Ford Explorer recall 25V239000 - Software
NHTSA · April 11, 2025
- NHTSA recall campaign 25V239000 (Ford), reported .
- Potentially affected vehicles: 24,655.
- Component: Software.
- Details as of ; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.
- Agency
- NHTSA
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- Ford Motor Company
- Source ID
- 25V239000
How this recall compares
- NHTSA's recalls file lists 890 recall campaigns from Ford Motor Company since 2010, 153 of them reported in 2025.
- At 24,655 vehicles, it is larger than 84% of the 994 NHTSA campaigns from 2025 with a count of potentially affected vehicles.
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer vehicles. The powertrain control module (PCM) may reset while driving, which can damage the park system or cause an engine stall.
Consequence
A damaged park system can result in a vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park without the parking brake applied. An engine stall while driving can result in a sudden loss of drive power. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective action
Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S35.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | Explorer | 2025 |
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