2019 Ford Explorer safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
★★★★★
NHTSA overall rating (5/5)
2
complaints reporting a crash
0
complaints reporting fire
6
safety recall campaigns
NHTSA 5-star crash test ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★ (4/5) |
Tested: 2019 Ford Explorer 4 DR SUV FWD
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 5 report injuries (6 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2019 Ford Explorer vehicles were involved in 70 fatal crashes with 15 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskRoof rail covers may come loose and detach from the vehicle · Jul 14, 2026
- Crash riskRear suspension toe links may fracture · Feb 20, 2026
- Fire riskEngine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short… · Jan 15, 2026
- Crash riskA-pillar trim retention clips may not be properly engaged, allowing the trim to… · Jan 19, 2024
- Crash riskRetention pins could loosen and allow the roof rail covers to detach from the… · May 5, 2021
- Crash riskAlso included are certain 2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles… · Aug 28, 2019