2025 Ford Explorer Powertrain / Transmission Recall 25V239000 (Ford 25S35)

NHTSA recall 25V239000 (Ford recall 25S35) covers about 24,655 2025 Ford Explorer vehicles (powertrain / transmission), filed with NHTSA Apr 11, 2025. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 25V239000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

24,655
vehicles affected (potential)
2025
model years
Apr 11, 2025
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Powertrain / transmission (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.

The 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.

The remedy and its status

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.

Status: NHTSA lists Jun 6, 2025 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

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.

Ford recall number 25S35

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 25V239000 as 25S35. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "25S35 recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Ford Explorer2025All Explorer recallsYears to avoid

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Apr 11, 2025
Owner notification
Jun 6, 2025
Build dates covered
Dec 6, 2023 to Sep 6, 2024
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Ford Motor Company

Check your VIN for 25V239000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 25V239000 is open, call any Ford dealer's service department and give them the recall number (25V239000 or 25S35). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 25V239000?

NHTSA recall 25V239000 (Ford recall 25S35) covers about 24,655 2025 Ford Explorer vehicles (powertrain / transmission), filed with NHTSA Apr 11, 2025. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2025 Explorer vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 25V239000?

NHTSA's record for 25V239000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "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." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 25V239000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Ford dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 25V239000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge." NHTSA lists Jun 6, 2025 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Ford recall number for 25V239000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 25S35. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (25S35) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 25V239000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 25V239000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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