The 2025 Ford Explorer has 24 drivetrain parts with verified fitment on this page — 7 part types and 10 brands, covering all 3 engine options (2.3L L4 Turbocharged, 3.0L V6 Turbocharged and 3.3L V6). Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.
The drivetrain system on the 2025 Ford Explorer moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware. The largest groups are Transfer Case Fluid (10 parts), Gear Oil (5 parts) and CV Axle (4 parts). The other 4 part types cover the remaining 5 parts.
The 2025 Ford Explorer was sold with 3 engines. 8 parts fit every engine; the other 16 are engine-specific. Each part shows which engine(s) it fits.
The most listed brands for 2025 Ford Explorer drivetrain parts are VALVOLINE (10 parts), MOTORCRAFT (4 parts) and MOBIL (2 parts), plus 7 more brands.
3 parts on this 2025 Ford Explorer page carry a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — including VALVOLINE VV982 (Gear Oil) and ACDELCO 109243 (Transfer Case Fluid). Click any part number to see every vehicle that part fits.
CV Axle
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOTORCRAFT Fits: all 2025 Explorer engines | TX13116 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front RightComplete Underbody Corrosion Protect | View on Amazon |
| MOTORCRAFT Fits: all 2025 Explorer engines | TX1309 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front LeftAWD | View on Amazon |
| MOTORCRAFT Fits: all 2025 Explorer engines | TX13115 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Rightwithout Underbody Corrosion Protection | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: all 2025 Explorer engines | FD86082 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | AAR Joint Design | View on Amazon |
This table covers the complete CV axle shafts from differential (or hub) to wheel. Typical signs include a click in tight turns, grease flung around the wheel well, or a vibration that builds with speed. A torn boot caught early is a boot kit; caught late it is the whole axle. Torque the axle nut to the method in the notes.
4 CV Axle parts for the 2025 Ford Explorer come from 2 brands — MOTORCRAFT and TRAKMOTIVE. Every part fits all 3 engine options (2.3L L4 Turbocharged, 3.0L V6 Turbocharged and 3.3L V6).
Listed part numbers: MOTORCRAFT TX13116, MOTORCRAFT TX1309 and MOTORCRAFT TX13115, plus the other parts above.
Differential Pinion Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKF Fits: 2.3L L4 Turbocharged, 3.3L V6 | 12535A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rearwith AWD | View on Amazon |
This table covers the seals at the differential pinion yoke. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again.
This group shows a single part: SKF 12535A.
Drive Shaft Center Support Bearing
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANCHOR Fits: all 2025 Explorer engines | 6147 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rearwith 30mm Inside Diameter Bearing(s) | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Drive Shaft Center Support bearings. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly.
One part is listed for the 2025 Ford Explorer — ANCHOR 6147.
Gear Oil
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VALVOLINE Popular Fits: 2.3L L4 Turbocharged, 3.0L V6 Turbocharged | VV982 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-14 0 Gear Oil1 Quart | View on Amazon |
| MOBIL Fits: 2.3L L4 Turbocharged, 3.0L V6 Turbocharged | 102490 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Synthetic Gear Lube Limited Slip 75W-14 0Mobil 1 Synthetic Gear Lubricant LS 75W-14 0 | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE Fits: 2.3L L4 Turbocharged, 3.0L V6 Turbocharged | 889787 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Full Synthetic SAE 75W-14 0 Gear Oil1 Quart Flex Fill | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE Fits: 2.3L L4 Turbocharged, 3.0L V6 Turbocharged | 887344 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-14 0 Gear Oil1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE Fits: 2.3L L4 Turbocharged, 3.0L V6 Turbocharged | VV981 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-14 0 Gear Oil5 Gallon | View on Amazon |
This table covers the gear oils specified for the axle or transfer case. Typical signs include a low-oil lamp, knocking, or oil that has gone thin before the next interval. Match the viscosity and spec in the notes, not just the weight on the bottle.
5 Gear Oil parts for the 2025 Ford Explorer come from 2 brands — VALVOLINE and MOBIL. The "Popular" part is VALVOLINE VV982.
Part numbers include VALVOLINE VV982, MOBIL 102490 and VALVOLINE 889787, among others listed above.
