2019 Ford Explorer Structure:body Problems

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

40Structure:body complaints

14.2%Of all 282 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:body ranks on this vehicle

STRUCTURE100 · 35.5%

Unspecified / other44 · 15.6%

STRUCTURE:BODY40 · 14.2%

POWER TRAIN30 · 10.6%

ENGINE18 · 6.4%

Share of the 282 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2019 Ford Explorer overview page.

What owners report

“The windshield cawl ( bottom piece that goes across windshield) has deteriorated. Making a whistling sound going down the road. I have already in December…”NHTSA complaint 11585372 — filed 04/26/2024

“The B-pillar trim piece has become detached from the vehicle due to broken clips and when driving it appears as if it will fall off…”NHTSA complaint 11579438 — filed 03/26/2024

“The trim that is on either side of the front windshield has come loose. The one on the driver side came loose while I was…”NHTSA complaint 11563328 — filed 01/03/2024

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

Structure:body complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 Ford Explorer have structure:body problems?

Structure:body is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2019 Ford Explorer: 40 of 282 complaints on file (14.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2019 Ford Explorer have in total?

282 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 2 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 6 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.