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2025 Ford Explorer Recalled for Software Error causing Power Loss

Agency Publication Date: April 11, 2025
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Summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling approximately 24,655 model year 2025 Explorer vehicles due to a software error in the powertrain control module (PCM). This module may reset while you are driving, which can cause the engine to stall suddenly or damage the vehicle's parking system. Authorized dealers will update the powertrain control module software for free to fix the issue.

Risk

A sudden engine stall leads to a loss of drive power, which can increase the risk of a crash while on the road. Additionally, if the parking system is damaged, the vehicle could roll away if it is placed in park without the parking brake being applied.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall affects certain 2025 Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with a powertrain control module that may reset unexpectedly.
  2. If you own one of these vehicles, always apply your parking brake when shifting into park to prevent the risk of the vehicle rolling away until the repair is complete.
  3. Contact an authorized Ford dealer to schedule an appointment for a free software update for your vehicle's powertrain control module.
  4. Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and mention recall number 25S35 for more information regarding this software update.
  5. Call the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for additional details.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”งFree Repair

Free software update for the powertrain control module (PCM).

How to: Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S35.

Affected Products

Product: 2025 Ford Explorer

Ford's number for this recall is 25S35.

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 25V239000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Sold By: Ford dealers
Units Affected: 24,655 vehicles(100% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: June 6, 2025
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: 25S35
Agency Last Updated: November 26, 2025

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice ยท Raw API Response