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Service bulletins for the 2025 Ford Explorer

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

189 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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TSB 25-24772025-10-14. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: Poor speaker sound quality (static, pop, crackle) while using Bluetooth audio Poor outbound phone call sound quality while using Bluetooth This may be due to the APIM (accessory protocol interface module) software.
SSM 542542025-10-02. Service bulletin. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2025 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit a condition where the instrument panel cluster (IPC) displays an unexpected Watch the Road warning while using BlueCruise with no diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) stored related to the driver-assist systems. This may be due to the steering column tilt angle and/or driver seat position (height and backrest angle). Replacing components is not expected to resolve this issue. Optimize driver head position by adjusting the steering column tilt angle and driver seat position (height and backrest angle) to ensure the driver status monitor camera (DSMC) mounted on top of the steering column has a clear view of the drivers entire face from chin to forehead. Provide both Explorer and Aviator customers with a printout of the Lincoln Aviator Owners Manual page titled, Lincoln BlueCruise > How Does BlueCruise Work. The Explorer Owner's Manual is in process of being updated. If the customers symptom persists after the above adjustments have been performed, continue with normal diagnostics found in the Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 419-03B.
SSM 542332025-10-02. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY/WIPER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Some 2025 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may exhibit a "Front Camera Fault Service Required" message appearing in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) C1001:31 setting in the image processing module A (IPMA). This may be due to a loose or partial connection at the front windshield camera, connector C9449 on Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility and C9128 on Aviator. Check and verify this connection prior to starting Workshop Manual (WSM) Pinpoint Tests. If the connection is secure, continue with normal diagnostics.
SSM 542272025-09-23. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2024-2025 Nautilus and 2025 Explorer/Aviator/Expedition/Navigator vehicles equipped with Ford/Lincoln Digital Experience may exhibit a "Map Source Not Available" message on the instrument panel cluster display (IPC) when using Google Maps via Apple CarPlay®. Google Maps does not yet support displaying the navigation map on the IPC within the Apple CarPlay® environment and this is currently the expected behavior. Replacing or reprogramming the accessory protocol interface module (APIM) will not resolve this condition and no diagnosis or repair is necessary. Inform the customer that a future Google Maps update for iPhone is anticipated to enable this functionality. This update will be delivered directly through the Google Maps app on their iPhone and will not require an over the air (OTA) software update or dealership visit.
SSM 542022025-09-18. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY/WIPER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE:BODY. Some 2023-2025 Explorer (rear windows only), Bronco Sport, Escape, and Maverick vehicles equipped with minor feature code B2DAC may exhibit an inoperative passenger front and/or rear window switch. To confirm a vehicle is built with a certain minor feature code, review the build information by clicking "Additional Information" under Vehicle Information or double-clicking the vehicle identification number (VIN) in the upper left corner of Professional Technician System (PTS). This may be due to an open diode in one of the passenger window switches. To correct the condition, replace the passenger window switch of the affected window. If the condition persists continue with normal diagnostics. Refer to Workshop Manual, Section 501-11. For claiming, use causal part 14529 and labor operation 14529A in the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual.
TSB 25-24212025-09-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; UNKNOWN OR OTHER; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. This article supersedes TSB 25-2283 to add production cutoff dates. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: Inbound call cannot be heard Wireless charger icon inaccurate Auto hold, auto start-stop, and/or defrost button LED indicators inoperative This may be due to the accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software.
25H032025-09-02. Other. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. Certain 2024 - 2025 Model Year Bronco, Bronco Sport, Corsair, Escape, Explorer, Maverick, Mustang, and Ranger Vehicles with 1.5L, 2.0L, or 2.3L Engine Spark Plug Replacement
TSB 25-23722025-08-12. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This article supersedes TSB 25-2294 to update the vehicle lines affected. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit driver assistance feature warning messages displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC). Additionally, some modules may store invalid data/lost communication diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs). This may be due to software in the image processing module A (IPMA).
TCU-25.2.8.4 Explorer2025-08-05. Over-the-air update. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Software Update: Quality improvements include: -Includes a recovery mechanism for memory data in the Telematics Control Unit (TCU)
