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2025 Ford Explorer

The 2025 Ford Explorer has 167 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (14%) concerns electrical system. Next are brakes (11%) and forward collision avoidance (11%).

At a glance

Complaints
167 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Electrical system 14% of complaints
Recalls
20
Fuel economy
20 to 24 MPG combined
Safety rating
5 of 5 stars NHTSA overall

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls and 5-Star ratings; U.S. EPA

Problems owners report

The 2025 Ford Explorer has 167 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (14%) concerns electrical system. Next are brakes (11%) and forward collision avoidance (11%).

Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 2025 Ford Explorer

Recalls

The 2025 Ford Explorer is affected by 20 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.

All 20 recall campaigns for the 2025 Ford Explorer

Fuel economy

The EPA lists 6 versions of the 2025 Ford Explorer. Combined fuel economy ranges from 20 to 24 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 20 city / 29 highway.

Every version and its yearly fuel cost

Safety rating

In NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2025 Ford Explorer earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Frontal, side and rollover ratings

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