2019 Ford Explorer

▲ Better than typical

2019 Ford Explorer
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2019: 291 complaints

View as data table

Year	Complaints
1984	1
1985	1
1986	3
1987	3
1988	4
1989	1
1990	12
1991	616
1992	640
1993	944
1994	1231
1995	843
1996	1450
1997	1731
1998	1959
1999	1348
2000	952
2001	375
2002	3294
2003	1131
2004	1304
2005	497
2006	630
2007	208
2008	148
2009	33
2010	115
2011	1196
2012	824
2013	2229
2014	1674
2015	1771
2016	2443
2017	1677
2018	720
2019	291
2020	1198
2021	412
2022	257
2023	106
2024	19
2025	95
2026	29
2027	0

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

STRUCTURE 51%

51% of complaints: structure — 148 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body and dashboard.

INJURY

Show complaint excerpts

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 ODI report, 20190924

Also filed under UNKNOWN OR OTHER

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Explorer.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260811

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260722

POWER TRAIN 12%

12% of complaints: power train — 36 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing torque converter and control module (tcm/pcm/tecm).

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7%

7% of complaints: electrical system — 21 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing horn and ignition.

ENGINE 6%

6% of complaints: engine — 18 distinct reports on file.

INJURY

Show complaint excerpts

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240126

Also filed under FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM and UNKNOWN OR OTHER

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 5%

5% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 14 distinct reports on file.

INJURY

Show complaint excerpts

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260710

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20191021 — seats

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 and 2019-2020 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 Ford Explorer, 2019-2020 Expedition, and 2020 Escape vehicles equipped with driver and/or passenger's...

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and Ford and Lincoln dealers will inspect the seat structure and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

Campaign 19V633000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20211001 — structure

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.

Remedy: Dealers will install push-pins and replace any damaged rail clips and roof rail covers, as necessary, free of charge. The interim owner notification letter was mailed on June 22, 2021.

Campaign 21V316000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20230127 — PE (closed 20240208)

Windshield trim molding Item detachment

R 20240718 — structure

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.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the A-pillar trim as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model years.

Campaign 24V031000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20260316 — suspension

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the toe links, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 16, 2026. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S08.

Campaign 26V101000 — check if this car was fixed

R Date not on file — equipment

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.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge.

Campaign 26V012000 — check if this car was fixed

R Date not on file — structure

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles. The roof rail covers may come loose and detach from the vehicle.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the roof rail covers and as necessary, repair or replace the push-pins, rail clips, or roof rail covers, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed August 24, 2026.

Campaign 26V448000 — check if this car was fixed