2025 Ford Explorer: Power Train complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 15 owner complaints for the 2025 Ford Explorer that list the power train component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11734777 (filed 04/30/2026): “Vehicle shut down while driving. stop safely now, red triangle on ic, and engine disabled. pcm code p1a0c:00:28 hybrid powertrain control module - engine disabled.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11734781 (filed 04/30/2026): “2025 hybrid piu/explorer) for a cel with pcm codes p0a1e:00:a8 for a starter/generator control module fault.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11734783 (filed 04/30/2026): “Hybrid fault - service charging system fault displayed. verified concern. hooked up ids and checked for codes. multiple codes in multiple modules present for engine restart, battery, and low voltage conditions. hooked up ford battery tester and performed battery test on both the 12-volt main and aux…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Diagnosis needs a scan tool; repair or replacement needs a lift, transmission jack and the manufacturer's fluid fill/relearn procedure. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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