2019 Ford Explorer Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 300 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2019 Ford Explorer, 2% of the 300 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,000 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.
“Nov of 2023, overheated but no leak from engine was found and no antifreeze in radiator. TOOK to Mckie Ford they replaced the valve and noted thst there was antifreeze in the valve chamber and stated we needed a new engine. We purchased a new engine had it installed in Jan 2024 we paid for new engine. When we should not have as we did research on the engine and it was faulty but no recalls were in place at that time so we joined a claims action suit to help recover costs..”
NHTSA complaint #11640187, filed 2025-02“The contact called on behalf of the owner of a 2019 Ford Explorer. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V031000 (STRUCTURE) and 26V101000 (SUSPENSION). The contact stated that after the vehicle was stopped at a traffic light, the vehicle stalled. The battery warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure was occurring every other day. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. …”
NHTSA complaint #11726539, filed 2026-03, 130,000 miles“The contact owns a 2019 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving approximately 75 MPH with the cruise control activated, the vehicle suddenly started sputtering and decelerated unintendedly. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the roadway, and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the local dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 52,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11678167, filed 2025-08, 52,000 miles“The contact owns a 2019 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while accelerating, the engine made a winding noise and hesitated before accelerating. The contact noticed white smoke coming from the rear end of the vehicle. The smoke was coming out of the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the right and left superchargers had failed, causing oil to get into the exhaust, causing the smoke. The vehicle had not been repaired. The mechanic referred the contact to the dealer for assistance. …”
NHTSA complaint #11645972, filed 2025-03, 56,000 miles“The contact owns a 2019 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, there was an abnormal anti-freeze odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated that the overheat and temperature gauge illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle back to the residence, parked the vehicle, and observed that anti-freeze was leaking onto the driveway. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic and was informed that the water pump had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact was referred to a dealer for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11622292, filed 2024-10, 70,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 10 | 2% |
| 2020 | 21 | 2% |
| 2019 | 6 | 2% |
| 2018 | 29 | 4% |
| 2017 | 77 | 5% |
| 2016 | 114 | 5% |
| 2015 | 66 | 4% |
| 2014 | 67 | 4% |
| 2013 | 67 | 3% |
| 2012 | 14 | 2% |
| 2011 | 21 | 2% |
| 2010 | 3 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 4 | 3% |
| 2007 | 10 | 5% |
| 2006 | 164 | 26% |
| 2005 | 29 | 6% |
| 2004 | 71 | 5% |
| 2003 | 69 | 6% |
| 2002 | 163 | 5% |
| 2001 | 39 | 10% |
| 2000 | 90 | 9% |
| 1999 | 100 | 7% |
| 1998 | 189 | 10% |
| 1997 | 198 | 11% |
| 1996 | 81 | 6% |
| 1995 | 45 | 5% |
| 1994 | 74 | 6% |
| 1993 | 55 | 6% |
| 1992 | 64 | 10% |
| 1991 | 52 | 9% |
| 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 complaintsBrakes
4 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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