Transfer Case Fluid
Dexron
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACDELCO Popular Fits: 2.3L L4 Turbocharged, 3.0L V6 Turbocharged | 109243 | 🇺🇸 US | Container Type: Plastic Container | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE Fits: 2.3L L4 Turbocharged, 3.0L V6 Turbocharged | 822405 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Dexron VI/Mercon LV ATF1 Quart | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE Fits: 2.3L L4 Turbocharged, 3.0L V6 Turbocharged | 883572 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Dexron VI/Mercon LV ATF1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
Multi-Vehicle
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VALVOLINE Popular Fits: 2.3L L4 Turbocharged, 3.0L V6 Turbocharged | VV3246 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Max Life Multi-Vehicle or Maxlife Multi-Vehicle Full Synthetic ATF1 Quart | View on Amazon |
| LUCAS OIL Fits: 2.3L L4 Turbocharged, 3.0L V6 Turbocharged | 11255 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | LOW VISCOSITY SYNTHETIC MULTI-VEHICLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID1 qt | View on Amazon |
| LUCAS OIL Fits: 2.3L L4 Turbocharged, 3.0L V6 Turbocharged | 18037 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Low Viscosity Synthetic Multi-Vehicle Automatic Transmission Fluid6 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| MOBIL Fits: 2.3L L4 Turbocharged, 3.0L V6 Turbocharged | 126505 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Multi-Vehicle ATF | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE Fits: 2.3L L4 Turbocharged, 3.0L V6 Turbocharged | 773775 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Max Life Multi-Vehicle or Maxlife Multi-Vehicle Full Synthetic ATF1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE Fits: 2.3L L4 Turbocharged, 3.0L V6 Turbocharged | 881051 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Maxlife Multi-Vehicle Full Synthetic ATF5 Gallon Bay Box | View on Amazon |
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VALVOLINE Fits: 2.3L L4 Turbocharged, 3.0L V6 Turbocharged | 899179 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Extended Protection Full Synthetic ATF1 Quart | View on Amazon |
This table covers the fluids specified for the transfer case. Typical signs include discolored fluid, a burnt smell, or a level that keeps dropping. Use only the specification in the notes — the tables group grades because they are not interchangeable.
10 Transfer Case Fluid parts for the 2025 Ford Explorer come from 4 brands — VALVOLINE, LUCAS OIL, ACDELCO and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is ACDELCO 109243.
The Dexron section lists 3 options from VALVOLINE and ACDELCO — grouped under the catalog's "Dexron" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. ACDELCO 109243 is listed in this group.
The Multi-Vehicle section lists 6 options from VALVOLINE, LUCAS OIL and MOBIL — grouped under the catalog's "Multi-Vehicle" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. VALVOLINE VV3246 is listed in this group.
1 further part sits outside the graded sections, with the same engine-level match.
Transfer Case Motor
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOTORCRAFT Fits: all 2025 Explorer engines | MM1424 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Transfer Case motors. Typical signs include no motion, a squeal, or a motor that only runs on one speed. Confirm power, ground and the control module before replacing the motor.
One part is listed for the 2025 Ford Explorer — MOTORCRAFT MM1424.
Universal Joint
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FVP Fits: all 2025 Explorer engines | 2180153 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | GreasableGrease Fitting in Bearing Cap | View on Amazon |
| GMB Fits: all 2025 Explorer engines | 2180153 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | GreasableGrease Fitting in Bearing Cap | View on Amazon |
This table covers the U-joints in the driveshaft.
2 Universal Joint parts for the 2025 Ford Explorer come from 2 brands — FVP and GMB. Every part fits all 3 engine options (2.3L L4 Turbocharged, 3.0L V6 Turbocharged and 3.3L V6).
Part numbers include FVP 2180153, among others listed above.
Buying Drivetrain Parts for a 2025 Ford Explorer
On this vehicle, the drivetrain system moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware.
- Match the engine first. Some drivetrain parts fit every engine; others are engine-specific. Each row shows which engine(s) it fits.
- Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
- Where labor overlaps, replace the differential or transfer-case fluid with any axle or seal job while everything is already open.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: Transfer Case Fluid and Gear Oil .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many drivetrain parts fit the 2025 Ford Explorer?
Our catalog currently lists 24 drivetrain parts for the 2025 Ford Explorer across 7 subcategories and 10 brands, covering all 3 engine options (2.3L L4 Turbocharged, 3.0L V6 Turbocharged and 3.3L V6). Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
Do drivetrain parts differ between 2025 Ford Explorer engines?
Some do. 8 parts fit every engine; the other 16 are engine-specific. Each row (and the filter at the top) shows which. If you're unsure which engine you have, check the emissions label under the hood or the 8th character of your VIN.
What are the signs of drivetrain problems on a 2025 Ford Explorer?
Common symptoms include clicking in tight turns, a clunk when shifting between drive and reverse, vibration that builds with speed, or gear oil on the inside of a wheel. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.
What should I replace at the same time?
Where labor overlaps, replace the differential or transfer-case fluid with any axle or seal job while everything is already open.
What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?
They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 2025 Ford Explorer was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.
How do I make sure a part fits my 2025 Ford Explorer?
First match the engine — each row shows which engine(s) the part fits. Then a torn CV boot caught early is a cheap boot kit; caught late it is a whole axle — inspect before deciding which to buy. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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