2015 Ford Explorer Electrical System Problems
- 33
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
What owners report
- power steering · 5 records
- keeps having · 5 records
- instrument panel · 4 records
- full tank · 4 records
- failure mileage · 4 records
- repaired failure · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 13 |
| 1–30k mi | 11 |
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
While driving on street or hi way the dash light turn off and on. This is very dangerous at night.
ODI 11280387
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
The fuel gauge on the instrument panel is reading that the fuel tank is almost full, however while driving the low fuel warning sensor came on and we nearly ran out of fuel. The gauge was still reading almost full. We barely made it to a gas station. After putting in a full tank of gas, the fuel gauge was showing a completely full tank. Since then, the gauge is always showing almost completely full and will go down…
ODI 11299510
Electrical System · Power Train
In december 2018 i told my local ford service manager of my vehicle giving me a warning that my transmission was not in park occasionally, this even when it was. At times i would have to re-start the vehicle, or play with the gear shift itself to get it to stop the warning and return my steering wheel and seat to original positions. Over the past several months this has become more of an issue as it was happening on…
ODI 11243929
Electrical System · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Car was in motion in new york city, van wyck expressway service road. The car just shut off on 3/17/2019, 4:30 pm the dash board signaled powertrain, dealer states timing chain issue. Vehicle purchase used with 59,000 miles on february 2018. Check engine light was on since march 2018. Currently 82,600 miles. Been to the dealer several times for additional problems. I had to replace the battery headlights , heartng…
ODI 11194290
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Steering
Driving 55mph on i-94 last night in a steady rain and check battery message came up in the left ip display. Within a few seconds i lost the power steering, then the center console entertainment/info screen, then the instrument cluster went black with the headlights and windshield wipers which were on highest setting slowed but continued to operate only while in the highest setting. This scenario continued off and on…
ODI 11185651
Electrical System · Engine
Water pump started leaking at 54000 miles right out of warranty. Was told needed replacement or else engine would seize. Paid over $2,100 to get it replaced. Stupid design and hard labor to get to it. Car has vibration now ever since we had it repaired but thought it was normal leaving dealer. I don't know why this hasn't been recalled. Now, the parking aid went out. These cars are horrendous
ODI 11191734
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
There are often issues with the radio and heating system. Radio turns on and off by itself and so does the heat and air conditioning. In addition, i have complained about something making me dizzy and nauseous in the vehicle. In informed the finance company regarding my inability to breath, for which i was hospitalized. I have been hospitalized on numerous occasions since the purchase of the vehicle and have…
ODI 11192678
Air Bags · Electrical System
I've recently noticed my airbag light on in my vehicle dashboard. I ran a scan tool but nothing is being picked up by the scanner. Not sure what i need to do next. I've only owned the vehicle for a few months now. Its used but doesnt look like its been in any accidents. I did just have my car cleaned at a car wash and they cleaned out the car. I wonder if they hit the wiring under the seats trying to clean the 3rd…
ODI 11162127
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System
'takata recal' when my car has been sitting in the driveway for a full day without being driven or started. The following day you go to start the car. It starts no problem, once your in reverse the battery light will come on and as soon as you put it in drive i lose all power and function to steer. If i hit the gas petal it will regain power. The light will disappear only if i hit ok. This happens every time without…
ODI 11140084
Electrical System
My vehicle is only three years old and the driver door power window does not operate correctly, only when it is cold outside. It should go up and down with the soft touch of the button however, it appears that the motor is going out because when i push for the button to roll the window up, the window will go down. I will hold the button in the up position and about half way up the window will automatically go down.…
ODI 11156103
Electrical System · Power Train · Steering
Traveling on highway at 60 mph vehicle suddenly decelerated to 5 mph within 3 seconds. Engine began running rough and stopped. Pulled to shoulder of road. Months before this incident warning light on instrument cluster would intermittently state transmission not in park when parking vehicle. Service technicians could not reproduce error. Vehicle taken in for service on 9/21/2018. Report on vehicle on 9/28/2018…
ODI 11133092
Electrical System · Steering · Unknown Or Other
Currently own a 2015 ford explorer sport which has 56000 , while driving east bound on the i84 doing the speed limit at 65mph suddenly no steering! Completely locked'-whoa'- talk about scary' almost crash into an 18 wheels beside me , i quickly hit my hazards and came to a crawl at the side of the road into a bank' i truly thought i was good as dead.. I had to tow the car to my home because ford dealership was…
ODI 11123329
Electrical System · Steering
The electric system went on the fritz when it was significantly hot outside. This caused the power steering to falter and the car to be essentially inoperable. This happened 4 times throughout the summer, and it seemed to happen on extremely hot days. It would always occur while driving and caused significant danger to not only myself, but other motorists as well. At high speeds when the steering went out the car…
ODI 11190029
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Car loses power. This happened on my 2011 ford mustang v6 that had the throttle body replaced. Car loses power several times a day now.
