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.

• 11013561Feb 1, 2025Other or unknown. Some 2025 Explorer Active/Police Interceptor® Utility vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) B1A01:01, B1A02:01, B1A03:01, B1A04:01, B1A05:01 and/or B1A06:01 in the audio control module (ACM) with no customer symptoms.
• 11013820Jan 31, 2025Other or unknown. "Quality improvements include: -Robustness action to improve connectivity and location dependent features."
• 11013557Jan 30, 2025Other or unknown. Some 2023-2025 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with the 3.0L EcoBoost engine and up to 15,000 miles (24,140 km) may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P219A (Bank 1 Air-Fuel Ratio Imbalance) and/or P219B (Bank 2 Air-Fuel Ratio Imbalance) stored in the powertrain control module (PCM) with no effect on vehicle operation.
• 11013132Jan 17, 2025Other or unknown. Some 2017-2025 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a 10R60/10R80/10R80 MHT/10R100 transmission may exhibit a whine noise at idle and/or while driving.
• 11012854Jan 11, 2025Other or unknown. Some 2018-2024 F-150/Edge, 2018 MKX, 2019-2023 Nautilus, 2020-2025 Explorer/Aviator, 2021-2024 Bronco, and 2024 Ranger vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or a 3.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an engine oil leak from the crankshaft rear seal with retaining plate.
• 11012853Jan 11, 2025Other or unknown. Some 2025 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L EcoBoost engine may require removal of the turbocharger due to various concerns.
• 11012852Jan 10, 2025Other or unknown. Some 2024-2025 Nautilus and 2025 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit a concern where during an inbound phone call the person in the vehicle cannot be heard.
• 11010920Nov 22, 2024Other or unknown. Some 2023-2025 Escape/Corsair vehicles equipped with a 1.5L or 2.0L EcoBoost engine, 2024 Mustang vehicles equipped with a 2.3L EcoBoost engine, 2024-2025 Nautilus, and 2025 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an engine misfire condition with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0301, P0302, P0303 and/or P0304 set in the powertrain control module (PCM).
• 11010794Nov 19, 2024Other or unknown. Some 2025 Explorer/Aviator vehicles built on or before 15-Oct-2024 with a 2.3L/3.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an engine over-temperature warning displayed in the IPC and an illuminated MIL with DTC P1299 along with P2C38 or P2C39 stored in the PCM.
• 11010790Nov 19, 2024Other or unknown. Some 2025 Explorer vehicles built on 16-May-2024 and through 25-Jun-2024 may exhibit inoperative steering wheel switches located on both sides of the steering wheel.
• 11010772Nov 11, 2024Other or unknown. Some 2025 Explorer vehicles, excluding Police Interceptor® Utility, built on or before 04-Nov-2024 may exhibit a powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0929:77 stored in the gear shift module (GSM).
• 11009595Oct 31, 2024Other or unknown. Some 2025 Explorer Active/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) B1A01:01, B1A02:01, B1A03:01, B1A04:01, B1A05:01 and/or B1A06:01 in the audio control module (ACM).
• 11009445Oct 24, 2024Other or unknown. Some 2018-2024 F150/Edge, 2018 MKX, 2019-2023 Nautilus, 2020-2025 Explorer/Aviator, 2021-2024 Bronco, and 2024 Ranger vehicles equipped with a 2.7L EcoBoost or a 3.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an engine oil leak from the crankshaft rear seal with retaining plate.
• 11009436Oct 22, 2024Other or unknown. Some 2023-2025 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit an inoperative second row single seat easy entry seat fold switch.
• 11008393Sep 28, 2024Other or unknown. Some 2025 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an illuminated MIL and/or powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator. DTC P060A:75 and/or P0607:45 may be stored in the PCM with no other driveability symptoms.
• 11008222Sep 27, 2024Other or unknown. Some of the following vehicles may exhibit one passive key that is unable to start the vehicle or activate the passive entry feature; however, all remote keyless entry (RKE) physical button functionality works correctly and the second passive key will have full/correct functionality (including being able to start the vehicle):
• 11008215Sep 27, 2024Other or unknown. Some of the following vehicles may exhibit a condition where the passive key will not program to the vehicles:
• 11008214Sep 26, 2024Other or unknown. Some 2025 Explorer XLT/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) B1A01:01, B1A02:01, B1A03:01, B1A04:01, B1A05:01 and/or B1A06:01 in the audio control module (ACM).
• 11008211Sep 25, 2024Exterior lighting. Some 2020-2025 Police Interceptor Utility hybrid vehicles may exhibit multiple warning messages, various driveability concerns and/or an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P061B stored in the powertrain control module (PCM).
• 11008404Sep 21, 2024Other or unknown. In some of the affected vehicles, the ABS Electronic Brake Booster may keep the electronic communication system awake, causing battery drain, potentially resulting in a no-start condition. Additionally, the ABS malfunction indicator lamp may illuminate improperly.
• 11007971Sep 19, 2024Other or unknown. Some 2025 Explorer 2.3L vehicles may exhibit a failure to communicate with state emissions testing equipment due to equipment that has not been updated to be compatible with the new testing protocols.
