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.

• 11021975Aug 14, 2025Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Other or unknown. Various 2021-2025 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with the rear camera on demand feature may exhibit "Please Check Surroundings For Safety" or "Full View Not Available" messages when the rear camera button is pressed and the vehicle is not in reverse. Inform customers this condition is considered normal operation and does not affect vehicle durability because the full rear view camera image can only be shown…
• 11021798Aug 8, 2025Other or unknown, Electrical system, Forward collision avoidance. This article supersedes TSB 25-2294 to update the vehicle lines affected. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit driver assistance feature warning messages displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC). Additionally, some modules may store invalid data/lost communication diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs). This may be due to software in the image processing module A (IPMA).
• 11022044Aug 4, 2025Other or unknown. "Quality improvements include: -Introduces In-Vehicle Voice Feedback in Phoenix screen."
• 11021706Aug 1, 2025Engine. 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.
• 11021358Jul 29, 2025Electrical system. Some 2021-2025 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC4/Digital Experience may exhibit an unsuccessful telematics control unit module (TCU) software update or software activation during a universal serial bus (USB) update. This may be due to the vehicle connectivity setting being disabled.
• 11021211Jul 26, 2025Electrical system, Engine. Certain 2025 Model Year Bronco, Explorer, Mustang, and Ranger Vehicles Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Replacement On all affected vehicles, the Engine Coolant Temperature sensor (ECT) may have a poor solder joint internally, causing a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) to set against the sensor for an open circuit and the check engine light to illuminate
• 11020998Jul 25, 2025Steering. 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 and/or U3009 stored in the power steering control module (PSCM) This may be due to the PSCM ground connections.
• 11020887Jul 15, 2025Other or unknown, Electrical system. Some 2024-2025 Nautilus, 2025 Explorer/Aviator/Expedition/Navigator vehicles may occasionally require a hard reset of the Ford/Lincoln Digital Experience system. To perform a hard reset, press and release the volume button on the center console 5 times within 7 seconds. Some vehicles with older level software may require the volume button to be pressed and held for at least 5 seconds. The Owners Manual is in…
• 11020705Jul 14, 2025Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. 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. 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 the…
• 11020704Jul 11, 2025Engine. Some 2025 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L EcoBoost engine may require removal of the turbocharger oil return tube due to various concerns. Workshop Manual, Section 303-04 has been updated with improved turbocharger oil return tube removal and installation service procedure steps.
• 11020411Jul 3, 2025Electrical system, Other or unknown. Some 2025 Explorer Active/Police Interceptor® Utility/Expedition/Navigator/Nautilus vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) B1A01:01, B1A02:01, B1A03:01, B1A04:01, B1A05:01 and/or B1A06:01 in the audio front control module (ACM) with no customer symptoms. This condition does not affect vehicle durability and no additional diagnosis or service is required.
• 11020414Jul 2, 2025Exterior lighting. Some 2021-2025 F-150 non-Lightning, 2023-2025 F-Super Duty, 2024-2025 Ranger, and 2025 Explorer vehicles may exhibit a perceived improper functioning fog lamp(s). Customers may describe fog lamps blinking, turning on or off, or flashing. If the vehicle is equipped with cornering lamps, this may be normal function. Under certain conditions and inputs, either lamp might turn on or off independently to aid visibility…
• 11021421Jul 1, 2025Electrical system. Software Update: Quality improvements include: -Includes a recovery mechanism for memory data in the Telematics Control Unit (TCU)
• 11019896Jul 1, 2025Forward collision avoidance, Other or unknown. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit driver assistance feature warning messages displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC). Additionally, some modules may store invalid data/lost communication diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs). This may be due to software in the image processing module A (IPMA).
• 11019889Jun 27, 2025Other or unknown. This article supersedes TSB 25-2157 to add a customer symptom. 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 APIM (accessory protocol interface module) software.
