Worst 2019 Ford Explorer Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
STRUCTURE
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
STRUCTURE:BODY
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Ford Explorer.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | 98 | — | — | 67,863 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 44 | — | — | 7,663 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 38 | — | — | 11,024 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 28 | — | — | 76,833 mi | |
| ENGINE | 18 | — | — | 30,110 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 13 | — | — | 4,250 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 11 | — | — | 33,694 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 8 | — | — | 61,024 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 7 | — | — | 55,200 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 6 | — | — | 77,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 6 | 1 | — | 28,900 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER | 4 | — | — | 77,500 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 3 | — | — | 7,083 mi | |
| WHEELS | 3 | — | — | 7,100 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 2 | — | — | 13,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 2 | — | — | 10,850 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 2 | — | — | 40,000 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 | — | — | 42,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | — | 1,100 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 1 | — | — | 36,066 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 1 | — | — | 68,500 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 52,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS | 1 | — | — | 60,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 1 | — | — | 83,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | — | — | 2,500 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT | 1 | — | — | 36,066 mi |
Recalls for 2019 Ford Explorer
15 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~10,205,617 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Focus, 2019 Explorer, and 2024 Explorer vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Focus, 2019 Explorer, and 2024 Explorer vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles. The A-pillar trim retention clips may not be properly engaged, allowing the trim to detach.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles. The A-pillar trim retention clips may not be properly engaged, allowing the trim to detach.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles. The retention pins could loosen and allow the roof rail covers to detach from the vehicle.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles. The retention pins could loosen and allow the roof rail covers to detach from the vehicle.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles. The retention pins could loosen and allow the roof rail covers to detach from the vehicle.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles. The retention pins could loosen and allow the roof rail covers to detach from the vehicle.
+ 5 more recalls
Other Ford Explorer Years
Wider context: See the full Ford Explorer reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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