SSM 540902025-08-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2021-2025 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC4/Digital Experience may exhibit an unsuccessful telematics control unit module (TCU) software update or software activation during a universal serial bus (USB) update. This may be due to the vehicle connectivity setting being disabled.
25P202025-08-02. Other. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Certain 2025 Model Year Bronco, Explorer, Mustang, and Ranger Vehicles Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Replacement On all affected vehicles, the Engine Coolant Temperature sensor (ECT) may have a poor solder joint internally, causing a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) to set against the sensor for an open circuit and the check engine light to illuminate
SSM 540512025-07-24. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2024-2025 Nautilus, 2025 Explorer/Aviator/Expedition/Navigator vehicles may occasionally require a hard reset of the Ford/Lincoln Digital Experience system. To perform a hard reset, press and release the volume button on the center console 5 times within 7 seconds. Some vehicles with older level software may require the volume button to be pressed and held for at least 5 seconds. The Owners Manual is in process of being updated with this information.
SSM 540412025-07-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VISIBILITY/WIPER. Some 2023-2025 Explorer (rear windows only), Bronco Sport, Escape, and Maverick vehicles equipped with minor feature code B2DAC may exhibit an inoperative passenger front and/or rear window. To confirm a vehicle is built with a certain minor feature code, review the build information by clicking "Additional Information" under Vehicle Information or double-clicking the vehicle identification number (VIN) in the upper left corner of Professional Technician System (PTS). This may be due to an open diode in the window switch. To correct the condition, replace the window switch of the affected window. If the condition persists continue with normal diagnostics. Refer to Workshop Manual, Section 501-11. For claiming, use causal part 14529 and labor operation 14529A in the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual.
SSM 540142025-07-08. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2025 Explorer Active/Police Interceptor® Utility/Expedition/Navigator/Nautilus vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) B1A01:01, B1A02:01, B1A03:01, B1A04:01, B1A05:01 and/or B1A06:01 in the audio front control module (ACM) with no customer symptoms. This condition does not affect vehicle durability and no additional diagnosis or service is required.
ECG-25.2.8.4.1 Explorer2025-07-03. Over-the-air update. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Quality improvements include: -Robustness action to ensure Diagnostic Trouble Codes are being set correctly. -Prevents a network communication error that may cause an error message in the center screen
SSM 538802025-06-11. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2024-2025 Nautilus, 2025 Explorer/Aviator/Expedition/Navigator vehicles may occasionally require a hard reset of the Ford/Lincoln Digital Experience system. To perform a hard reset, press and release the volume button on the center console 5 times within 7 seconds. Some Nautilus vehicles with older level software, may require the volume button to be pressed and held for at least 5 seconds. The Owners Manual is in process of being updated with this information.
SSM 538632025-06-11. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING; VISIBILITY/WIPER; UNKNOWN OR OTHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2025 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit driver assistance feature warning messages displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC). Additionally, some modules may store invalid data/lost communication diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs). The image processing module A (IPMA) should not store these DTCs. This condition may be due to the software in the IPMA causing no communication on the network. To restore communication/function, download and run the "IPMA - Image Processing Module A (IPMA) Recovery" app in the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) tool, then "Trusted Real-Time Operation Network (TRON) Module Authentication" following FDRS screen instructions. Next, download and run the "IPMA - Image Processing Module A (IPMA) Alignment" app, recheck DTCs and confirm that all warning messages are cleared from the IPC. For vehicles equipped with a 360 degree camera, perform the "360 Degree View Camera Alignment" procedure in Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 413-13. If these steps correct the condition, release the vehicle back to the customer.
SSM 538152025-05-28. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2025 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit driver assistance feature warning messages displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC).
SSM 527952024-09-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2024 Bronco Sport/Escape and 2025 Explorer vehicles may have been ordered with a DIO Securicode® RKE wired keypad that requires installation and enabling by the dealer prior to delivery.
SSM 526772024-07-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2025 Explorer XLT/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble code (DTCs) B1A01:01, B1A02:01, B1A03:01, B1A04:01, B1A05:01 and/or B1A06:01 in the audio control module (ACM). This may be due a software concern within the ACM. If any of these DTCs are identified but the vehicle does not present any radio functionality concerns, replacement or reprogramming of the ACM will not resolve this condition at this time. Engineering is currently working on a solution and a software update is expected in Q3 2024

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