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2019 Ford Explorer Problems & Owner Complaints

287 NHTSA owner complaints
2 crash 6 injury

Age-normalised, this year draws ~35.9 complaints per year on the road — ranking 4 of 7 Ford Explorer years we track (1 = most complaints per year).

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What owners report

Structure is the most-reported problem area on the 2019 Ford Explorer, cited in 146 of 287 filed complaints (51%).

Power Train is next (34 complaints, 12%), followed by Electrical System (19), Engine (18), Fuel/Propulsion System (14).

Across all complaints, 2 report a crash, 6 report injuries.

The most safety-critical cluster is Steering: 1 crash, 2 injury report(s).

Complaints by vehicle system

Owner complaints filed with the U.S. NHTSA for the 2019 Ford Explorer, grouped by the vehicle system each cites. A single complaint can name more than one system, so the group totals can add up to more than 287.

Structure 146 2 injury

“The a-pillar applique trim, which borders the left and right side of the front windshield of my 2019 Ford Explorer has been under recall since January 2024. I've taken it to Bill Utter Ford in Denton, Texas, on four separate occasions to ask for it to be repaired. Generally stated, every six months since the recall. They tell me its too bad, there are np arts to repair it. Question, how can you all allow 2 years to pass and not force them to do something? On March 29, 2026, the drivers side piece came flying off at 30 miles per hour. Luckily no one was behind me. Now my windshield has no prote…”
NHTSA complaint #11728046, 2026 · 1 injury(ies)

“REAR HATCH ELECTRIC OPENING/CLOSING MECHANISM FAILED - HATCH CAME DOWN A STRUCK THE HEAD OF A PERSON CAUSING AN INJURY. ALSO BECAUSE THE HATCH WOULDN'T CLOSE PROPERLY EXHAUST ENTERED THE VEHICLE WHEN BEING DRIVEN.”
NHTSA complaint #11257685, 2019 · 1 injury(ies)

“Passenger side exterior B pillar trim came off while driving on highway on July 3, 2026. Trim was on vehicle when it left home. It was not on it when it arrived at destination. Possible danger to other drivers from flying trim component. No inspection or any symptoms of the problem prior to failure. Same problem as recall on 2016-2017 models.”
NHTSA complaint #11751972, 2026

Unknown Or Other 44 2 injury

“Operator law enforcement was idling for an extended time in this vehicle. He was found unconscious in the vehicle and diagnosed with acute carbon monoxide poisoning. He was hospitalised for 4 days, and suffers continuing neurological deficits. Post-incident testing by engineer instructed by operator indicated two improper or incomplete welds on exhaust system, allowing exhaust to pool under vehicle and enter passenger compartment through HVAC fresh air intake. Post-incident testing recreated rising CO levels in passenger compartment. Vehicle has also been inspected by manufacturer. There were…”
NHTSA complaint #11568138, 2021 · 1 injury(ies)

“REAR HATCH ELECTRIC OPENING/CLOSING MECHANISM FAILED - HATCH CAME DOWN A STRUCK THE HEAD OF A PERSON CAUSING AN INJURY. ALSO BECAUSE THE HATCH WOULDN'T CLOSE PROPERLY EXHAUST ENTERED THE VEHICLE WHEN BEING DRIVEN.”
NHTSA complaint #11257685, 2019 · 1 injury(ies)

“Vehicle was stolen, sold, and relisted for sale. Open Recalls on vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11728803, 2026

Power Train 34

“I brought my vehicle to Ford Motor Place in Webster Massachusetts to do two recalls, my car was driving normally before the recall service. Immediately after recall work, it does not run properly. The dealer claims transmission failure without prior symptoms. The vehicle only has 70,000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #11730866, 2026

“I had my transmission replaced in California on Feb 2025. Had failure issues and took it to ford, they found an issue with the torque converter and replaced 7 months after the new transmission, it was cleaned out for debris and contamination. Early this May took it in again for the vehicle violently shaking, the ford Mechanic before inspecting immediately knew what transmission I had and knew what issue was, said all the 6F35 transmissions are failing. Took it to my local ford dealership who confirmed that the whole transmissions needs to be replaced again. Less than 20k miles on it. Of course…”
NHTSA complaint #11738217, 2025

“The contact owns a 2019 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving approximately 75 MPH with the cruise control activated, the vehicle suddenly started sputtering and decelerated unintendedly. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the roadway, and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the local dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 52,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11678167, 2025

