2015 Ford Explorer seats problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seats on the 2015 Ford Explorer — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Parking lights are illuminated and not head lamps for daytime running lights. Was sold by Ford Certified Dealership. Also has no interior lighting for security. BCM replaced, and still has same issue, along with the 3rd row seats not functioning, interior overhead lights not functioning, trailer…”
filed Oct 14, 2025
“The first complaint references Recall 24V031. I received a notice dated February 2024 to correct this issue. It is now June 2025 and my dealer still does not have the parts. The trim pieces have come apart and flap while driving. I just don't think 18 months with no remedy is acceptable especially…”
filed Jun 9, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Seats problems in other Explorer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Explorer | 5 | 15% |
| 2025 Explorer | 3 | 3% |
| 2024 Explorer | 2 | 10% |
| 2023 Explorer | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 Explorer | 5 | 2% |
| 2021 Explorer | 14 | 3% |
| 2020 Explorer | 39 | 3% |
| 2019 Explorer | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 Explorer | 7 | 1% |
| 2017 Explorer | 16 | 1% |
| 2016 Explorer | 32 | 1% |
| 2014 Explorer | 7 | 0% |
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.