2015 Ford Explorer Structure Problems

NHTSA component category: STRUCTURE · data through 11/01/2026

262Structure complaints

14.4%Of all 1,814 complaints

#3Most-reported category

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

How structure ranks on this vehicle

Unspecified / other405 · 22.3%

STEERING339 · 18.7%

STRUCTURE262 · 14.4%

ENGINE227 · 12.5%

STRUCTURE:BODY132 · 7.3%

Share of the 1,814 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2015 Ford Explorer overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL ODOR IN THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45-65 MPH. THE…”NHTSA complaint 10809612 — filed 12/11/2015

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Structure complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Ford Explorer have structure problems?

Structure is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2015 Ford Explorer: 262 of 1,814 complaints on file (14.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

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

1,814 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 11/01/2026. Across all categories, 37 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 98 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's structure category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STRUCTURE 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 11/01/2026.