Electrical System 19

“While driving at highway speeds on the interstate, the B-pillar exterior trim suddenly detached from the vehicle. The trim remained tethered only by the keypad wiring, causing it to flail in the wind and create an immediate road hazard. Simultaneously, the vehicle’s instrument cluster triggered a "Liftgate Open" warning, despite the liftgate being secure. I was forced to make an emergency pull-over onto the shoulder of the interstate—a dangerous situation—to prevent the trim from completely detaching and striking other vehicles. Upon reaching my destination, the vehicle suffered a significant…”
NHTSA complaint #11734634, 2026

“The B post on the driver side flew off while driving. This is has been an ongoing issue. Ford has fixed them before and they keep causing issues on both the driver and passenger side. The exterior panel does not stay connected to the truck. It flew off at highway speeds, causing the air and rear tailgate to malfunction after it pulled a wire out. This is a huge safety issue ford refuses to acknowledge.”
NHTSA complaint #11728018, 2026

“The contact owns a 2019 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed a burning odor. The contact stated that later when the vehicle was started, the back over prevention camera display was black. In addition, several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a wiring harness failure. The contact was informed that the rear wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The contact was advised to contact the N…”
NHTSA complaint #11636277, 2024

Engine 18 1 injury

“Operator law enforcement was idling for an extended time in this vehicle. He was found unconscious in the vehicle and diagnosed with acute carbon monoxide poisoning. He was hospitalised for 4 days, and suffers continuing neurological deficits. Post-incident testing by engineer instructed by operator indicated two improper or incomplete welds on exhaust system, allowing exhaust to pool under vehicle and enter passenger compartment through HVAC fresh air intake. Post-incident testing recreated rising CO levels in passenger compartment. Vehicle has also been inspected by manufacturer. There were…”
NHTSA complaint #11568138, 2021 · 1 injury(ies)

“The contact owns a 2019 Ford Explorer. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V101000 (Suspension). While retrieving the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The contact heard the mechanic revving the engine of the vehicle. The dealer determined that the fuel pump and fuel pump module needed to be replaced, and that the failure was not related to the recall repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and determined that the failure was not related to the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11730183, 2026

“Blown engine due to ecoboost fuel issues. Vehicle quit and shut off on highway. Multiple issues with 2019 ford explorer that does not get resolved.”
NHTSA complaint #11704213, 2025

Fuel/Propulsion System 14 1 injury

“Operator law enforcement was idling for an extended time in this vehicle. He was found unconscious in the vehicle and diagnosed with acute carbon monoxide poisoning. He was hospitalised for 4 days, and suffers continuing neurological deficits. Post-incident testing by engineer instructed by operator indicated two improper or incomplete welds on exhaust system, allowing exhaust to pool under vehicle and enter passenger compartment through HVAC fresh air intake. Post-incident testing recreated rising CO levels in passenger compartment. Vehicle has also been inspected by manufacturer. There were…”
NHTSA complaint #11568138, 2021 · 1 injury(ies)

“Fuel pump and module failure. Driving on the highway at 70 miles an hour and the fuel pump failed. Causing me to have zero acceleration. Thus losing speed rapidly in the center lane. No warning lights were present before or after. One previous symptom of a crank no start. Dealership was able to replicate the crank no start situation. Resulting in the problem being a fuel pump failure and module needing replaced, at 83,000 miles on the vehicle. Though I know normal wear and tear can and does happen, there was no warning. And losing engine power at high speeds on a highway is unsafe.”
NHTSA complaint #11749645, 2026

“Vehicle fails to start intermittently. After having this happen on several occasions and waiting for 1-2 hours it would start. However, the last time, while traveling it would not start after taking brief stop. Had to leave the vehicle overnight and return the next day to haul it back home 300 hundred miles. That was Feb. 23, 2026 and still will not start. Vehicle has 70,000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #11723731, 2026

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Suspension 10

“The contact owns a 2019 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving 80 MPH, the steering wheel was abnormally loose, and the vehicle became uncontrollable. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the road, and the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard. The brake pedal was depressed several times, and the vehicle stopped. No warning lights were illuminated. A driver nearby assisted with stopping traffic to allow the contact to drive the vehicle off to the shoulder of the road…”
NHTSA complaint #11750269, 2026

“My ford dealer will not check 4 wheel alignment at no charge to me. I have two articles that it is mandatory to do a 4 wheel alignment after replacing the rear toe arms on my 2019 ford explorer.”
NHTSA complaint #11727204, 2026

“The contact called on behalf of the owner of a 2019 Ford Explorer. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V031000 (STRUCTURE) and 26V101000 (SUSPENSION). The contact stated that after the vehicle was stopped at a traffic light, the vehicle stalled. The battery warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure was occurring every other day. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The independent mechanic replaced the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor and an unknown sensor; however, the failure…”
NHTSA complaint #11726539, 2025

