Ford Explorer RWD
Ford · Auto's · 2025
Ford Explorer RWD (2025)
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44 complaints
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specs.g_fuel_economy
specs.city_mpg20
specs.highway_mpg29
specs.combined_mpg24
specs.annual_fuel_cost$2800
specs.ghg_score5 / 10
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specs.engine_size2.3 L
specs.cylinders4
specs.fuel_typeRegular
specs.transmissionAutomatic 10-spd
specs.drivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
CO₂377 g/mi
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FORD EXPLORER 2025 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
low
The Speed Sign Recognition feature misread a "CC" cross road sign as being a 60mph speed limit sign and caused the Predictive Speed Assist feature to change the speed control set pont from 25mph to 60mph while in town and in a school speed zone. The abrupt change in speed control setting caused the vehicle to aggressively accelerate without warning and without driver input. The issue has been reproduced many times with many new vehicles at multiple locations. It is consistent.
NHTSAUSJun 2026Source →
FORD EXPLORER 2025 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
low
While driving the infotainment center will randomly go black and loose all function. Eventually only the defrost icon will show up and if I stop and go into reverse , there is a delay for the back up camera to come on. Another issue with this happening is that if you’re using your GPS or CarPlay GPS and relying on it while in heavy traffic especially on the highway, this becomes very nerve wracking and could cause an accident if drivers aren’t sure where they are going or distracted by the blacking out of their screens.
NHTSAUSJun 2026Source →
FORD EXPLORER HYBRID 2025 SERVICE BRAKES
high
Brake system Fault - no power assist. While the Deputy was driving his vehicle every light on the dash lit up and it said all systems were not working. He stated that only brakes he had were the regenerative brakes for the electric motors. He stated that he turned the car off for 10 minutes and everything worked again. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer and they are looking to replace the ABS HCU on this vehicle. Additionally we have a second one that was purchased around the same time as this one with similar issues of no power assist brakes.
NHTSAUSJun 2026Source →
FORD EXPLORER 2025 SUSPENSION
medium
Alignment went bad 23489 miles and took to dealer. It was inspected and found out the front cam bushings and bolts were already worn out and had to be replaced both sides. Plus realignment after. Cost was 544.00 dollars had to pay because alignment from factory only goes to 12000 miles , how convenient on fords part , nothing would wear out that soon or shouldn't under normal wear. So , I had to pay. asked my service advisor and he said he has gone round and round with ford and to no end , basically ford said to bad. My advisor said ford knows and knew of this for the last few years on explorers , broncos and f150 trucks and doesn't care to want to cover the cost of repairs and or fix the problem. here's the main point , my advisor said ford knows they put less quality , inferior parts made from less strength material made parts and doesn't care. My advisor told me the after market parts are made of better material and better quality and I will never have this problem again. That said , YES , this is a safety problem if , the parts were to break or come apart , could cause an accident , crash and worse case could kill someone if this were to fail on the highway at high speeds. So , I feel Ford needs to correct this , recall all the vehicles involved and , I and many others so far should be repaid for customers having to fix this problem. As my advisor said , many others so far and ford corp doesn't care. WHERES THE RECALL. Before someone gets killed! No option but to fix as to replace the parts and get realignment to save the tires from wearing out and having to be replaced , of course at my cost! Per my work order of inspection and required repairs.
NHTSAUSApr 2026Source →
FORD EXPLORER 2025 POWER TRAIN
low
2025 Hybrid PIU/Explorer) for a CEL with PCM codes P0A1E:00:A8 for a starter/generator control module fault.
NHTSAUSMar 2026Source →
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status.certifiedstatus.safe6 Jun 2026
Lemon Score: 89. 25 data points. v3 scoring.
status.uncertainstatus.certified31 May 2026
Lemon Score: 95. 4 data points. v3 scoring.
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