Example carCar diagnostics for a 2025 Ford Explorer
Car diagnostics for the 2025 Ford Explorer: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 10.0 to 11.5 L/100 km
- Body
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2025 Ford Explorer for car diagnostics
- Body: standard sport utility vehicle (EPA size class).
2025 Ford Explorer: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.3 L | 2.3 L | 3.0 L | 3.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 29 | 27 | 25 | 25 |
| MPG combined (US) | 24 | 23 | 21 | 21 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 29 | 28 | 25 | 25 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,800 | US$2,900 | US$3,200 | US$3,275 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,100 | $3,224 | $3,504 | $3,566 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2025 Ford Explorer
- NHTSA lists 22 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 108 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (23), service brakes (20) and unknown or other (19). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V470000 | 2026-07-21 | seats:front assembly:power adjust | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. An unoccupied driver's seat may recline unintentionally during certain scenarios, such as remote unlock or remote start. |
| 26V451000 | 2026-07-14 | seats:mid/rear assembly | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2027 Aviator and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles. The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, tipping, or sliding unexpectedly. |
| 26V415000 | 2026-06-30 | back over prevention:warnings:external/pedestrian alert | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2027 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid and 2025-2027 Explorer Hybrid vehicles. A software error may prevent the vehicle from making the pedestrian warning sound at certain speeds. |
| 26V343000 | 2026-05-27 | engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanical | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Explorer, Ranger, and Bronco vehicles. The engine may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power. |
| 26V165000 | 2026-03-18 | electrical system:adas | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Lincoln Navigator, 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2025 Lincoln Aviator and Explorer vehicles. The Image Processing Module A (IPMA) may experience multiple unexpected resets, resulting in loss of the rearview camera image and advanced driver assistance (ADAS)... |
| 26V159000 | 2026-03-17 | seat belts | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The seat belt anchor bolts at the second-row outer seating positions may be improperly secured. |
| 26V121000 | 2026-03-03 | exterior lighting:headlights | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Explorer vehicles. The Dynamic Bending Light (DBL) system software may cause the passenger-side headlight to turn in the wrong direction when driving through curves in the road. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor... |
| 26V122000 | 2026-03-03 | engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve) | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger, Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang, Maverick, Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Corsair, Bronco Sport, and Bronco vehicles. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power. |
| 25V730000 | 2025-10-24 | visibility:windshield | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Lincoln Corsair, Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The windshield glass may have visible air bubbles, which can obscure the driver's visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number... |
| 25V687000 | 2025-10-10 | trailer hitches | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Explorer and 2024-2026 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The trailer hitch assembly bolts may be loose. |
| 25V691000 | 2025-10-10 | forward collision avoidance: warnings:external/pedestrian alert | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid and 2025 Explorer hybrid police vehicles. A software error may prevent the vehicle from emitting the pedestrian warning sound at certain speeds. |
| 25V543000 | 2025-08-22 | exterior lighting:tail lights | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer and Aviator vehicles. When towing a trailer, the tail lights on the trailer may fail to illuminate due to an improperly manufactured body control module. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard... |
| 25V344000 | 2025-06-13 | engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanical | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Transit, F-150, and Explorer vehicles. The connecting rod and rod bearing components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure. |
| 25V393000 | 2025-06-13 | seats:mid/rear assembly | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, folding, or sliding unexpectedly while driving. |
| 25V371000 | 2025-06-03 | service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer vehicles. The bolts securing the front brake caliper may not be tightened properly, which can result in a loss of front brake function and possible wheel damage. |
| 25V316000 | 2025-05-09 | structure:frame and members | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer and Aviator vehicles. A mounting bolt for the front subframe may have been tightened improperly. |
| 25V239000 | 2025-04-11 | power train:automatic transmission:control module:software | 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. |
| 25V164000 | 2025-03-14 | power train:automatic transmission:fluid/lubricant:valves/valve body | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Bronco, 2024 Ranger, 2025 Mustang, Explorer, and Aviator vehicles. The transmission valve body may have been machined incorrectly, which can cause reverse gear failure, or unexpected forward movement in reverse or neutral gear. |
| 25V020000 | 2025-01-17 | power train:automatic transmission | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The transmission may be improperly secured due to loose cross member bolts. |
| 24V852000 | 2024-11-08 | equipment:other:labels | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the Explorer
Your 2025 Ford Explorer needs a diagnostic check? We do not do mechanical work, but we arrange it and rent you a car meanwhile. A steady check engine light needs a check soon; a flashing one means pull over safely and get help.
About your Explorer
The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. The powertrain here is the 2.3L 4-cylinder turbo with rear-wheel drive and a 10-speed automatic.
How the arrangement works
We follow up until the shop has the car booked in. The shop sets the price and the time after seeing the car. You agree everything with the shop before work begins.
Your rental while you wait
Keep moving with a rental while the shop has your car, by the day at our usual rates. We collect the rental when your car is back. We meet you with the car at the time we confirm, at your address or ours.
What to ask
Ask whether the shop will check anything related while the car is there. If a warning light was the reason, ask what the code was and what fixed it. Ask if the shop needs the car for a full day or only a few hours.
Between shop visits
Look at the tire tread before long trips. Have the battery tested before winter if it is more than a few years old. Note the mileage when each service is done, so you know when the next is due.
Talk to a person
A short request starts it: the car, the problem, and when suits you.
The 2025 Ford Explorer trims in Canada
Request car diagnostics
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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