Brake Caliper Pair for the 2020–2025 Ford Explorer

What 2020–2025 Explorer owners report about the brakes

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, the US federal vehicle-safety regulator, that mention a brake caliper on the 2020–2025 Ford Explorer, and 136 filed under its brakes. Those 3, by model year, as of September 18, 2026:

• 2020 Explorer: 1 complaint
• 2021 Explorer: none
• 2022 Explorer: none
• 2023 Explorer: none
• 2024 Explorer: none
• 2025 Explorer: 2 complaints

NHTSA publishes complaints as owners wrote them and does not verify them, so read them as a pattern rather than a diagnosis.

A 2020 Explorer owner, NHTSA complaint 11564689: "The rear left brake caliper locked up and caused damage to the wheel, tire, rotors and most of the brake assembly. Ford service thought that maybe a bolt fell out. The vehicle has ~36000 miles. I purchased what was called a bumper to bumper warranty from the dealership but was told it did not cover the problem."

Recalls that cover the brake caliper on the 2020–2025 Explorer

• 25V371000, 2025 models: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer vehicles. The bolts securing the front brake caliper may not be tightened properly, which can result in a loss of front brake function and possible wheel damage. Dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts as necessary.

A recall repair is free at any Ford dealer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you pay anyone for this part — us included.

Which brake caliper a 2020–2025 Explorer takes

Calipers differ by brake package — trims with larger rotors take larger calipers — and by axle and side. The 2020–2025 Ford Explorer came with several powertrains, among them 2.3L I4 Automatic 4WD and 3.0L V6 Automatic 4WD. That is why we ask for the VIN, or the year, engine and trim, and confirm the part against it before you pay rather than after it arrives.

What we source it from

10 brake calipers from Cardone, Centric, Dorman, Power Stop and Raybestos, new and remanufactured, $219.99 to $349.99, with flat $30 shipping anywhere in the US. If a part we confirmed as a fit does not fit your vehicle, we cover the return and the replacement.