: Trailer tail lights that do not illuminate as intended can reduce... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Transit, F-150, and Explorer vehicles.
A damaged engine can result in engine failure and a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
A safety recall has been issued concerning engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanical. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Transit, F-150, and Explorer vehicles. If ignored, adamaged engine can result in engine failure and a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.. To fix this, dealers will inspect the connecting rods and replace the engine long block assembly as necessary, free of charge.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Aviator, and Explorer vehicles.
A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
NHTSA Recall 25V393000: A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer vehicles.
Loss of brake function and wheel damage can increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 25V371000: Loss of brake function and wheel damage can increase the risk of a crash. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer and Aviator vehicles.
A loose subframe bolt may reduce the vehicle's performance in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA Recall 25V316000: A loose subframe bolt may reduce the vehicle's performance in a crash... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer vehicles.
A damaged park system can result in a vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park without the parking brake applied. An engine stall while driving can result in a sudden loss of drive power. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 25V239000: A damaged park system can result in a vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Bronco, 2024 Ranger, 2025 Mustang...
Unexpected vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.
A safety recall has been issued concerning 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. If ignored, unexpected vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.. To fix this, dealers will replace the transmission main control valve body, free of charge.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles.
An improperly secured transmission can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 25V020000: An improperly secured transmission can result in a loss of drive power... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Esc...
Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
A safety recall has been issued concerning equipment:other:labels. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. If ignored, without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.. To fix this, ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles.
The loss of the rearview camera image while in reverse can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 24V801000: The loss of the rearview camera image while in reverse can reduce the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Lincoln Corsair, 2023-2024 Escape, 2024 Musta...
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Recall 24V634000: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Recent Complaints
No complaints reported.