2019 Ford Explorer Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 48about this part
- Share
- 16%of 300 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 3,766miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 48 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2019 Ford Explorer, 16% of the 300 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,766 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have had the car in to the dealer twice now for carbon monoxide entering the passenger compartment. I have had a carbon monoxide detector that I purchased from a retailer that shows elevated levels above 60 parts per million within the passenger compartment my family has been experiencing neurological symptoms related to the co exposure”
NHTSA complaint #11308295, filed 2020-02, 10,000 miles“For this model year Ford equipped the Explorer with a single-tone horn. The volume is very low and sounds like a toy horn. I do not have any confidence that this horn will help me in a dangerous situation.”
NHTSA complaint #11325624, filed 2020-05, 100 miles“Very loud noise from the engine was told it was the supercharger but it sounds like a constant clicking. We took it back and dealership told us it was fixed. Still makes a loud clicking when driving , more so when accelerating. Called dealership, they said they fixed it. To us its still doesnt sound like a 2019 vehicle should”
NHTSA complaint #11383995, filed 2020-12, 41,000 miles“The 2019 Ford Explorer is delivered new with one inadequate horn. All other model years have two horns and are what you expect from a horn. This is a dangerous situation, the horn is so low I could not scare a squirrel. Ford motor company said they cannot upgrade. The Ford dealer said they cannot upgrade without effecting the warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #11233031, filed 2019-07, 3,000 miles“Noticed severe exhaust smell when defrost is on while driving, and more moderately when the recirculated air is on. Looked up the issue online and found that our 2019 Ford Explorer is experiencing the same issues that caused a soft recall from Ford for their 2011-2017 models. Took it to local Ford service center, but they could not replicate the issue. However, the tech at Ford service called their hotline, who stated rear air vents were loose causing this concern . …”
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 26% |
| 2025 | 19 | 18% |
| 2024 | 4 | 19% |
| 2023 | 28 | 25% |
| 2022 | 58 | 21% |
| 2021 | 90 | 20% |
| 2020 | 214 | 17% |
| 2019 | 48 | 16% |
| 2018 | 168 | 23% |
| 2017 | 374 | 22% |
| 2016 | 435 | 18% |
| 2015 | 407 | 22% |
| 2014 | 343 | 20% |
| 2013 | 351 | 16% |
| 2012 | 108 | 13% |
| 2011 | 118 | 10% |
| 2010 | 9 | 8% |
| 2009 | 6 | 18% |
| 2008 | 12 | 8% |
| 2007 | 5 | 2% |
| 2006 | 24 | 4% |
| 2005 | 16 | 3% |
| 2004 | 37 | 3% |
| 2003 | 48 | 4% |
| 2002 | 44 | 1% |
| 2001 | 12 | 3% |
| 2000 | 27 | 3% |
| 1999 | 27 | 2% |
| 1998 | 43 | 2% |
| 1997 | 40 | 2% |
| 1996 | 33 | 2% |
| 1995 | 16 | 2% |
| 1994 | 16 | 1% |
| 1993 | 11 | 1% |
| 1992 | 5 | 1% |
| 1991 | 16 | 3% |
| 1990 | 1 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2019 Ford Explorer
150 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
35 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsEngine
19 complaintsFuel system
17 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsEngine cooling
6 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 30, 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