2025 Ford Explorer
Specs, fuel economy, oil capacity, recalls, and reliability for the 2025 Ford Explorer.
- Engine
- 2.3L EcoBoost
- Drive
- Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
- Transmission
- Automatic 10-spd
- Fuel type
- Regular
- Vehicle class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- City MPG
- 20
- Highway MPG
- 27
- Combined MPG
- 23
- Est. annual fuel cost
- $1,900
Explorer reliability score
Scored from NHTSA consumer complaint volume and severity for this model year. Most-reported component: Electrical System.
- Complaints
- 111
- Crashes
- 11
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 3
2025 Explorer oil capacity & type
- Viscosity
- 5W-30
- Oil type
- Full Synthetic
- Capacity (with filter)
- 5.7 qt
- Capacity (without filter)
- 5.4 qt
- OEM oil filter
- Motorcraft FL-500S
- Drain plug torque
- 27.1 Nm (20 ft-lbs)
2025 Ford Explorer recalls
20 NHTSA safety recalls on file — showing the 5 most recent.
- 24V634000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Lincoln Corsair, 2023-2024 Escape, 2024 Mustang, and 2025 Explorer vehicles. The fuel injectors may have…
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- 24V801000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The rearview camera image may fail when the vehicle speed reaches…
The loss of the rearview camera image while in reverse can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 24V852000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln…
Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a…
- 25V020000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The transmission may be improperly secured due to loose cross…
An improperly secured transmission can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 25V164000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Bronco, 2024 Ranger, 2025 Mustang, Explorer, and Aviator vehicles. The transmission valve body…
Unexpected vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.
What's on this 2025 Ford Explorer page
- Ford Explorer engine specs and horsepower
- EPA fuel economy for the 2025 Explorer — city, highway, and combined MPG
- Oil capacity and recommended viscosity for the Explorer
- Active NHTSA safety recalls and technical service bulletins
- Reliability score and commonly reported Explorer issues
- Towing & payload ratings (for Ford trucks and SUVs)
- Manufacturer maintenance schedule by mileage
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