Ford Explorer: Risk of unintended vehicle movement

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Ford is recalling 4,099 Explorer PHEV vehicles manufactured between 7 February 2019 and 1 April 2022 to authorized workshops worldwide. The reason for the recall is an incomplete software update, which may cause a mounting bolt in the rear axle area to break. A vehicle parked solely with the gear selector in the “P” (Park) position may not be adequately secured against unintended movement if the handbrake is not also engaged. Additionally, a loss of drive may occur.

At an authorised workshop, the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software will be updated to complete the previously incomplete measure (code 22S27).

The Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA) monitors the recall under the reference number “15099R“. The internal manufacturer code is “25S22“.

Recall details

Make:	Ford
Models:	Explorer PHEV
Year of manufacture:	2019 – 2022
Production:	7. 2. 2019 – 1. 4. 2022
Extent:	4,099
Codes:	25S22
KBA publication dates:	15. 9. 2025

Source: KBA 15099R (Search Rückrufcode: 25S22)

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