no report yet
Structure: body
NewRisk. A detached roof rail cover can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
2019 Ford ExplorerProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 303 owner complaints about the 2019 Ford Explorer, most often about the structure. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-031 the manufacturer reports only 21% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 2, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Ford Explorer has problems
303 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
151Structure2 crash/fire/injury
35Power train
20Electrical system
19Engine1 crash/fire/injury
14Fuel/propulsion system
13Suspension
9Steering
6Engine and engine cooling
5Wheels
2913 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 151 | 2 |
| Power train | 35 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 20 | 0 |
| Engine | 19 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 14 | 1 |
| Suspension | 13 | 0 |
| Steering | 9 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 6 | 0 |
| Wheels | 5 | 0 |
| 13 other systems | 29 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2019 Ford Explorer recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Suspension: rear
NewRisk. A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
no report yet
Electrical: engine block heater
NewRisk. An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2026 Q2
Body: roof and pillars
Risk. A detached trim piece can fall off the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2023 Q3
Structure: body
Risk. A detached roof rail cover can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2021 Q1
Front assembly: recliner
Risk. A seat back with an improperly assembled recliner mechanism may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Mileage at failure
When do structure problems start?
63kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 67 structure complaints. 87% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 39% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
10under 30k miles58under 100k miles9100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Power train
8 owners mentioned a cost$4,550median
Middle half: $4,000 – $6,579
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2019 vs. every other Explorer year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Explorer median. How we score
6096339391,2078431,4501,7311,9591,3489523753,2951,1311,304497630208148331151,1988312,2391,6841,8202,4671,7067363031,25345627611321111440
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2019 Ford Explorer safety ratings
2019 Ford Explorer 4 DR SUV FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (16.4% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2019 Ford Explorer, and the recalls they led to.
- Windshield trim molding Item detachmentLed to recall 24V-031
In owners' words
What Explorer owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the passenger-side A-pillar trim detached and flew onto another vehicle. The dealer was contacted and made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that the repair was not covered under NHTSA Campaign…
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, upon taking the vehicle to a local dealer, no failures were found, and the VIN was removed from the recall. Upon further inspection, the contact became aware that the…
Driver side roof rack cover blew off while driving on the highway. Dealer says they previously repaired this under an existing recall and is not going to fix it again. I understand a new recall was issued in July 2026, but our vin is not covered even though ours blew off
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