Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2015 Ford Explorer has 204 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
204
Complaints
0
Recalls
11
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that there were exhaust fumes inside the v... |
| Jan 30, 2026 | ENGINE | ENGINE LIGHT ACTIVATION code: P0430 Catalyst system efficiency below threshold Bank 2 |
| Dec 17, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that on several occasions, while starting ... |
| Mar 4, 2025 | ENGINE | Took vehicle in to see local mechanic due to small drops of antifreeze on ground. Mechanic concluded... |
| Feb 20, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the odor... |
| Jan 26, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds on se... |
| Sep 23, 2024 | ENGINE | Had the car for about a year. After the last service I brought in car was fine for a few months, but... |
| Sep 10, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the water pump was leaking. The conta... |
| Aug 16, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while operating the vehicle the odor of ex... |
| Aug 15, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at 35-40 MPH, the rear ... |
| Jul 18, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the engine overheate... |
| Jul 16, 2024 | ENGINE | Car kept overheating and I checked the antifreeze. Several times during the week it was empty. Too... |
| Jul 15, 2024 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the... |
| May 28, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, there w... |
| May 6, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the vehicle was overheating while dri... |
| May 2, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, she noti... |
| May 1, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, the contact not... |
| Mar 12, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | See attached document for complaint. |
| Jan 24, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the engine overheate... |
| Jan 24, 2024 | ENGINE | Water pump inside the engine went out and was leaking coolant all over the engine and transmission. ... |