2025 Ford Explorer
Research the 2025 Ford Explorer before you buy. NHTSA lists 20 known recall campaigns for this year/make/model. Decode a VIN on VINDecoded to check open recalls and factory build details for a specific vehicle.
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Safety & recall campaigns
Known NHTSA campaigns for the 2025 Ford Explorer. This is not a list of open recalls on your VIN.
Driver's Seat May Recline Unexpectedly
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. An unoccupied driver's seat may recline unintentionally during certain scenarios, such as remote unlock or remote start.
Second-Row Seat May Move Unexpectedly
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2027 Aviator and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles. The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, tipping, or sliding unexpectedly.
Loss of Drive Power from Engine Failure
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Explorer, Ranger, and Bronco vehicles. The engine may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Loss of Rearview Camera Image and ADAS Features
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Lincoln Navigator, 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2025 Lincoln Aviator and Explorer vehicles. The Image Processing Module A (IPMA) may experience multiple unexpected resets, resulting in loss of the rearview camera image and advanced driver assistance (ADAS) features, including pre-collision assist, lane-keeping assist, and blind-spot monitoring.
Improperly Secured Seat Belt Anchors
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The seat belt anchor bolts at the second-row outer seating positions may be improperly secured.
Loss of Drive Power from EGR Valve Failure
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger, Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang, Maverick, Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Corsair, Bronco Sport, and Bronco vehicles. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.
Passenger-Side Headlight Malfunction/FMVSS 108
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Explorer vehicles. The Dynamic Bending Light (DBL) system software may cause the passenger-side headlight to turn in the wrong direction when driving through curves in the road. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Windshield Air Bubbles Can Obscure Visibility/FMVSS 205
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Lincoln Corsair, Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The windshield glass may have visible air bubbles, which can obscure the driver's visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 205, "Glazing Materials."
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Frequently asked questions
How do I decode a 2025 Ford Explorer VIN?
Enter the 17-character VIN on VINDecoded’s free VIN check. You’ll get trim, options, equipment, and a path to check open recalls for that exact vehicle — not just the model year.
Are these 2025 Ford Explorer recalls open on my car?
The campaigns on this page are NHTSA year/make/model recall campaigns. Whether a recall is still open on your car depends on the VIN and repair status. Decode your VIN (or use NHTSA’s VIN lookup) for vehicle-specific open-recall status.
Can I get a Ford Explorer window sticker by VIN?
Yes. Use VINDecoded’s window sticker lookup with your VIN to see factory trim, options, packages, and specs from the original build data.
How do I check a 2025 Ford Explorer for accidents?
Use VINDecoded’s accident check with the vehicle’s VIN. Model-year pages cannot show accident history for a specific car — that requires the VIN.
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