ODI 11102006
Electrical System
The door locks in the car are failing on all 4 doors. I have replaced the door look on the rear drivers side door. Now all three doors have failed. Also when i go to the car wash the drivers power seat starts moving without pushing any buttons. Also the drivers side panel glue i had failed and allows the vinyl from the side of the door to come off
ODI 11101542
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Vehicle has less that 65,000 miles and the electrical power steering assist shuts down making the vehicle unable to turn. This happened to me while on the freeway going 50 mph making it extremely dangerous to control. The vehicle now has no power assist to help with steering at all.
ODI 11093199
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving in the car with my two children on route 193 in maryland (not a highway but a busy road), the car suddenly stopped accelerating, an error appeared on the screen that said "terrain management system error", a wrench indicator light came on and the light on the tms knob went out (car had full tank of gas). I pulled over on the side of the road, turned the car off, restarted it and the error indicators…
ODI 11072937
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
Moonroof leak followed by monroof being stuck open. After a car wash at our purchasing dealer, we noticed water dripping from the lights above the center console in proximity to the monroof switches. Upon testing the switches, the moonroof opened but would not close again. The powershade operates fine, but the moonroof is stuck open (in the middle of winter in michigan). The lights operate fine. Luckily for us, we…
ODI 11062741
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
Car smells like exhaust, the smell is like egg or something dead the key won't come out of the ignitiononce i got the key out the car electrical was still on, the key was out but everything was on and beeping (electrical problems that ongoing) was having problems with the breaks, have taken vehicle in a few times regarding this issue the driver side window won't go down and keeps shaking while going down. One in a…
ODI 11036001
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. The contact stated that the battery terminal caused the battery to corrode. In addition, the battery fractured. A local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the terminal needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage…
ODI 11023643
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
My 2015 ford explorer limited started having problems 2 days after pulling out of the dealer. They have not stopped. Unfortunately, i waited too long for a lemon law claim. Most important problem: the smell of exhaust in my cabin under heavy acceleration, since day 1. It has been in 10 times since august 2015. The exhaust has been taken apart multiple times 1."trans roll restrictor rubber hanging against exhaust…
ODI 11043100
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Console started flashing "service steering assist soon" and "traction assist failure". Would clear up when car restarted. Never lost steering during this 2 week time. July 9th, 2017, driving 70 mph on 405 freeway near long beach, ca, flashed "steering assist failure" and lost power steering. Traction assist failure light as well. Got though traffic, slowed down and exited without any power steering, stopped and…
ODI 11023570
Electrical System · Steering
My tie rod and rod and navigation system which are electric broke while i was driving my vehicle. There was no forwarning of the event. I was on the highway, driving at traffic speed, fast moving cars everywhere, left, right and centre, front and back all going above speed limits, no steering control, no safety ramp visible for a few kilometres. Suddenly i found myself unable to steer my wheels, the instrument panel…
ODI 10910006
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. While driving 60 mph, the no key detected warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The mechanic was unable to retrieve a fault code. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.…
ODI 10899544
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Unknown Or Other
Look at video link @ cbs detroit radio "video" -2015 ford explorer problems- also you tube. (2015 ford explorer problems) http://detroit.cbslocal.com/video/category/news/3563437-couple-says-their-suv-is-putting-their-lives-at-risk/
ODI 10917621