2015 Ford Explorer Structure:body Problems

NHTSA component category: STRUCTURE:BODY · data through 07/12/2026

130Structure:body complaints

7.4%Of all 1,748 complaints

#5Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How structure:body ranks on this vehicle

Unspecified / other394 · 22.5%

STEERING333 · 19.1%

STRUCTURE254 · 14.5%

ENGINE225 · 12.9%

STRUCTURE:BODY130 · 7.4%

Share of the 1,748 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2015 Ford Explorer overview page.

What owners report

“MY WIFE AND I PARK OUR 2015 FORD EXPLORER XLT IN THE PARKING AREA IN FRONT OF OUR HOUSE. IN ORDER TO GO ANYWHERE, WE…”NHTSA complaint 10894252 — filed 08/08/2016

“WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHER SPEEDS POSTED AT 60, 65 MPH, ETC ON OPEN HIGHWAYS THERE IS A VERY LOUD NOISE ACROSS FRONT WINDSHIELD. CANNOT OPERATE…”NHTSA complaint 10875645 — filed 06/21/2016

“***BLF NOTE: CONTACT THE CONSUMER TO OBTAIN THE VIN AND MODEL YEAR. 3-29-2016*** HIGH TECH KEY DEVICE IN MY POCKET ,CAR IS LOCKED . WHILE…”NHTSA complaint 10851710 — filed 03/25/2016

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Structure:body complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Ford Explorer have structure:body problems?

Structure:body is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2015 Ford Explorer: 130 of 1,748 complaints on file (7.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2015 Ford Explorer have in total?

1,748 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 36 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 95 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's structure:body category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STRUCTURE:BODY category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.