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Ford Explorer

2019 only

331 classified complaints 6 recalls

187,061 sold in the US for 2019.

16 complaints on file
per 10,000 sold

2019 Ford Explorer have 331 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 6 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim, typically surfacing around 59,500 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2019 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Ford Explorer report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2019 only

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 118 complaints · 6.3/10k sold

Median onset: 59,500 miles. 2.5% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Water leaks and seals · Body and interior 55 complaints · 2.9/10k sold

Median onset: 52,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Torque converter and shudder · Transmission 17 complaints · 0.9/10k sold

Median onset: 82,500 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $730–$2,200 nationally.

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Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 16 complaints · 0.9/10k sold

Median onset: 26,342 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Fuel pump and sending unit · Fuel system 12 complaints · 0.6/10k sold

Median onset: 50,000 miles.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $630–$1,700 nationally.

Exhaust manifold, studs and leaks · Exhaust and emissions 12 complaints · 0.6/10k sold

Median onset: 1,100 miles. 25.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $690–$1,870 nationally.

Control arms, ball joints and bushings · Suspension 12 complaints · 0.6/10k sold

Median onset: 96,796 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $230–$700 nationally.

Body and panel corrosion · Body and interior 11 complaints · 0.6/10k sold

Median onset: 82,500 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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How does 2019 compare with other Explorer years? Every model year ranked by complaints per 10,000 sold. See years →

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2019 model year. See the full Ford Explorer report for every year and full specs/safety data.