Steering 9 1 crash 2 injury

“The contact owns a 2019 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at approximately 25 mph, the steering wheel seized causing the vehicle to crash into a concrete brick mailbox. The air bags deployed. The contact stated that the driver sustained chemical burning from the air bags and the front passenger sustained a high ankle sprain and broke right foot that needed medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a collision center. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided a case numbe…”
NHTSA complaint #11462409, 2022 · crash · 2 injury(ies)

“The contact owns a 2019 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving 80 MPH, the steering wheel was abnormally loose, and the vehicle became uncontrollable. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the road, and the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard. The brake pedal was depressed several times, and the vehicle stopped. No warning lights were illuminated. A driver nearby assisted with stopping traffic to allow the contact to drive the vehicle off to the shoulder of the road…”
NHTSA complaint #11750269, 2026

“While my granddaughter was driving our 2019 Ford Explorer, the steering effort suddenly increased without warning, as if the electric power steering assist stopped functioning. She was traveling at approximately 45 mph on a public road and was unable to steer normally. The sudden loss of assist caused her to nearly leave her lane and almost resulted in a collision. This vehicle uses an electric‑assist rack‑and‑pinion steering system. There were no warning lights or messages before or during the event. Road conditions were dry. After the incident, steering remained abnormally heavy/intermitte…”
NHTSA complaint #11740477, 2026

Engine And Engine Cooling 6

“The contact called on behalf of the owner of a 2019 Ford Explorer. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V031000 (STRUCTURE) and 26V101000 (SUSPENSION). The contact stated that after the vehicle was stopped at a traffic light, the vehicle stalled. The battery warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure was occurring every other day. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The independent mechanic replaced the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor and an unknown sensor; however, the failure…”
NHTSA complaint #11726539, 2025

“The contact owns a 2019 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving approximately 75 MPH with the cruise control activated, the vehicle suddenly started sputtering and decelerated unintendedly. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the roadway, and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the local dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 52,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11678167, 2025

“The contact owns a 2019 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while accelerating, the engine made a winding noise and hesitated before accelerating. The contact noticed white smoke coming from the rear end of the vehicle. The smoke was coming out of the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the right and left superchargers had failed, causing oil to get into the exhaust, causing the smoke. The vehicle had not been repaired. The mechanic referred the contact to the dealer for assistance. The contact became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V635000 (E…”
NHTSA complaint #11645972, 2025

Service Brakes 4

“Brakes, rotors, tires and now steering column and starting gear is needing replaced after recall of rear toe link in 2019 ford explorer”
NHTSA complaint #11731692, 2026

“The contact owns a 2019 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal became inoperable. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the brake pedal failed to function properly, and the contact had to depress the brake pedal with added force to stop the vehicle. The contact also stated there was an abnormal sound while depressing the brake pedal. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the rear brake pads and rotors had failed, and the braking system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…”
NHTSA complaint #11665992, 2025

“The contact owns a 2019 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, several messages indicating that the hill descent control system, the ABS system, and road stability control system had failed were displayed. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring while driving. Additionally, a message stating that the Forward Collision Avoidance warning system had detected a fault or obstruction, was displayed intermittently, causing the brakes to apply independently. The contact pulled to the side of the road. The contact stated upon turning off and restarting the vehicle, th…”
NHTSA complaint #11516849, 2021

Visibility 4

“The contact owns a 2019 Ford Explorer. The contact stated on several occasions while the vehicle was parked or while driving at various speeds, the side mirrors failed to tilt left or right but tilted up and down. The contact manually moved the mirrors for proper visibility. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was determined that the switch on the driver’s door was inoperable and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 43,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11630086, 2024

“The windshield piece flow off while we were traveling around 45mph. We did not know what happened until the next day when we saw it missing.”
NHTSA complaint #11511064, 2023

“The contact owns a 2019 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the front windshield was slightly detached from the vehicle. While driving at various speeds there was a whistling sound coming from the windshield. The vehicle was taken to an auto body shop where it was diagnosed that there was mold along the sides of the windshield panel causing the windshield to detach. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and it was confirmed that there was no recall on the VIN for the failure. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The approximat…”
NHTSA complaint #11563484, 2022

Wheels 4

“Brakes, rotors, tires and now steering column and starting gear is needing replaced after recall of rear toe link in 2019 ford explorer”
NHTSA complaint #11731692, 2026

