Complaints
49
Crashes
8
Fires
0
Injuries
7
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2009 Ford Explorer Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#15 complaints
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Avg mileage:90,500 mi
#25 complaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Avg mileage:50,750 mi
Crash-related:1
#34 complaints
ENGINE
Avg mileage:90,794 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Ford Explorer.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 | — | — | 90,500 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 5 | 1 | — | 50,750 mi | |
| ENGINE | 4 | 1 | — | 90,794 mi | |
| WHEELS | 3 | 2 | — | 72,260 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 2 | 1 | — | 50,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 250 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 2 | — | — | 50,125 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 | 1 | — | 131,247 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | 1 | — | 50,000 mi | |
| SEATS | 2 | — | — | 140,000 mi | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT | 2 | — | — | 60 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | 1 | — | 92,372 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 | — | — | 105,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 2 | — | — | 105,508 mi | |
| CHILD SEAT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 88,350 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | — | — | 42,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 84,931 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | 169,015 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | 12,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | 76,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY | 1 | — | — | 67,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 | — | — | 95,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 34,500 mi |
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