2019 Ford Explorer problems and complaints
Owners have filed 303 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Ford Explorer. The most-reported areas: Structure (151), Unknown Or Other (49), Power Train (35).
Key takeaways
- 303 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 | 151 | 50% |
| Unknown Or Other | 49 | 16% |
| Power Train | 35 | 12% |
| Electrical System | 20 | 7% |
| Engine | 19 | 6% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 14 | 5% |
| Suspension | 13 | 4% |
| Steering | 9 | 3% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 6 | 2% |
| Wheels | 5 | 2% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 4 | 1% |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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| 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.
Suspension - filed 2026-11-02
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle started vibrating and felt like the rear end was driving over a bump in the roadway. The failure was a recurring failure. The contact stated that the failure started after the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V1...
Suspension,wheels,unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-31
My car was brought into Pocaro Ford in [XXX] for recall 26S08 Suspension Toe Link Replacement on XXX. Following this, my vehicle developed severe rear sway and abnormal rear tire wear. The rear tires wore bald very quickly, creating a safety concern. I returned to the dealership, but the issue was not properly resolved...
Structure - filed 2026-10-29
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the passenger-side A-pillar trim detached and flew onto another vehicle. The dealer was contacted and made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that the repair was not covered under NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Struct...
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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.