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2019 Ford Explorer: recalls and problems

6 recalls and 296 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is structure.

6recalls
296complaints
2crashes reported
0fires reported
6injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Structure150 · 51%
  • Unknown Or Other45 · 15%
  • Power Train35 · 12%
  • Engine19 · 6%
  • Electrical System19 · 6%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System14 · 5%
  • Suspension11 · 4%
  • Steering8 · 3%
  • Engine And Engine Cooling6 · 2%
  • Wheels4 · 1%

What owners report

Structure

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 front driver’s side and passenger’s side a-pillar trims were loose. the local dealer was contacted. the manufacturer was m

Structure

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

Latches/Locks/Linkages

The contact owns a 2019 ford explorer. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the message "right rear door ajar" was displayed. the contact moved the rear passenger’s side door latch several times and was able to fix the failure. however, the failure recurred. the contact was concerned that the failure would drain the battery.

Structure

The contact owns a 2019 ford explorer. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 24v031000 (structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front a-pillar trims detached. the contact was able to replace both a-pillar trims; however, the failure reoccurred. the local dealer was contacted. the manufacturer

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

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2019 Ford Explorer 4 DR SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2019 Ford Explorer 4 DR SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

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