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2025 Ford Explorer

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

14

14 current

Combined

11.3L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$3,503

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2026339 · manufacturer campaign 26S52

14 July 2026

Transport Canada lists: Explorer 2020–2026 · Aviator 2020–2026

What is wrong

On certain vehicles the recall repairs completed by a Ford dealer during recall 25S67 (Transport Canada recall no. 2025-328) may not be effective. As a result, a second repair is required. On certain vehicles, the trim for the seat fold switch on the second-row outboard seats could become stuck. If this happens, the seat(s) could fold and/or move unexpectedly. Note: This recall replaces Transport Canada recall no. 2025-328. Vehicles that were repaired under that recall also require this repair.

Why it matters

A seat that folds and/or moves could increase the risk of injury in a crash.

What the dealer will do

Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the seat fold switch trim and housing for one with an improved design.

26,900 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2026258 · manufacturer campaign 26S35

27 May 2026

Transport Canada lists: Bronco 2025–2026 · Explorer 2025–2026 · Ranger 2025–2026

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the engine may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the engine could fail and cause a loss of power to the wheels. Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with a 2.3 L engine.

Why it matters

A sudden loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the engine.

159 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Visual System

Transport Canada recall 2026128 · manufacturer campaign 26S21

18 March 2026

Transport Canada lists: Explorer 2025 · Aviator 2025 · Nautilus 2024–2025 · Navigator 2022–2025

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse. Additionally, certain advanced driver assistance systems may not work properly, including the pre-collision assist and lane keeping system. Note: This problem could cause the "Front Camera Fault", "Pre-Collision Assist Not Available" and/or "Lane-Keeping System Off" warning messages to display in the instrument cluster.

Why it matters

A rearview camera image that doesn't display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash. Driver assistance systems that don't work could also increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Ford will notify owners by mail and send a wireless over-the-air software update to eligible vehicles to update the image processing module (IPMA) software. Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have the update performed at a Ford dealership.

22,690 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2026124 · manufacturer campaign 26C18

17 March 2026

Transport Canada lists: Explorer 2020–2021, 2025–2026 · Police 2020–2021, 2025–2026 · Aviator 2020–2021, 2023–2026

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the second-row outboard seat belt anchor bolt(s) may be loose or missing. As a result, the seat belt(s) could detach in a crash.

Why it matters

A seat belt that detaches could increase the risk of injury in a crash.

What the dealer will do

Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, install, tighten or replace seat belt anchor bolt(s).

44 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVCompliance Mfr

Lights And Instruments

Transport Canada recall 2026099 · manufacturer campaign 26C12

3 March 2026

Transport Canada lists: Explorer 2025–2026

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the right headlamp to become incorrectly aimed when turning the steering wheel. As a result, the vehicles may not meet certain requirements of Canadian regulations. Note: This recall only affects the Platinum models equipped with the dynamic bending light feature.

Why it matters

A headlamp that isn't aimed correctly could cause glare for oncoming drivers and could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the headlamp control module software.

3,296 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVCompliance Mfr

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2026094 · manufacturer campaign 26S10

3 March 2026

Transport Canada lists: Bronco 2025 · Escape 2025 · Explorer 2025 · Maverick 2025 · and 4 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the EGR valve could fail and cause a loss of power to the wheels. Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with a 1.5 L engine, 2.0 L gas or hybrid engine or 2.3 L engine.

Why it matters

A sudden loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Ford will notify owners by mail. The corrective actions for this recall are under development.

6,766 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Visual System

Transport Canada recall 2025583 · manufacturer campaign 25C60

24 October 2025

Transport Canada lists: Explorer 2025 · Police 2025 · Aviator 2025 · Corsair 2025–2026

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the windshield glass may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, air bubbles could appear in the windshield glass.

Why it matters

Air bubbles in the windshield glass could cause reduced visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the windshield glass.

3,044 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVCompliance Mfr

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2025548 · manufacturer campaign 25SA3

11 October 2025

Transport Canada lists: Explorer 2024–2026 · Police 2024–2026 · Aviator 2025

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the trailer hitch bolts may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the bolts could loosen and the hitch could detach from the vehicle. Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with the trailer tow package.

Why it matters

A trailer hitch and/or towed trailer that detaches from a vehicle could create a road hazard for others and/or create the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, tighten or replace the trailer hitch bolts.

102 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Lights And Instruments

Transport Canada recall 2025433 · manufacturer campaign 25C42

22 August 2025

Transport Canada lists: Explorer 2025 · Police 2025 · Aviator 2025

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the body control module (BCM) may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the trailer taillights may not work when towing a trailer. Note: This problem could cause a trailer error message to display in the instrument cluster and various electrical systems not to work properly.

Why it matters

Trailer taillights that don't work could make the vehicle less visible to others and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the BCM.

18,266 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVCompliance Mfr

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2025328 · manufacturer campaign 25S67

13 June 2025

Transport Canada lists: Explorer 2020–2025 · Aviator 2020–2025

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the trim for the seat fold switch on the second-row seats may not have been installed properly. As a result, the switch could become stuck. If this happens, the seat(s) could fold and/or move unexpectedly.

Why it matters

A seat that folds and/or moves could increase the risk of injury in a crash.

What the dealer will do

Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the seat fold switch trim.

20,298 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2025196 · manufacturer campaign 25S35

11 April 2025

Transport Canada lists: Explorer 2025

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the powertrain control module (PCM) to reset while driving. If this happens, the parking pawl could become damaged. As a result, when the transmission is shifted to Park, the vehicle could move if the parking brake is not applied. Additionally, under certain conditions, there could be a loss of power to the wheels. Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with a 2.3 L engine.

Why it matters

A parked vehicle that rolls away could create the risk of an injury or a crash. A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the powertrain control module (PCM) software. The dealer will also inspect and, if necessary, replace the transmission.

1,607 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2025132 · manufacturer campaign 25S19

14 March 2025

Transport Canada lists: Explorer 2025 · F 150 2025

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the transmission valve body may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the reverse gear may not work, or the vehicle could move forward, when the reverse ("R") or neutral ("N") positions are selected. Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with a 10-speed automatic transmission.

Why it matters

A vehicle that moves unexpectedly could create the risk of an injury or a crash.

What the dealer will do

Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the transmission main control valve body.

39 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2025023 · manufacturer campaign 25S03

17 January 2025

Transport Canada lists: Explorer 2025 · Aviator 2025

What is wrong

On a small number of vehicles, the bolts for the transmission crossmember may be missing or may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the transmission could move and cause a sudden loss of power to the wheels.

Why it matters

A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the transmission crossmember for any loose or missing bolts. The dealer will replace the bolts or the crossmember, as necessary.

8 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Visual System

Transport Canada recall 2024644 · manufacturer campaign 24C34

25 October 2024

Transport Canada lists: Explorer 2025

What is wrong

Under certain conditions, a problem with the accessory protocol image module (APIM) software could cause the rearview camera image not to display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the vehicle is reversing.

Why it matters

A rearview camera image that doesn't display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Ford will notify owners by mail and send a wireless over-the-air software update to eligible vehicles to update the APIM software. Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have the update performed at a Ford dealership.

55 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVCompliance Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle: Standard
In its class
More efficient than 39% of 244 2025 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
266 g/km

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Common questions

Does the 2025 Ford Explorer have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 14 recalls on record for the 2025 Ford Explorer. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2025 Ford Explorer get?
NRCan rates the 2025 Ford Explorer at 11.3 L/100 km combined, emitting 266 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 3 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2025 Ford Explorer for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $3,503 in fuel, producing roughly 5,221 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.