2015 Ford Explorer problems by component
1,782 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2015 Ford Explorer, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure → | 407 | 23% | 90,000 mi |
| Steering → | 345 | 19% | 60,980 mi |
| Engine → | 226 | 13% | 37,950 mi |
| Back Over Prevention → | 130 | 7% | 100,000 mi |
| Electrical System → | 92 | 5% | 55,075 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 86 | 5% | 35,000 mi |
| Air Bags → | 84 | 5% | 65,000 mi |
| Power Train → | 84 | 5% | 51,500 mi |
| Suspension → | 82 | 5% | 78,000 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 66 | 4% | 75,000 mi |
| Seat Belts → | 37 | 2% | 68,000 mi |
| Service Brakes → | 26 | 1% | 36,560 mi |
| Visibility/wiper → | 25 | 1% | — |
| Visibility → | 20 | 1% | 80,000 mi |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) → | 17 | 1% | 50,000 mi |
| Exterior Lighting → | 17 | 1% | 42,000 mi |
| Seats → | 16 | 1% | 49,451 mi |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 16 | 1% | 79,600 mi |
| Wheels → | 15 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 8 | 0% | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 6 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 0% | — |
| Parking Brake | 3 | 0% | — |
| Tires | 3 | 0% | — |
| Traction Control System | 2 | 0% | — |
| Carry Handle, Shell, Base | 1 | 0% | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 0% | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 0% | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 0% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0% | — |
| Other/i AM Not Sure | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.