2019 Ford Explorer problems and complaints
Owners have filed 295 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Ford Explorer. The most-reported areas: Structure (149), Unknown Or Other (45), Power Train (35).
Key takeaways
- 295 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 | 149 | 51% |
| Unknown Or Other | 45 | 15% |
| Power Train | 35 | 12% |
| Engine | 19 | 6% |
| Electrical System | 19 | 6% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 14 | 5% |
| Suspension | 11 | 4% |
| Steering | 9 | 3% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 6 | 2% |
| Wheels | 4 | 1% |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 1% |
| Visibility | 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.
Structure - filed 2026-09-21
Driver side roof rack cover blew off while driving on the highway. Dealer says they previously repaired this under an existing recall and is not going to fix it again. I understand a new recall was issued in July 2026, but our vin is not covered even though ours blew off
Latches/Locks/Linkages - filed 2026-09-08
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the message "Right Rear Door Ajar" was displayed. The contact moved the rear passenger’s side door latch several times and was able to fix the failure. However, the failure recurred. The contact was concerned that the failure w...
Structure - filed 2026-09-04
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front A-pillar trims detached. The contact was able to replace bot...
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More for the 2019 Ford Explorer
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.