2019 Ford Explorer Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 300 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 36,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 2019 Ford Explorer, 1% of the 300 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,000 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.
“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #11665992, filed 2025-06, 36,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10164614Aug 13, 2019Certain 2019 Model Year Explorer â Anti-lock Brake System Module Software Update
- 10163601Jul 24, 2019Customer Satisfaction Program 19B12 Certain 2019 Model Year Explorer â Supplement #1 Anti-lock Brake System Module Software Update
- 10160951May 22, 2019Certain 2019 Model Year Explorer - Anti-lock Brake System Module Software Update
- 10160953May 20, 2019Certain 2019 Model Year Explorer - Anti-lock Brake System Module Software Update
- 10156481Mar 15, 2019Some 2019 Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles built on 10-Sep-2018 and through 07-Feb-2019 may exhibit a lack of hill start assist when the vehicle is stopped on an…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 5% |
| 2025 | 19 | 18% |
| 2023 | 6 | 5% |
| 2022 | 13 | 5% |
| 2021 | 25 | 6% |
| 2020 | 88 | 7% |
| 2019 | 4 | 1% |
| 2018 | 11 | 2% |
| 2017 | 22 | 1% |
| 2016 | 19 | 1% |
| 2015 | 34 | 2% |
| 2014 | 27 | 2% |
| 2013 | 40 | 2% |
| 2012 | 21 | 3% |
| 2011 | 28 | 2% |
| 2010 | 15 | 13% |
| 2009 | 2 | 6% |
| 2008 | 8 | 5% |
| 2007 | 12 | 6% |
| 2006 | 41 | 7% |
| 2005 | 18 | 4% |
| 2004 | 53 | 4% |
| 2003 | 45 | 4% |
| 2002 | 132 | 4% |
| 2001 | 33 | 9% |
| 2000 | 64 | 7% |
| 1999 | 69 | 5% |
| 1998 | 94 | 5% |
| 1997 | 96 | 6% |
| 1996 | 132 | 9% |
| 1995 | 80 | 9% |
| 1994 | 261 | 22% |
| 1993 | 244 | 26% |
| 1992 | 99 | 16% |
| 1991 | 123 | 20% |
| 1990 | 2 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2019 Ford Explorer
150 complaintsOther or unknown
48 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
35 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsEngine
19 complaintsFuel system
17 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsSeats
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Ford Explorer
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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