Power Train Related Problems of the 2025 Ford Explorer

Table 1 shows two common power train related problems of the 2025 Ford Explorer. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (ten problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission control module (two problems).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Ford Explorer

Problem Category Number of Problems
Power Train problems
10
Automatic Transmission Control Module problems
2

Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2025 Ford Explorer

The Power Train problem

On March 2nd 2026, while operating my 2025 Ford Explorer st at highway speeds of approximately 78 mph, the vehicle experienced a sudden, uncommanded shift from drive into neutral. This resulted in an immediate and total loss of motive power in live traffic, creating a life-threatening safety hazard   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Control Module problem

After the Ford recall software update, the gear shifter will turn itself out of park and either into drive or reverse. The software update was in regards to the pcm resetting itself. We took it to the Ford dealer and because they can not duplicate the problem, the truck was returned to us.   Read details...


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