2025 Ford Explorer reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2025 Ford Explorer — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 123
- 123 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- POWER TRAIN
- 15 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 18
- see below
- Reported harm
- 11 reported crashes · 4 injuries
What owners report fails — 2025 Ford Explorer
- POWER TRAIN 15
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 15
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14
- SERVICE BRAKES 13
- VISIBILITY/WIPER 8
18 recalls on record for the 2025 Ford Explorer
- NHTSA 26V165000 · 2026 · BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE Loss of the rearview camera image and certain driver assistance features, can reduce the driver’s ability to detect haza
- NHTSA 26V343000 · 2026 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PA A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 26V159000 · 2026 · SEAT BELTS A loose seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- NHTSA 26V122000 · 2026 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 26V121000 · 2026 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS A headlight that turns incorrectly can result in increased glare to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2025 Ford Explorer units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2025 Ford Explorer reliable?
NHTSA has 123 consumer complaints on record for the 2025 Ford Explorer and 18 recalls. The most-reported problem area is power train (15 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2025 Ford Explorer units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Ford Explorer?
Owners most often report problems with: power train (15), unknown or other (15), electrical system (14), service brakes (13). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2025 Ford Explorer?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.