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2015 Ford Explorer Equipment Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
0%of 1,813 total for the year
Median mileage
7,257miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the equipment of the 2015 Ford Explorer, 0% of the 1,813 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,257 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“A follow up on a co problem, that happened on 7/7/15. Dealer took the Explorer in on the co issue along with Ford knowing of it. Gave us a rental for a week, and came up with no co levels after a week. Went to the dealership to take a ride with the service manager, exhaust was present but he said it was a hot engine smell. No levels where found but symptoms in my body of co where indicated while the service manager was in the vehicle. Left the vehicle for the day and was told by Ford the service manager found nothing wrong and to come get the vehicle. …”

NHTSA complaint #10735901, filed 2015-07, 4,514 miles

“The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that there was an abnormal odor in the vehicle while the air condition was in operation. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, after several months the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, the contact was informed that no further assistance would be offered. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10968285, filed 2017-03, 10,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Equipment: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202120%
202030%
201841%
201730%
201620%
201520%
201410%
201340%
201271%
201161%
200913%
200821%
200731%
2006112%
200561%
2004141%
2003141%
2002602%
2001113%
2000141%
1999272%
1998372%
1997392%
1996161%
199571%
1994323%
1993273%
1992234%
1991295%

Other parts of the 2015 Ford Explorer

Body and structure
411 complaints
Other or unknown
407 complaints
Steering
348 complaints
Engine
227 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
147 complaints
Fuel system
94 complaints
Electrical system
93 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
86 complaints
Air bags
84 complaints
Suspension
83 complaints
Engine cooling
66 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
45 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2015 Ford Explorer

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology