2015 Ford Explorer electrical system problems
92 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2015 Ford Explorer — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My 2015 Ford Explorer is subject to an open rearview camera safety recall (Ford recall 25SA9 / NHTSA recall 25V695), and the recalled rearview camera has now failed. The camera is no longer functioning properly, leaving me without the rearview camera image when backing up. Despite the failure of…”
filed Sep 15, 2026
“The analog rearview backup camera module failed. The physical component is still installed in the vehicle and is available for inspection upon request. The driver is left completely blind to pedestrians, small children, and obstacles behind the vehicle when backing up. The driver is forced to…”
filed Sep 6, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the master code. Unlike the integrated…
SSM 54601 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 24, 2026
Electrical System problems in other Explorer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Explorer | 9 | 26% |
| 2025 Explorer | 22 | 22% |
| 2024 Explorer | 2 | 10% |
| 2023 Explorer | 13 | 12% |
| 2022 Explorer | 39 | 15% |
| 2021 Explorer | 42 | 10% |
| 2020 Explorer | 185 | 15% |
| 2019 Explorer | 19 | 6% |
| 2018 Explorer | 58 | 8% |
| 2017 Explorer | 93 | 5% |
| 2016 Explorer | 126 | 5% |
| 2014 Explorer | 100 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2015 Ford Explorer
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.