2025 Ford Explorer Technical Service Bulletins

189 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2025 Ford Explorer. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 11031411Apr 20, 2026Engine. 2021-2026 Explorer vehicles equipped with the 2.3L EcoBoost engine may require air conditioning (A/C) compressor belt removal for various reasons. The Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-05A Accessory Drive - 2.3L EcoBoost > Removal and Installation > Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Belt procedure has been revised to eliminate cutting the A/C compressor belt to remove it. Refer to the updated procedure to reuse…
• 11031309Apr 9, 2026Electrical system, Steering. This TSB supersedes TSB 26-2035. Reason for update: update the Service Procedure to add figures 1, 2, 5 and 6 to clarify the ground location, update Steps (13-15, 21-22), and update the Parts list according to the type of vehicle variant and repair.
• 11031263Apr 2, 2026Electrical system, Lane departure. Various 2020-2026 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with blind spot information system (BLIS) may experience an inoperative blind spot monitoring with a "Blind Spot System Fault" message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC). This may also be accompanied by diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) B118C:11 and/or B118C:15 stored in the driver door module (DDM), and/or B118D:11 and/or B118D:15 stored in the…
• 11031262Apr 2, 2026Transmission and drivetrain. For 20212026 vehicles equipped with the 10R80 transmission, a new Transmission Clutch Circuit Leak Test has been introduced in the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS). This test utilizes the pressure and vacuum transducer (PVT) when available.
• 11030347Mar 26, 2026Other or unknown, Electrical system. This article supersedes TSB 25-2372 to update the vehicle symptoms.
• 11030791Mar 19, 2026Transmission and drivetrain. For 2021-2026 vehicles equipped with the 10R80 transmission, a new Transmission Clutch Circuit Leak Test has been introduced in the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS). This test utilizes the pressure and vacuum transducer (PVT) when available. The Workshop Manual (WSM) has been updated under Section 307-01 > Diagnosis and Testing to include this procedure. The new test improves the accuracy of detecting…
• 11030178Mar 18, 2026Transmission and drivetrain, Fuel system, Other or unknown. This bulletin supersedes TSB 26-2059. Reason For Update: To add missing labor operations. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: - No upshift past second gear - Unable to achieve third gear ratio - Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with DTCs P0757 and P2701 This may be due to a damaged one-way clutch (OWC).
• 11030107Mar 12, 2026Other or unknown. Some 2020-2026 Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility/Aviator vehicles may exhibit a concern of inoperative, rattling, crackling and/or distorted sound from one or more speakers (but not all speakers). This may be due to other components located near the suspect speaker.
• 11030110Mar 10, 2026Other or unknown, Electrical system. This article supersedes TSB 25-2477 to update the Labor Operation Descriptions. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions:  Poor speaker sound quality (static, pop, crackle) while using Bluetooth audio  Poor outbound phone call sound quality while using Bluetooth This may be due to the APIM (accessory protocol interface module) software.
• 11029539Feb 28, 2026Fuel system. Some 2020-2024 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L engine and 2020-2026 Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility/Aviator vehicles equipped with a 3.0/3.3L engine may require various repairs associated with the fuel tank and/or fuel pump and sender unit. Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 310-00 > Removal and Installation for the fuel tank and fuel pump and sender unit have been revised to eliminate the need to remove the…
• 11029552Feb 26, 2026Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin supersedes TSB 25-2423. Reason For Update: Replace the incorrect acronym SOWC with the correct acronym OWC. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: - No upshift past second gear - Unable to achieve third gear ratio - Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with DTCs P0757 and P2701 This may be due to a damaged one-way clutch…
• 11029052Feb 24, 2026Electrical system, Other or unknown, Body and structure. Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the master code. Unlike the integrated wired keypad, the accessory wireless keypad master code cannot be retrieved from the vehicle using a diagnostic scan tool or from the label printed on the body control module (BCM).
• 11029352Feb 19, 2026Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Exterior lighting. "Quality improvements include: -Enhanced dynamic bending lights performance "
• 11029082Feb 17, 2026Engine, Fuel system, Transmission and drivetrain. Some 2024-2025 F-150, Expedition/Navigator, Escape/Corsair, Bronco, Explorer, Mustang, Maverick vehicles equipped with a 1.5/2.0/2.3/3.5L EcoBoost engine and built on 01-Oct-2024 and through 31-May-2025 may exhibit an extended crank condition, strong fuel smell in the engine oil, high engine oil level and/or may have various drivability diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) stored in the powertrain control module (PCM)…
• 11029081Feb 17, 2026Transmission and drivetrain. For 20172026 vehicles equipped with a 10R transmission, a revision to the Road Testing Vehicle procedure has been made in the WSM, located in Section 307-01 > Diagnosis and Testing. This updated procedure improves the diagnosis of customer reported transmission concerns and aids in locating the proper root cause.
