Ford Explorer Structure Problems
- 226
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 16
- Years with records
- 1999–2017
- Stored years
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.
Among these 226 stored complaint records:
- 7 indicate a crash
- 13 indicate injury
- 3 indicate fire
- 2 indicate a death
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- Body · 10 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 75 |
| 30–60k mi | 44 |
| 1–30k mi | 25 |
| 100–150k mi | 23 |
| 150–400k mi | 6 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Structure · Windshield
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. While driving at an unknown speed, the windshield molding detached. The vehicle was taken to fritts ford (located at [redacted], riverside, ca 92504, [redacted]) and was informed that the molding needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
ODI 11222676
Engine · Power Train · Structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford explorer. The contact stated that the vehicle leaked anti-freeze and transmission fluid. There was also rust underneath the vehicle and a hole in the running boards, which almost caused them to detach. The contact claimed that the ground could be seen through the hole. The vehicle also produced thick smoke. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The dealer was not contacted.…
Fire reported
ODI 11187507
Structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford explorer. While driving approximately 65 mph, the keyless entry pad on the exterior of the driver's door fractured and fell off into traffic. Simultaneously, the 'liftgate ajar' message illuminated. The contact stopped at a nearby fuel station and attempted to correct the failure by applying masking tape to re-attach the keyless entry pad to the door. The contact stated that several…
ODI 11149985
Structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford explorer. While driving 65 mph, the plastic trim between the front windshield and the front passenger door detached and blew away. Mullinex ford in mobile, alabama was made aware of the failure and stated that the part was not included in a recall. The dealer referred the contact to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and stated that there was no recall or…
ODI 11011352
Hood · Structure
2014 ford explorer. Attorney representing consumer writes in regards to rust along front edge of vehicle hood. Dealership refuses to replace hood or include requests under extended warranty protection. *smd it was finally determined, it was not rust as the consumer believed. The consumer returned to the dealer, where they repaired and repainted the hood. The consumer requested a replacement hood, but the ford…
ODI 10891437
Structure · Visibility
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford explorer. The contact stated that while parked, the rear hatch window was closed and it shattered. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 91,000. The consumer stated after the window was replaced, she received a recall letter for the exact issue. Updated 03/21/16.*jb
ODI 10806733
Body · Seat Belts · Structure · Unknown Or Other
My 2012 ford explorer leaks from the 3rd row seatbelt. It has ruined the carpet in the back and molded it. It also filled up the spare tire area with water and rusted the rim of the spare tire and the inside where the tire sits. I did not notice this until many months after i bought it because i wasn't using the 3rd row at the time.
ODI 11234793
Structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford explorer. The contact received a manufacturer's recall notification on the replacement of all four interior door handles; however, the part to do the recall remedy was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated…
ODI 10763068