CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A damaged park system can result in a vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park without the parking brake applied. An engine stall while driving can result in a sudden loss of drive power. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S35.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The powertrain control module, which manages the engine and transmission, may reset while the vehicle is being driven. This can cause the engine to stall, leading to a sudden loss of drive power, or it can damage the park system so the vehicle may roll away after being placed in park without the parking brake applied. Either situation raises the risk of a crash.
The remedy is a free software update to the powertrain control module, performed by an authorized dealer. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2025. If you have questions, you can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332, quoting recall number 25S35.
To confirm whether your vehicle is affected, check your VIN for open recalls on NHTSA or Ford's website, and schedule the repair with an authorized Ford dealer as soon as possible. Until then, always apply the parking brake when parking.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Explorer | 2025 |
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