• 11028849Feb 16, 2026Electrical system, Other or unknown. Some 2024 Nautilus and 2025 Explorer vehicles equipped with the Google Maps Navigation System (minor feature code HKCGA) may experience a blank/white Google map screen, inoperative live traffic data, inoperative voice assistant, the inability to sign into a Google account in the center touch screen, unable to access the Google Play Store in the center display screen, and/or inability to connect to other apps in…
• 11028848Feb 16, 2026Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Other or unknown. Some 2024-2026 Nautilus and 2025-2026 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with power folding mirrors may exhibit concerns with the auto folding mirror functionality not matching the status selected by the switch in the center display screen menu. Examples include auto folding not operating when the switch is enabled and/or auto folding continuing to function when the switch is disabled. This may be due to the…
• 11029550Feb 13, 2026Other or unknown. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit a media bin that will not open consistently. This may be due to lack of tension between the media bin door and media pads.
• 11029648Feb 10, 2026Electrical system, Body and structure. "Quality improvements include: -Enables the Open on Approach feature on the vehicle"
• 11028830Feb 10, 2026Transmission and drivetrain, Other or unknown, Body and structure, Electrical…. Some vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit a no crank/no start condition where the customer cannot start their vehicle. The vehicle may also exhibit a "No Key Detected" message displayed on the instrument panel cluster (IPC), and no key fob works in the back up slot. The remote keyless entry (RKE) functionality will work to lock/unlock the vehicle.
• 11028798Feb 6, 2026Electrical system, Other or unknown. All 2024-2025 Nautilus and 2025 Explorer/Aviator/Expedition/Navigator vehicles will have the Alexa Built-In feature removed from the vehicle in Q1 2026 due to the end of life of Amazon Alexa services in all Ford/Lincoln Digital Experience vehicles. Google Assistant will continue to be the default voice assistant in these vehicles. No additional actions should be taken in an attempt to restore Alexa Built-In…
• 11028801Feb 5, 2026Steering. This TSB supersedes TSB 25-2350 to update the Service Procedure, vehicles affected, and parts list. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit all of the following conditions: * "Steering Assist Fault Service Required" message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) * Reduced steering assist * Diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) U3008:1B and/or U3009:1B stored in the power steering…
• 11028796Feb 2, 2026Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Some 2025-2026 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L EcoBoost engine built on or after 16-Aug-2025 may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0335 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). DTC P033F may also be stored in the PCM. This may be due to a pin fit concern at PCM connector C1381E pin 7. To correct this condition, install a new terminal in wiring…
• 11027823Jan 26, 2026Electrical system, Other or unknown. Some 2024-2026 Nautilus, 2025-2026 Explorer/Aviator and 2025 Expedition/Navigator vehicles may exhibit a concern where during an inbound phone call using CarPlay®, the person in the vehicle cannot be heard. This may be due to the software in the accessory protocol interface module (APIM). Replacement or reprogramming of the APIM will not resolve this condition.
• 11027821Jan 23, 2026Body and structure. 2020-2026 Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may require level III ballistic panels to be replaced due to broken mounting tabs. Individual level III ballistic panel mounting tab service parts are now available: right-hand (78201B68) and left-hand (78201B69). Replacement of the level III ballistic panel assembly is not required for this condition. Level IV ballistic panels do not have removable mounting tabs and…
• 11027713Jan 17, 2026Other or unknown, Electrical system. Some 2025-2026 Expedition/Navigator/Explorer/Aviator and 2024-2026 Nautilus vehicles equipped with the Google Maps Navigation System (minor feature code HKCGA) may experience a blank screen for Google Maps or the absence of live traffic data. To correct this condition, refer to the Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 415-00 > Diagnosis and Testing > Information and Entertainment System. The WSM has been updated with…
• 11028162Jan 10, 2026Other or unknown, Electrical system. "Quality improvements include: -Prevents instances where the Ford App commands may be inoperative following a software update"
• 11028150Jan 8, 2026Electrical system, Other or unknown. "Quality improvements include: -Android Auto enhancements -Android security updates"
• 11028148Jan 7, 2026Other or unknown, Electrical system. "Quality improvements include: -Addresses a loss of connectivity caused by a Cellular Service outage"
• 11026932Dec 8, 2025Other or unknown, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Customer Satisfaction Program 25N19 Certain 2024-2026 Model Year Corsair and Certain 2025-2026 Model Year Explorer and Aviator Vehicles Windshield Replacement
• 11026503Dec 8, 2025Steering, Electrical system. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit steering column shrouds that are misaligned or pushed out. This may be due to the wiring harness causing interference with the upper and lower shroud connection. Additional Model specification: Equipped with BlueCruise hands free driving system.
