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2015 Ford Explorer: recalls and problems

9 recalls and 1,797 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is structure.

9recalls
1,797complaints
37crashes reported
1fires reported
98injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Structure409 · 23%
  • Unknown Or Other403 · 22%
  • Steering345 · 19%
  • Engine228 · 13%
  • Back Over Prevention133 · 7%
  • Power Train86 · 5%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System86 · 5%
  • Suspension83 · 5%
  • Electrical System83 · 5%
  • Air Bags72 · 4%

What owners report

Back Over Prevention

The contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. the contact stated that while reversing at an undisclosed speed, the rear-view camera was intermittently inoperable. the message "rear-view camera unavailable - contact dealer" was displayed on the instrument panel. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 25v695000 (back over prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. a loca

Back Over Prevention

The contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. the contact stated that the rear-view camera displayed incorrectly, causing the screen to go blank or forcing the image to appear reversed, shifted, or upside down. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 25v695000 (back over prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the local dealer was contacted. the contact stated that t

Power Train,Structure

The contact owned a 2015 ford explorer. the contact stated that while driving, the front windshield trim detached from the vehicle. additionally, the abs warning light illuminated on the instrument panel, and the "service advancetrac" message was displayed. additionally, the message “transmission not in park” was displayed. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was d

Suspension,Unknown Or Other

Failure of replaced toelinks to be properly torque or design flaw. the toelinks continue to slide out of alignment and kick bottomf of both tires out. causes instability in car, issues with differential and unnecessary wear of rear tires.

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2015 Ford Explorer 4 DR SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2015 Ford Explorer 4 DR SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering EXPLORER, EXPLORER POLICE INTERCEPT. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.