2025 Ford Explorer brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 19 complaints for the 2025 Ford Explorer, 11% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 19 11% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 5 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 5 crashes, 4 injuries.
What owners wrote
On October 24, 2024, my 2025 Ford Explorer ST experienced a sudden steering column lock and complete loss of braking while I was driving, leading to a crash and injuries. The vehicle had approximately 800 miles and was a warranty replacement provided weeks earlier. Prior to delivery, the dealer referenced a Quality Assurance hold of about two months on this vehicle, which was not disclosed to me in any detail.
The contact owns a 2025 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The vehicle crashed into the driver's side of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard. The contact was transported to the local medical center for medical attention. The contact sustained bruises and contusions during the crash. The contact sustained a continuous headache after the crash.
Other problems reported for the 2025 Ford Explorer
- Electrical system 23 complaints
- Forward collision avoidance 18 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 16 complaints