• 11025821Nov 25, 2025Steering. Some 2025 Aviator/Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble code (DTC) C1110:56 and/or U3000:96 stored in the power steering control module (PSCM) after programming the PSCM, or may display the following message in Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) when performing PSCM programmable module installation (PMI): <br /><br /> "It has been detected that a Model Year 2025 Steering…
• 11024794Oct 27, 2025Other or unknown, Electrical system. "Quality improvements include: -Enhanced FordPass connectivity"
• 11024526Oct 21, 2025Lane departure, Electrical system. Some 2020-2025 various Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with blind spot information system (BLIS) may experience an inoperative blind spot monitoring with a "Blind Spot System Fault" message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC). This may also be accompanied by diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) B118C:11 and/or B118C:15 stored in the driver door module (DDM), and/or B118D:11 and/or B118D:15 stored in the…
• 11024930Oct 15, 2025Other or unknown. Customer Satisfaction Program 25B52 Certain 2025 Model Year Explorer and Aviator Missing Audio Tile – Accessory Protocol Interface Module Software Update
• 11024362Oct 13, 2025Brakes. Quality improvements include: -Addresses a false positive Diagnostic Trouble Code due to high sensitivity that may cause a hard brake pedal and some lamps in the cluster. Issue gets resolved in the next key cycle -Addresses key off load battery usage caused by the Electric brake boost stsying active
• 11024268Oct 8, 2025Other or unknown, Electrical system. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions:  Poor speaker sound quality (static, pop, crackle) while using Bluetooth audio  Poor outbound phone call sound quality while using Bluetooth This may be due to the APIM (accessory protocol interface module) software.
• 11024027Oct 4, 2025Fuel system. Some 2025 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L EcoBoost engine may require various repairs and/or maintenance on the fuel system. This may require removal of the high-pressure fuel injectors, high pressure fuel pump, and/or fuel tank/sender. The applicable Workshop Manual (WSM) Sections 310-00 and 303-04 have been revised to reflect updated replacement service procedure steps for these components.
• 11023572Sep 29, 2025Electrical system, Forward collision avoidance. Some 2025 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit a condition where the instrument panel cluster (IPC) displays an unexpected Watch the Road warning while using BlueCruise with no diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) stored related to the driver-assist systems. This may be due to the steering column tilt angle and/or driver seat position (height and backrest angle). Replacing components is not expected to resolve this…
• 11023374Sep 29, 2025Body and structure. 2020-2025 MY Explorer hood- customer script
• 11023547Sep 24, 2025Transmission and drivetrain. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: - No upshift past second gear - Unable to achieve third gear ratio - Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with DTCs P0757 and P2701 This may be due to a damaged one-way clutch (OWC).
• 11023550Sep 23, 2025Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Other or unknown. Some 2025 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may exhibit a "Front Camera Fault Service Required" message appearing in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) C1001:31 setting in the image processing module A (IPMA). This may be due to a loose or partial connection at the front windshield camera, connector C9449 on Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility and C9128 on…
• 11023292Sep 18, 2025Electrical system. Some 2024-2025 Nautilus and 2025 Explorer/Aviator/Expedition/Navigator vehicles equipped with Ford/Lincoln Digital Experience may exhibit a "Map Source Not Available" message on the instrument panel cluster display (IPC) when using Google Maps via Apple CarPlay®. Google Maps does not yet support displaying the navigation map on the IPC within the Apple CarPlay® environment and this is currently the expected behavior.
• 11023210Sep 11, 2025Forward collision avoidance, Back-over prevention (rear camera), Lane…. This article supersedes TSB 25-2372 to update the vehicle symptoms.
• 11023140Sep 10, 2025Vehicle speed control, Electrical system, Other or unknown. This article supersedes TSB 25-2283 to add production cutoff dates. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions:  Inbound call cannot be heard  Wireless charger icon inaccurate  Auto hold, auto start-stop, and/or defrost button LED indicators inoperative This may be due to the accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software.
• 11023200Sep 9, 2025Electrical system, Body and structure, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Some 2023-2025 Explorer (rear windows only), Bronco Sport, Escape, and Maverick vehicles equipped with minor feature code B2DAC may exhibit an inoperative passenger front and/or rear window switch. To confirm a vehicle is built with a certain minor feature code, review the build information by clicking "Additional Information" under Vehicle Information or double-clicking the vehicle identification number (VIN) in…
• 11023856Sep 3, 2025Other or unknown, Engine. Harvest Program 25H03 Certain 2024 - 2025 Model Year Bronco, Bronco Sport, Corsair, Escape, Explorer, Maverick, Mustang, and Ranger Vehicles with 1.5L, 2.0L, or 2.3L Engine Spark Plug Replacemen
• 11022408Aug 29, 2025Transmission and drivetrain. This article supersedes TSB 25-2361 to update the Service Procedure. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit oil consumption and blue smoke from the tailpipe. This may be due to the sealing process of the PCV baffle which is part of the valve cover assembly.
• 11022299Aug 28, 2025Engine, Electrical system. Certain 2024 - 2025 Model Year Bronco, Bronco Sport, Corsair, Escape, Explorer, Maverick, Mustang, and Ranger Vehicles with 1.5L, 2.0L, or 2.3L Engine Spark Plug Replacement
• 11021976Aug 14, 2025Fuel system. Some 2024-2025 F-150, Expedition/Navigator, Escape/Corsair, Bronco, Explorer, Mustang, Maverick vehicles equipped with a 1.5/2.0/2.3/3.5L EcoBoost engine and built on 01-Oct-2024 and through 31-May-2025 may exhibit an extended crank condition, strong fuel smell in the engine oil, high engine oil level and may have various drivability diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) stored in the powertrain control module (PCM) with…

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