2025 Ford Explorer EV problems
The 2025 Ford Explorer EV was sold with an engine that we have documented: the MEB (ID.3, ID.4, ID.7, ID.Buzz, Enyaq, Born, Q4 e-tron). The MEB (ID.3, ID.4, ID.7, ID.Buzz, Enyaq, Born, Q4 e-tron) has serious faults that affect the cars of that year.
2025 Ford Explorer EV score: acceptable reliability
Calculated using only 2 documented faults and their sources: the most serious and frequent faults weigh more. Provisional: the rest of the car (suspension, brakes, electronics…) has not been analysed yet. How it is calculated
- Electric motor6.42 faults
- GearboxNot analysed
- SuspensionNot analysed
- BrakesNot analysed
- Tyres and wheelsNot analysed
- SteeringNot analysed
- Electrical systemNot analysed
- Headlights and lightsNot analysed
- Electronics and infotainmentNot analysed
- Climate controlNot analysed
- Bodywork and interiorNot analysed
- Airbags and safetyNot analysed
What changes compared with the 2024 Ford Explorer EV
- Score: 5.4 → 6.4
- No longer affected by: faulty modules in the high-voltage battery with fire risk (MEB (ID.3, ID.4, ID.7, ID.Buzz, Enyaq, Born, Q4 e-tron))
MEB (ID.3, ID.4, ID.7, ID.Buzz, Enyaq, Born, Q4 e-tron) engine in the 2025 Ford Explorer EV
Names: Explorer Standard Range RWD · Explorer Extended Range RWD · Explorer Extended Range AWD
- With caution
55 to 62 kWh gross batteries with APP 310 motor (2020-2024)
146–204 hp · APP 310
Covers cars built from 2020-2022, the period of the 2026 battery recalls and of measures 93P7/93Q2. Ask for the VIN and proof of the campaigns.[3][4][5]
- With caution
APP 550 motor, 210 to 240 kW (2023-)
282–326 hp · APP 550
It is very recent and there is little data on faults specific to the motor. The ID.7 is covered by the 93MV and 93MF campaigns of October 2026.[6][7]
- With caution
All-wheel drive with front asynchronous motor (2021-)
261–340 hp · AKA 150 (ID.7 GTX)
There is no specific data on faults in the front motor or reduction gear; the battery shares the campaigns of the rear-wheel-drive versions. Check the VIN as for the rest of the platform.[3][6]
Faults that affect 2025 cars
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalTraction batteryFaulty supplier cells: charging limited to 80% until the battery is checkedIn October 2026 the KBA published new campaigns (93MV, 93MF and 93W4 on the Born) for high-voltage battery cells that do not meet the required quality. While the car is being checked, charging is limited to 80% and must be done outdoors.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalChargingCharging that does not start or cuts out (AC and fast charging)In several MEB cars, owners and the press describe charging that does not start or is interrupted, both on AC and on fast charging. The sources point to the on-board charger, connector locking or software, with no single cause.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2025 Ford Explorer EV reliable?
The 2025 Ford Explorer EV was sold with an engine that we have documented: the MEB (ID.3, ID.4, ID.7, ID.Buzz, Enyaq, Born, Q4 e-tron). The MEB (ID.3, ID.4, ID.7, ID.Buzz, Enyaq, Born, Q4 e-tron) has serious faults that affect the cars of that year.
Is the 2025 Ford Explorer EV better than the 2024?
Our score goes from 5.4 in 2024 to 6.4 in 2025. No longer affected by: faulty modules in the high-voltage battery with fire risk (MEB (ID.3, ID.4, ID.7, ID.Buzz, Enyaq, Born, Q4 e-tron)).
What is the best year for the Ford Explorer EV?
According to our score, the best is 2026 (8.6/10). The year with the worst score is 2024 (5.4/10). Each year's score counts only the engines sold that year and the faults that affect those cars.
What faults does the 2025 Ford Explorer EV have?
The most important ones documented for 2025 cars are: faulty supplier cells: charging limited to 80% until the battery is checked (MEB (ID.3, ID.4, ID.7, ID.Buzz, Enyaq, Born, Q4 e-tron), critical severity) and charging that does not start or cuts out (AC and fast charging) (MEB (ID.3, ID.4, ID.7, ID.Buzz, Enyaq, Born, Q4 e-tron), medium severity).
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Sources
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- Ford Explorer EVWikipedia (en) · Encyclopedia · consulted 31 October 2026
- Ford Explorer EV (2024+): bekannte Probleme und Rückrufecarwiki.de · Buying guide or workshop · published 22 October 2026 · consulted 31 October 2026 · in German
- Safety Gate SR/00953/26: VW ID. BUZZ, ID.3, ID.4, ID.5, ID.BUZZ CARGO (batería de alta tensión)EU Safety Gate · Official body · published 31 March 2026 · consulted 30 October 2026
- Cupra Born: Bekannte Probleme, Schwachstellen und RückrufeGebrauchtwagenberater · Motoring press · published 7 August 2026 · consulted 30 October 2026 · in German
- VW ID.3: bekannte Probleme, Schwachstellen und RückrufeGebrauchtwagenberater · Motoring press · published 19 May 2025 · consulted 30 October 2026 · in German
- Brandgefahr: Rückruf für VW ID.3, ID.4, ID.7, ID. Buzz und Cupra BornADAC · Reliability study · published 21 October 2026 · consulted 30 October 2026 · in German
- VW bereitet Batterie-Rückruf für mehrere ID.-Modelle vorelectrive · Motoring press · published 16 October 2026 · consulted 30 October 2026 · in German