2015 Model Year

Ford Explorer

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
1,687
Recalls
2
Crashes
35
Severe
92

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

25V695000 Oct 2025

Other

No consequence data available

16V245000 Apr 2016

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

STRUCTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION
Dec 2026

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the driver’s side A-pillar windshield trim began to...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,BACK OVER PREVENTION
Dec 2026

We have received 2 recalls. - the window pillar sheared off while driving - the rear camera stopped working These recalls are have been active for s...

STRUCTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION
Nov 2026

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while reversing into the driveway at approximately 2 MPH, the rear-view camera image we...

STRUCTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION
Nov 2026

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V031000 (Structure) and 25V695000 (Back Over Pr...

STRUCTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION
Oct 2026

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V031000 (Structure) and 25V695000 (Back Over Pr...

STRUCTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION
Sep 2026

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V031000 (Structure) and 25V695000 (Back Over Pre...

STRUCTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION
Aug 2026

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V031000 (Structure) and 25V695000 (Back Over Pre...

Structure
Jun 2026

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. While the contact's wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a loud, windy sound coming from the win...

Electrical System
Jun 2026

Power lift gate working sporadically

BACK OVER PREVENTION
Jun 2026

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2015 Ford Explorer has 1687 complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Structure. 35 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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