Worst 2015 Ford Explorer Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
STEERING
STRUCTURE
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Ford Explorer.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 391 | 6 | — | 34,505 mi | |
| STEERING | 329 | 4 | — | 67,655 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 246 | — | — | 101,853 mi | |
| ENGINE | 225 | 1 | 1 | 39,768 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 127 | 4 | — | 52,336 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 86 | 1 | — | 32,718 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 85 | — | — | 53,588 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 83 | 7 | — | 64,768 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 81 | 4 | — | 50,898 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 80 | 10 | — | 241,283 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 68 | — | — | 97,899 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 37 | 3 | — | 70,929 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 34 | 1 | — | 40,708 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 26 | — | — | 104,436 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 24 | 4 | — | 42,671 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 23 | — | — | 58,447 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 17 | — | — | 54,609 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 16 | 1 | — | 54,460 mi | |
| SEATS | 16 | 1 | — | 62,169 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 16 | 2 | — | 75,174 mi | |
| WHEELS | 15 | 2 | — | 78,683 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 10 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DOOR | 8 | — | — | 68,625 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 7 | — | — | 47,500 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING | 6 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 6 | — | — | 59,867 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 5 | — | — | 192,260 mi | |
| STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 5 | — | — | 60,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 5 | — | — | 68,899 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 4 | — | — | 130,334 mi |
Recalls for 2015 Ford Explorer
18 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~20,643,176 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
+ 8 more recalls
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