2019 Ford Explorer engine problems
25 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2019 Ford Explorer, which is 7% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 25 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 46,000 miles 14 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 14 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 46,000 miles, and 71% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Operator law enforcement was idling for an extended time in this vehicle. He was found unconscious in the vehicle and diagnosed with acute carbon monoxide poisoning. He was hospitalised for 4 days, and suffers continuing neurological deficits. Post-incident testing by engineer instructed by operator indicated two improper or incomplete welds on exhaust system, allowing exhaust to pool under vehicle and enter passenger compartment through HVAC fresh air intake.
Tl* the contact owns a 2019 ford explorer. While driving the vehicle, the contact smelled exhaust fumes and fuel inside the vehicle. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 4,500.
Other problems reported for the 2019 Ford Explorer
- Body & structure 151 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 31 complaints
- Electrical system 22 complaints
- Fuel system 17 complaints