• 11007968Sep 19, 2024Other or unknown. Some 2024 Bronco Sport/Escape and 2025 Explorer vehicles may have been ordered with a DIO Securicode® RKE wired keypad that requires installation and enabling by the dealer prior to delivery.
• 11007963Sep 18, 2024Exterior lighting. Some 2023-2025 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with the 3.0L EcoBoost engine and up to 15,000 miles (24,140 km) may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P219A (Bank 1 Air-Fuel Ratio Imbalance) and/or P219B (Bank 2 Air-Fuel Ratio Imbalance) stored in the powertrain control module (PCM) with no effect on vehicle operation.
• 11007917Sep 16, 2024Other or unknown. 2025 Police Interceptor Utility - Perimeter Alert System Fault Message In The IPC And One-Touch Up Front Power Window(s) Inoperative
• 11007905Sep 11, 2024Other or unknown. 2025 Explorer/Aviator - Remote Start - No LED Confirmation From The Key Fob After A Remote Start Request
• 11007896Sep 2, 2024Other or unknown. 2025 Explorer/Aviator Built On Or Before 14-Jun-2024, 2024 Nautilus - Map Is Blank Or Map Feature Is Inoperative When Vehicles Equipped with Google Automotive Services (Minor Feature Code HKCGA And IEPAT)
• 11007873Sep 2, 2024Other or unknown. 2024 Nautilus, 2025 Explorer/Aviator - Wireless Charger Icon Inaccurate
• 11006885Aug 30, 2024Other or unknown. Some 2024-2025 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator (MIL) lamp with engine over-temperature warning in the message center and poor air conditioning (A/C) performance from the engine cooling fan not running.
• 11006843Aug 22, 2024Other or unknown. 2025 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with Vapor Blue (Explorer)/Whisper Blue Metallic (Aviator) exterior paint are equipped with a Titanium engine compartment and under hood finish, which may appear to be primer or unfinished.
• 11006833Aug 14, 2024Other or unknown. 2025 Explorer vehicles equipped with Vapor Blue exterior paint are equipped with a Titanium engine compartment and under hood finish, which may appear to be primer or unfinished.
• 11006802Aug 13, 2024Electrical system. Some 2024 Bronco Sport/Escape and 2025 Explorer vehicles may have been ordered with a DIO Securicode® RKE wired keypad that requires installation and enabling by the dealer prior to delivery.
• 11006458Aug 2, 2024Seats. Some 2020-2025 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may have a concern where the second row outboard manual/power seats do not fold, exhibit excess effort to fold, or do not slide forward/backward easily. Power or manual second row seats must be pushed forward manually during easy entry function since the assist spring will reduce but not eliminate manual effort. Refer to the Owner's Manua
• 11005846Jul 30, 2024Other or unknown. Some 2025 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor vehicles may exhibit a flashing powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator while in transport mode with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P112A stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to excessive engine starts while the vehicle is in transport mode
• 11005844Jul 30, 2024Other or unknown. Some 2024 Nautilus and 2025 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may exhibit a symptom where the vehicle's right (passenger) exterior mirror does not come out of the folded position after the vehicle is unlocked. This may be due to a software concern within the driver's door module (DDM) and passenger's door module (PDM).
• 11005843Jul 30, 2024Other or unknown. Some 2025 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may set diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U211B:87 in the headlamp control module (HCM) when a diagnostic self-test is performed. This may be due to a HCM communication error within a specified timeframe. DTC U211B:87 does not affect vehicle durability with no effect on vehicle operation and no additional diagnostics or service is required for this…
• 11005748Jul 16, 2024Other or unknown. Some 2024 Nautilus and 2025 Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may exhibit a symptom where the vehicle's right (passenger) exterior mirror does not come out of the folded position after the vehicle is unlocked. This may be due to a software concern within the driver's door module (DDM) and passenger's door module (PDM)
• 11003150Jun 28, 2024Electrical system. Some 2025 Explorer XLT/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble code (DTCs) B1A01:01, B1A02:01, B1A03:01, B1A04:01, B1A05:01 and/or B1A06:01 in the audio control module (ACM). This may be due a software concern within the ACM. If any of these DTCs are identified but the vehicle does not present any radio functionality concerns, replacement or reprogramming of the ACM will not resolve this…
• 11003149Jun 28, 2024Other or unknown. 2025 Explorer vehicles will exhibit inoperative rear windows when the vehicle is in the delayed accessory power mode. This is normal characteristic operation for this vehicle. The front windows will continue to operate in delayed accessory power. The Workshop Manual (WSM) and Owner's Manual are being updated to reflect this operation. Refer to WSM, Section 501-11 for a description of the delayed accessory power mode
• 11000297May 18, 2024Transmission and drivetrain. Various vehicles equiped with 10R80/10R80 MHT/10R100/10R140 transmissions may require replacement of the seal kits (7153) when internal repairs are being performed. These kits come with 4 wheel drive (4WD) seals and will no longer include the 2WD seals. When working on a 2WD vehicle, any 2WD seals must be ordered separately. Refer to the parts catalog for the proper 2WD seals required.

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