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2015 Ford Explorer: recalls, problems and warranty extensions
Everything US government records hold on the 2015 Ford Explorer as a model. To see how it applies to one car, and to check its mileage and VIN, enter the VIN.
9Safety recalls
1,811Owner complaints to NHTSA
5Defect investigations
5/5NHTSA overall crash rating
Most-reported problems
What 2015 Ford Explorer owners report most often to NHTSA, and the mileage where most reports fall.
Your VIN report marks where your car's odometer sits on each of these ranges.
Safety recalls
Recalls issued for the 2015 Ford Explorer. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
- Suspension: RearJun 2019 · Campaign 19V435000
- Wheels: HubAug 2017 · Campaign 17E048000
- Parking BrakeJul 2015 · Campaign 15V464000
- Suspension: RearApr 2016 · Campaign 16V245000
- Power Train: Axle AssemblyNov 2020 · Campaign 20V692000
- Suspension: RearJul 2021 · Campaign 21V537000
- Suspension: RearMar 2021 · Campaign 20V675000
- Structure: BodyJan 2024 · Campaign 24V031000
- Back Over Prevention: Sensing SystemOct 2025 · Campaign 25V695000
Whether a recall was done is shown by the dealer or NHTSA's recall lookup. Your report lists each one with the risk and the fix.
Defect investigations
NHTSA investigations that include this model.
- Windshield trim molding Item detachmentPE23001 · opened Jan 2023 · closed Feb 2024
- Exhaust Odor in Passenger CabEA17002 · opened Jul 2017 · closed Jan 2023
- Ford Explorer Exhaust OdorPE16008 · opened Jul 2016 · closed Sep 2017
- Front Brake Hose FailureEA15005 · opened Sep 2015 · closed Nov 2018
- Front brake hose failurePE15017 · opened Apr 2015 · closed Sep 2015
Sources: NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, NCAP crash ratings, manufacturer communications and defect investigations. Model-level data: individual cars may differ.