2019 Ford Explorer problems and complaints
Owners have filed 299 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Ford Explorer. The most-reported areas: Structure (150), Unknown Or Other (47), Power Train (35).
Key takeaways
- 299 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 2 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 6 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 150 | 50% |
| Unknown Or Other | 47 | 16% |
| Power Train | 35 | 12% |
| Electrical System | 20 | 7% |
| Engine | 19 | 6% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 14 | 5% |
| Suspension | 11 | 4% |
| Steering | 9 | 3% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 6 | 2% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 4 | 1% |
| Wheels | 4 | 1% |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Ford Explorer 4 DR SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2019 Ford Explorer 4 DR SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System - filed 2026-10-02
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the radio displayed the rear-view camera image or rebooted. The dealer was notified of the failure by phone and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall associated with the failure. The failure mileage ...
Unknown Or Other,visibility/Wiper - filed 2026-09-28
We have contacted Ford Motor Company previously about this issue. The leather dash pad on our Explorer is detached near the windshield and is rolling up back towards the interior of the vehicle. The dealer has inspected (Deacon Jones, Goldsboro, NC) and has confirmed the issue. Original quote to fix was approximatel...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-09-28
The cowl grille/top trim has become extremely brittle and deteriorated. The material is breaking apart simply from being touched, and pieces are coming loose and flying off while I’m driving. the entire edge of the cowl is crumbling and separating from the vehicle. This appears to be material deterioration rather than ...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.