The Ford Explorer has long been one of the best SUVs to buy, and many feel this is true for the 2025 model. However, one woman recently took to social media to share that her SUV won’t start after only two weeks of ownership. Because of this, she had to have it towed to the auto mechanics at the dealership. Still, the internet says she’s starting it the wrong way. 

The 2025 Explorer might have a start-up issue

Many drivers still think the Ford Explorer is among the best SUVs to buy in 2025. However, the number of people who believe that isn’t as high as other vehicles. Recently, a woman named Jamie Michelle took to TikTok to share her experience with the 2025 model. The video finds her sitting in the SUV, saying how cute she thought it was. However, her text overlay reads, “My 2025 Ford Explorer was towed back to the dealership with 3,000 miles.” It went on to say that Ford has no idea what’s wrong. 

The woman goes on to show that the 2025 Ford Explorer won’t start when she presses the button with her foot on the brake. However, she can auto-start the vehicle. The problem is that when she puts it in gear, it just shuts off. She later gave an update and said that the auto mechanics were able to mostly fix it but that the car was still “glitchy.” Regarding the internet, some people accused her of not having her foot on the brake, and some said she hadn’t pressed the button for long enough. 

The 2025 Ford Explorer not starting isn’t a widespread issue. However, it’s still a new vehicle. This may be something people who own it may need to watch out for. People who notice issues of this kind should report them to the NHTSA to ensure they can be addressed.