“I was traveling on the interstate (~75 mph) when the rear of my vehicle suddenly jerked to one side with enough force to cause a loss of control. There were no lights or warning sounds to indicate that there was anything wrong with the vehicle in that moment or leading up to it. I was fortunate enough that no contact was made with any other vehicles as my car crossed all three lanes; from the center lane to the far right and then back across all three lanes to the far left. The car skidded off the highway and slid onto a sloped embankment before it stopped. Obviously, I or someone else could…”
NHTSA complaint #11579983, 2024

“I PURCHASED MY 2019 FORD EXPLORER IN MARCH 2019. I HAVE NOW REPLACED ALL 4 HANKOOK TIRES. THE TIRES HAVE HAD CRACKS, TEARS, HOLES, AND WERE SHREDDING. EACH TIRE FAULTED AT DIFFERENT TIMES. I HAD A BLOW OUT ON THE HIGHWAY. HANKOOK WAS CONTACTED BY THE DEALERSHIP AND MYSELF. HANKOOK BLAMED ME ON THE FIRST TIRE. I HAVE NOW FOUND A HOLE AND RIPS ALL OVER THE 4TH TIRE. THE DEALERSHIP CLAIMED IT MANUFACTURER FAULT. I CANNOT REVEAL MY AGE BUT I HAVE OWNED MANY CARS. I HAVE NEVER HAD ANY OTHER CAR DO THIS BUT MY 2016 FORD EXPLORER. THIS CAR HAD HANKOOK TIRES. I HAD TO REPLACE THE TIRES ON THIS VEHICLE…”
NHTSA complaint #11325081, 2020

Fuel System 3

“The contact owns a 2019 Ford Explorer. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V101000 (Suspension). While retrieving the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The contact heard the mechanic revving the engine of the vehicle. The dealer determined that the fuel pump and fuel pump module needed to be replaced, and that the failure was not related to the recall repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and determined that the failure was not related to the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11730183, 2026

“The contact owns a 2019 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving approximately 75 MPH with the cruise control activated, the vehicle suddenly started sputtering and decelerated unintendedly. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the roadway, and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the local dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 52,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11678167, 2025

“The contact owns a 2019 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that upon acceleration from a stop, the vehicle experienced a loss of automotive power. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer where it was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the fuel pump and the fuel injectors were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that on another occasion while driving 63 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local deal…”
NHTSA complaint #11674610, 2025

Seats 3

“The massage seat on the driver and passenger front seats malfunctioned. The drivers seat massage pillows stayed inflated on the seat and backrest. Driving to work this morning the massage pillow on the drivers seat popped. This was a very loud almost gunshot type of sound which caused me to swerve my vehicle and almost create an accident. This is due to the massage seat malfunctioning. Ford Motor corp is aware of the issue with the seats and have issued a Technical Service Bulletin but no recall. This is a serious safety issue as this could have caused a major accident while operating the vehi…”
NHTSA complaint #11731030, 2026

“There is a recall and no remedy has been done. Still waiting on a call or email.”
NHTSA complaint #11466696, 2022

“FORD RECALL 19C07- { APPLIES TO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ONE OR MORE MECHANICAL FRONT SEATS- POTENTIAL LACK OF SEAT RESTRAINT IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH}. I RECEIVED THIS NOTICE BY MAIL AND MADE AN APPOINTMENT FOR MY 2019 FORD EXPLORER AT 'GARY YEOMANS FORD PALM BAY' ZIP-32907. THEY DID NOT REPAIR THIS RECALL. I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN ON 07/27/20. MY REPAIR ORDER STATES THEIR TECH #5534 FOUND: "THIS VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE ONE OR MORE MECHANICALLY ADJUSTABLE FRONT SEATS. BOTH SEATS IN THIS VEHICLE ARE ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED". THE VIN SAYS THEY BOTH ARE POWER-WHICH I QUESTIONED AT THE TIME OF PURC…”
NHTSA complaint #11343014, 2020

Visibility/Wiper 3

“The molding around my windshield is no longer there due to a recall from 1/19/24. I am no worried that either my windshield could fall out or that I might get water damage in my vehicle from the missing molding that goes around the windshield. The recall is for the A-Pillar trim and that is what I am referring to.”
NHTSA complaint #11644810, 2024

“I am writing to formally file a complaint regarding my 2019 Ford Explorer, which is currently subject to the 2011–2019 Ford Explorer — A-Pillar Trim Detachment Recall (Recall Reference Number: 24S02). The exterior A-pillar trim on my 2019 Ford Explorer, covered under the aforementioned recall, has caused severe issues including vibrations and a loud whistling noise around the windshield area, particularly at highway speeds. These problems are not only a nuisance but also pose a potential safety hazard, as the vibrations could lead to more severe structural damage or detachment of the trim whi…”
NHTSA complaint #11612440, 2024

