2015 Ford Explorer Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 411about this part
- Share
- 23%of 1,812 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 411 complaints about the body and structure of the 2015 Ford Explorer, 23% of the 1,812 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving down the road at 55mph the electronic power steering went out without warning. This caused me to go off the side of the road and into a fence. Very dangerous, as I have read several other stories online stating the same things and some at higher rates of speed on the interstate. Luckily I was alone and no one was harmed. It could have been alot worse.”
NHTSA complaint #11366916, filed 2020-10, 91,780 miles“Passenger side a panel has been loose for many years, but flew off while driving. This happened while on the highway and smacked into my windshield. Very dangerous for the driver and others on the road!!! I have seen numerous issues with this online and don't understand how this hasn't been recalled.”
NHTSA complaint #11406852, filed 2021-04, 75,000 miles“On jan 20, 2021 my 2015 Ford Explorer left driver side lower windshield moulding panel flew off into traffic. I was travelling at 45 MPH on a windy day. I circled around and someone had run over it and so it was not repairable. I had 96k miles on the car. I got the car in 2017 and have not had windshield replaced. I saw a few cars swerve around it before another car hit it. This could cause an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #11395063, filed 2021-02, 96,000 miles“When having the recalls fixed on my Explorer the back liftgate is not center even the dealership fixing it said it was not also. They informed me I would need to bring it to a body shop to have it fixed. I have never been in an accident or hit anything so there is no reason for it not to be centered.”
NHTSA complaint #11243855, filed 2019-08, 68,983 miles“I discovered 5 inches of standing water in the interior of the vehicle where the spare tire is stored. There is no clear source of the leak on my inspection but the carpets are soaked and there is a smell of mold and mildew in the interior. The vehicle has not been in a flood zone or driven through standing water.”
NHTSA complaint #11153657, filed 2018-11, 69,500 milesRelated recalls
- 24V031000Jan 19, 2024Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles. The A-pillar trim retention clips may not be properly engaged, allowing the trim…Covers: Ford Explorer 2011–2019
Related service bulletins
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- 10177863Jul 13, 2020This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2000 and newer Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit…
- 10163552Jul 4, 2019Some 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles equipped with a factory keyless entry keypad may exhibit a loose driver side B-pillar front door upper moulding. This may be caused by a lack of…
- 10156863Feb 7, 2019Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without…
- 10155551Feb 7, 2019Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without…
- 10127396Nov 9, 2017Some 2013-2016 Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may exhibit delamination of the top edge of the front door trim panels. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct…
- 10127429Nov 7, 2017Certain 2014-2015 Explorer and 2014-2016 Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles - Front Door Trim Panel Repair
- 10095849Feb 22, 20172011-2015 explorer and mkt vehicles requiring replacement of right front axle shaft no longer require installation of the center support bearing heat shield(7f469). The heat…
- 10204987Feb 5, 201649 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - March 2016 Air bag warning light illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B141B and/or B141C
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 5% |
| 2025 | 7 | 7% |
| 2023 | 10 | 9% |
| 2022 | 11 | 4% |
| 2021 | 25 | 6% |
| 2020 | 45 | 4% |
| 2019 | 150 | 50% |
| 2018 | 288 | 39% |
| 2017 | 659 | 39% |
| 2016 | 591 | 24% |
| 2015 | 411 | 23% |
| 2014 | 276 | 16% |
| 2013 | 439 | 20% |
| 2012 | 144 | 17% |
| 2011 | 110 | 9% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 6% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 11 | 5% |
| 2006 | 11 | 2% |
| 2005 | 151 | 30% |
| 2004 | 426 | 33% |
| 2003 | 354 | 31% |
| 2002 | 486 | 15% |
| 2001 | 29 | 8% |
| 2000 | 29 | 3% |
| 1999 | 47 | 3% |
| 1998 | 48 | 2% |
| 1997 | 50 | 3% |
| 1996 | 63 | 4% |
| 1995 | 39 | 5% |
| 1994 | 158 | 13% |
| 1993 | 86 | 9% |
| 1992 | 62 | 10% |
| 1991 | 31 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2015 Ford Explorer
407 complaintsSteering
347 complaintsEngine
227 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
147 complaintsFuel system
94 complaintsElectrical system
93 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
86 complaintsAir bags
84 complaintsSuspension
83 complaintsEngine cooling
66 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
45 complaintsSeat belts
38 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Ford Explorer
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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