• 11020166Jun 25, 2025Electrical system, Other or unknown. Quality improvements include: -Robustness action to ensure Diagnostic Trouble Codes are being set correctly. -Prevents a network communication error that may cause an error message in the center screen
• 11020053Jun 25, 2025Fuel system. Some 2020-2023 Explorer/Aviator, 2020-2025 Police Interceptor Utility, 2020-2022 Escape/Corsair, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles equipped with a hybrid powertrain may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P2450:00 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to an evaporative emission system concern or may also be caused by the customer…
• 11020044Jun 25, 2025Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. Some 2021-2024 Edge/Nautilus, 2021-2025 Bronco/Bronco Sport/E-Series/Escape/Corsair/Expedition/Navigator/Explorer/Aviator/F-150/F-Super Duty/Mustang/Ranger, and 2022-2025 Maverick vehicles may require an A/C compressor clutch assembly replacement be performed for various concerns. Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 412-00 Removal and Installation has been updated to eliminate the need to remove and install the A/C…
• 11020041Jun 25, 2025Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. Some 2023-2025 Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.5L/2.0L EcoBoost engine, 2023-2025 Corsair vehicles equipped with a 2.0L EcoBoost engine, 2024-2025 Nautilus vehicles equipped with a 2.0L EcoBoost engine, 2024-2025 Mustang vehicles with a 2.3L EcoBoost engine, and 2025 Bronco/Explorer/Ranger vehicles equipped with a 2.3L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an engine misfire condition with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC)…
• 11019653Jun 12, 2025Fuel system, Vehicle speed control. 2025 Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility non-hybrid vehicles built on or after 05-Mar-2025 and 2025 Aviator vehicles built on or after 24-Apr-2025 are no longer equipped with the passenger side underbody air deflector. The vehicle is not misbuilt. Do not submit a claim for this condition.
• 11019496Jun 6, 2025Other or unknown, Electrical system. Some 2024-2025 Nautilus, 2025 Explorer/Aviator/Expedition/Navigator vehicles may occasionally require a hard reset of the Ford/Lincoln Digital Experience system. To perform a hard reset, press and release the volume button on the center console 5 times within 7 seconds. Some Nautilus vehicles with older level software, may require the volume button to be pressed and held for at least 5 seconds. The Owners Manual…
• 11019455Jun 3, 2025Other or unknown, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system…. Some 2025 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit driver assistance feature warning messages displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC). Additionally, some modules may store invalid data/lost communication diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs). The image processing module A (IPMA) should not store these DTCs. This condition may be due to the software in the IPMA causing no communication on the network.
• 11018593May 28, 2025Electrical system. Some 2025 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit driver assistance feature warning messages displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC).
• 11018597May 21, 2025Steering. This article supersedes TSB 25-2121 to update the affected production build dates. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit a click/pop noise while turning the steering wheel from straight ahead to full lock during low speed turning events. This noise may be due to front upper strut mount washer movement under steering loads.
• 11018521May 13, 2025Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. Some 2020 Continental, 2020-2024 Edge/Nautilus, 2020-2025 Explorer/Aviator/Escape/Corsair/F-150/F-Super Duty/Ranger/Transit/E-Series, 2021-2025 Bronco, and 2022-2025 Maverick vehicles may require an engine cooling system flush to be performed for various concerns. Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-03 has been updated to eliminate the need to remove and install the radiator assembly to perform a radiator flush.
• 11018238May 12, 2025Other or unknown. After replacement of any TRON module, the gateway module (GWM) and the TRON capable modules can set diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) U211A, U211B, U211C, U3034, U3035, U3036, U35D9, U35DA and/or U35DB if the secret authentication security keys are not aligned between the modules, a loss of communication is occurring between modules and/or a module is not responding.
• 11017974Apr 28, 2025Other or unknown. Quality improvements include: -Addresses a potential false coolant head temperature DTC that triggers an engine warning light
• 11017810Apr 23, 2025Other or unknown. Certain 2025 Model Year Police Interceptor Explorer Vehicles Loss of Window Initialization – One-Touch Up Function
• 11017158Apr 18, 2025Other or unknown. 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 This may be 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 This may be due to the APIM (accessory protocol…
• 11017849Apr 17, 2025Other or unknown. "Quality improvements include: -Addresses a potential false coolant head temperature DTC that triggers an engine warning light"
• 11017064Apr 14, 2025Other or unknown. After replacement of any TRON module, the gateway module (GWM) and the TRON capable modules can set diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) U211A, U211B, U211C, U3034, U3035, U3036, U35D9, U35DA and/or U35DB if the secret authentication security keys are not aligned between the modules, a loss of communication is occuring between modules and/or a module is not responding.
• 11017059Apr 8, 2025Other or unknown. Some 2020-2023 Explorer/Aviator, 2020-2025 Police Interceptor Utility, 2020-2025 Escape/Corsair, 2022-2025 Maverick, and 2024-2025 Nautilus vehicles equipped with a hybrid powertrain may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P2450:00 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to an evaporative emission system concern or may also be caused by…
• 11016915Apr 4, 2025Other or unknown. Some 2021-2025 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble code (DTCs) U2100 and/or U3002 stored in the cruise control module (CCM), side obstacle detection control module LH (SODL), side obstacle detection control module RH (SODR), side obstacle detection control module C (SODCMC) and/or side obstacle detection control module D (SODCMD) after a module replacement.
• 11016914Apr 3, 2025Other or unknown. Some 2024-2025 Explorer vehicles built on 01-Feb-2024 and through 31-Jul-2024 may exhibit a rattle/clunk/knock noise from the front suspension at low speeds between 8-30 mph (13-48 km/h) over bumpy or uneven pavement while driving straight.
• 11016084Mar 28, 2025Other or unknown. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit a click/pop noise while turning the steering wheel from straight ahead to full lock during low speed turning events. This noise may be due to front upper strut mount washer movement under steering loads.
• 11016068Mar 24, 2025Other or unknown. Some 2020-2025 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with a 3.0L EcoBoost engine may require removal of the left turbocharger oil supply tube due to various concerns.
• 11016067Mar 24, 2025Other or unknown. Some 2025 Explorer/Aviator vehicles built on or before 22-Feb-2025 may exhibit a no crank/no start and/or engine shuts off when placed into gear.
• 11016097Mar 18, 2025Other or unknown. Certain 2025 Model Year Aviator and Explorer Vehicles Equipped With a 2.3L or 3.0L GTDI Engine Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Software Update
• 11016065Mar 18, 2025Other or unknown. Some 2025 Explorer vehicles built on or before 27-Nov-2024 may exhibit driver power door lock and auto start stop system inoperative with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P166B in the gear shift module (GSM).
• 11016462Mar 13, 2025Other or unknown. Quality improvements include: -Robustness action to improve connectivity and location dependent features.
• 11015562Mar 8, 2025Other or unknown. This article supersedes TSB 24-2384 to update the vehicle lines and model years affected.
• 11015561Mar 8, 2025Other or unknown. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit an incorrectly illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P008A and/or P0420 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM) and no other driveability symptoms present. This may be due to the software level of the PCM.
• 11015521Mar 5, 2025Other or unknown. Some 2025 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit a no crank/no start and/or engine shuts off when placed into gear.
• 11015110Feb 26, 2025Other or unknown. "Quality improvements include: -Enhanced connectivity experience -Enhanced software update performance -Addresses key off load battery drain caused by modules staying awake after key off"
• 11014883Feb 26, 2025Other or unknown. Some 2023-2025 Ford vehicles were not produced with a factory wired keyless entry keypad.
• 11014932Feb 21, 2025Other or unknown. Certain 2024 Model Year F-150, Mustang, Expedition, Navigator, Transit, Super Duty, and 2025 Model Year Explorer vehicles, equipped a 10R80/10R100 Transmission. Transmission Assembly Replacement
• 11015219Feb 18, 2025Other or unknown. Certain 2025 Model Year Explorer vehicles Gear Shift Module Update
• 11014339Feb 12, 2025Other or unknown. Some 2025 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit a concern where it would require gateway module (GWM) replacement.
• 11015121Feb 11, 2025Other or unknown. "Quality improvements include: -Addresses a false DTC caused by a software bug -Robustness action to reduce Key off load battery drain caused by the Controller Area Network bus staying awake"
• 11014152Feb 4, 2025Other or unknown. Some 2025 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L EcoBoost and 2025 Bronco Sport/Maverick vehicles equipped with a 2.0L EcoBoost may not be compatible with state emissions testing equipment if that equipment has not been updated to be compatible with the new testing protocols.

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