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2015 Ford Explorer

What 2015 Ford Explorer owners report most

Structural concerns make up the largest share of owner complaints for this Explorer model year, followed closely by steering issues. Engine complaints include a notable pattern of exhaust fume intrusion into the cabin, while back-over prevention systems also draw reports. Across all four areas, owners describe discovering problems early in ownership, often within the first weeks or months of driving a new vehicle.

Most reported areas

Structure safety 23%
Owners report dissatisfaction with structural integrity shortly after taking delivery, with complaints surfacing within the first few months and low miles of ownership. · 4 crash · 4 injured
Steering safety 20%
Owners report purchasing vehicles with steering they describe as damaged or defective from the start, with dealers allegedly declining to repair the condition. · 4 crash · 10 injured
Engine safety 13%
Owners report detecting exhaust fumes and carbon monoxide inside the cabin of new vehicles, with the odor present almost immediately after purchase. · 1 fire · 1 crash · 7 injured
Back Over Prevention safety 6%
Owners report that the backup camera and sensors operate inconsistently, with the camera image sometimes appearing, sometimes absent, and the touchscreen displaying prompts to contact the dealership. · 1 crash
Electrical System0 5%
87 reports (5%)

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 1,738 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.