“ROOF RAIL COVERS ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES OF 2019 FORD EXPLORER COME LOOSE AFTER DEALERSHIP REPAIRED FORD TSB-20-2154, STILL COMING LOOSE, THEY CAN FLY OFF VEHICLE AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT ELECTRICAL WIRES ARE CODED WITH SOY CAUSING SQUIRRELS / RODENTS ETC.TO EAT ENGINE WIRES AND TRYING TO BUILD A NEST IN ENGINE CAN CREAT A FIRE”
NHTSA complaint #11377906, 2020

Air Bags 2

“Airbag light has come on, states second row passanger side airbag inflatable circuit (inflatable seatbelt). Just purchased vehicle two days ago.”
NHTSA complaint #11587509, 2024

“Clip on horn cover that secures the driver air bag was coming apart, if not repaired may have caused an accident by inflating the air bag by a bump in the road or any other sensing that causes the air bag to engage, including honking the horn. on the interstate could have been catastrophic. To the driver, the horn cover could have discharged to the face without notice. The vehicle was taken to Dick Smith Ford in Columbia SC and after a long consideration by Ford Motors the steering wheel and air bag was replace at cost to me of $156.53. The vehicle had 24,000 with very light driving miles an…”
NHTSA complaint #11467353, 2022

Forward Collision Avoidance 2

“The contact owns a 2019 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the Forward Collision Avoidance camera failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the Forward Collision Avoidance camera displayed a very blurry image. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 68,500.”
NHTSA complaint #11615678, 2024

“The contact owns a 2019 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, several messages indicating that the hill descent control system, the ABS system, and road stability control system had failed were displayed. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring while driving. Additionally, a message stating that the Forward Collision Avoidance warning system had detected a fault or obstruction, was displayed intermittently, causing the brakes to apply independently. The contact pulled to the side of the road. The contact stated upon turning off and restarting the vehicle, th…”
NHTSA complaint #11516849, 2021

Tires 2

“The contact owns a 2019 Ford Explorer equipped with Hankook Tires, Tire Line: Ventus S1 Noble 2, Tire Size: 255/50/R20, DOT Number: (Unavailable). The contact stated that the tread on all four tires were extremely low. The vehicle was taken to a tire shop where the tread depth was measured. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in TSB: SSM46905 and advised the contact to call the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 19,700.”
NHTSA complaint #11534014, 2023

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FORD EXPLORER EQUIPPED WITH HANKOOK VENTUS 105H TIRES, SIZE: 255/50/R20. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ORIGINAL FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THE TIRE PRESSURE WAS CONSISTENTLY DUE TO A THREE INCH CUT APPROXIMATELY TWO INCHES FROM THE RIM. SUNSET FORD (11700 GRAVOIS RD, ST. LOUIS, MO 63127, (314) 843-4431) TRIED TO SELL THE CONTACT A NEW TIRE AFTER INFORMING HIM THAT THE TIRE WAS NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY. THE CONTACT WENT TO A TIRE SHOP FOR A SECOND OPINION AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A DEFECT WITH THE TIRE. THE TIRE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT…”
NHTSA complaint #11257281, 2019

Back Over Prevention 1

“The rear camera failed and it was discovered a corroded connector and cable. This is causing rear camera to fail. Ford helped with the repair cost however, the entire cable was replaced. Waited 5 months. This is a common problem and FORD should cover the refund and recall. The cameras are on a recall but not the cables that are causing the camera to fail. The repair costs like $2000. Ford did help. This is a manufacturer defect and the problem is common. Please see pictures and the video link. https://youtu.be/ewz_OeFO_6M”
NHTSA complaint #11538789, 2023

Seat Belts 1 1 crash 1 injury

“2nd row seat belt malfunctioned during when rear ended recently. Seat belt came unlatched on my niece throwing her towards the front passenger seat. Car has been totaled. Injury was to driver.”
NHTSA complaint #11499642, 2022 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

How we read this (methodology)

How to read this: raw complaint totals are not a clean reliability score — a model year with more cars sold, or simply more years on the road, accumulates more complaints regardless of how good it is. So this page leans on two signals that are not distorted by sales volume: the share of complaints falling on each vehicle system (the breakdown above) and NHTSA's own crash / fire / injury / death flags. When we compare model years of the same model, we normalise by years on the road (complaints ÷ vehicle age) rather than comparing raw totals. Age-normalised, the 2019 Ford Explorer draws about 35.9 complaints per year on the road, ranking 4 of 7 among the Ford Explorer model years we have ingested (1 = most complaints per year on road).

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