2019 Ford Explorer body & structure problems
Owners reported body & structure problems in 151 complaints for the 2019 Ford Explorer, 43% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 151 43% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 63,000 miles 66 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When body & structure problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 7 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 10 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 13 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 17 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 10 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 66 body & structure complaints that report mileage, the median is about 63,000 miles, and 45% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Rear hatch electric opening/closing mechanism failed - hatch came down a struck the head of a person causing an injury. Also because the hatch wouldn't close properly exhaust entered the vehicle when being driven.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's side door exterior B-Pillar trim clip attachment detached. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the dealer informed the contact that the driver's side door exterior B-Pillar trim failure was not listed in the recall. The contact was informed that the B- Pillar Trim needed to be replaced at the owner's expense.
Other problems reported for the 2019 Ford Explorer
- Drivetrain & axles 31 complaints
- Engine 25 complaints
- Electrical system 22 complaints
- Fuel system 17 complaints