2015 Ford Explorer · recalls
2015 Ford Explorer recalls
NHTSA lists 9 recalls that include the 2015 Ford Explorer. The newest, 25V-695, was filed Oct 13, 2025 for the backup camera. 4 of them are on the suspension system.
- 9recalls
- 6systems
- 1,784owner complaints
Newest recall or investigation Oct 13, 2025 · checked Sep 22, 2026
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN, and a finished repair drops it off the list. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Risk: A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on October 25, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Mustang owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA9. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 14, 2025.
130 of the 1,784 owner complaints on this car cite the backup camera, 10 of them the same part of it (Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera). Symptom sheets that include this system: Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails (192) · Backup camera goes black or freezes (114) · Infotainment screen freezes or goes black (28).
What owners wrote about camera
“Rear camera is faulty. Screen will ârollâ like bad movie film. Sometimes itâs a black screen. Sometimes the screen doesnât change at all and says to contact dealer.”
Filed Jul 21, 2023
“Sudden back up camera failure without a warning light or message. There has not been an accident/incident but it is difficult to see behind the vehicle at certain angles when turning my head to the rear to back up. I have not yet had it checked by a mechanic because upon further research found that it may be too costly for me to have repaired. I had no obvious issues before it stopped working.”
Filed Jun 29, 2023
A complaint on the same system is not proof of the recalled defect.
Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles. The A-pillar trim retention clips may not be properly engaged, allowing the trim to detach.
Risk: A detached trim piece can fall off the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the A-pillar trim as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model years. Owner notification letters were mailed between July 18, 2024 and December 16, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S02.
408 of the 1,784 owner complaints on this car cite the structure, 136 of them the same part of it (Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars). Symptom sheets that include this system: Windshield cracks or distorts (145) · Water leaks into the cabin (35).
What owners wrote about roof and pillars
“Driving on the highway, my left windshield trim flew off. This could have hurt someone or caused an accident. There was no warning prior to it coming off. The dealer charged me $500 to replace it.”
Filed Feb 1, 2023
“Front windshield wiper cowl has disintegrated. Allows water to drip into glove compartment and passenger side flooring.”
Filed Sep 13, 2022
A complaint on the same system is not proof of the recalled defect.
Suspension:Rear
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia. Exposure to road salt can cause the cross-axis ball joint to corrode and seize, resulting in a fracture of the outboard section of the rear suspension toe link.
Risk: A rear toe-link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the cross-axis ball joint (CABJ) knuckle, and replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall numbers 16V-245, 19V-435, and 20V-675. Certain vehicles previously repaired will need to return for the new remedy. An interim notification letter notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on September 10, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 16, 2022. Owners may contact Ford's customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S32.
83 of the 1,784 owner complaints on this car cite the suspension system, 1 of them the same part of it (Suspension:Rear). Symptom sheets that include this system: Suspension noise, struts or alignment (83).
What owners wrote about rear
“2015 Ford Explorer. Consumer writes in regards to NHTSA safety recall 20V-675. Consumer would like to know when parts will be available to perform safety recall. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED.”
Filed May 27, 2021
A complaint on the same system is not proof of the recalled defect.
Suspension:Rear
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin that were previously repaired under a prior recall numbers 16V-245 or 19V-435. The outboard section of a rear suspension toe link may fracture.
Risk: A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the cross-axis ball joint (CABJ) knuckle attached to the rear suspension toe link and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 27, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S62.
83 of the 1,784 owner complaints on this car cite the suspension system, 1 of them the same part of it (Suspension:Rear). Symptom sheets that include this system: Suspension noise, struts or alignment (83).
What owners wrote about rear
“2015 Ford Explorer. Consumer writes in regards to NHTSA safety recall 20V-675. Consumer would like to know when parts will be available to perform safety recall. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED.”
Filed May 27, 2021
A complaint on the same system is not proof of the recalled defect.
Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Explorer, 2014-2015 Taurus and 2014 Edge vehicles equipped with 2.0L or 2.3L engines and front wheel drive. The support bracket for the front drive axle halfshaft may fail.
Risk: The failed bracket could result in a loss of park function which can cause unintended vehicle movement, and loss of motive power while driving which increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the link shaft bracket, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners received an interim notification detailing safety risk December 8, 2020. A second letter will be mailed when parts become available in January 2021. The recall began February 2, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S63.
85 of the 1,784 owner complaints on this car cite the transmission and drivetrain. Symptom sheets that include this system: Engine stalls or loses power while driving (58).
Suspension:Rear
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.
Risk: A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, and inspect both rear toe link ball joints, replacing the rear wheel knuckle(s), if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S17.
83 of the 1,784 owner complaints on this car cite the suspension system, 1 of them the same part of it (Suspension:Rear). Symptom sheets that include this system: Suspension noise, struts or alignment (83).
What owners wrote about rear
“2015 Ford Explorer. Consumer writes in regards to NHTSA safety recall 20V-675. Consumer would like to know when parts will be available to perform safety recall. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED.”
Filed May 27, 2021
A complaint on the same system is not proof of the recalled defect.
Wheels:Hub
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain Wheel Hub Bearing assemblies, part number HB5Z-1104-C, incorrectly listed as being for installation on the rear axles of 2011-2017 Ford Explorer 4X2 vehicles. These bearings assemblies were manufactured without a self retention feature, possibly resulting in the separation of the wheel or wheel end.
Risk: A loss of the wheel or wheel end can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify the distributors of the hubs specifying that they are to only be used on drive axles. It is believed that none of the hubs were purchased from Ford dealers for the incorrect application. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
15 of the 1,784 owner complaints on this car cite the wheels.
Suspension:Rear
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured January 17, 2014 to May 31, 2014. The affected vehicles may have improperly welded rear suspension toe links that may fracture.
Risk: A fracture of the rear suspension toe link may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S18.
83 of the 1,784 owner complaints on this car cite the suspension system, 1 of them the same part of it (Suspension:Rear). Symptom sheets that include this system: Suspension noise, struts or alignment (83).
What owners wrote about rear
“2015 Ford Explorer. Consumer writes in regards to NHTSA safety recall 20V-675. Consumer would like to know when parts will be available to perform safety recall. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED.”
Filed May 27, 2021
A complaint on the same system is not proof of the recalled defect.
Parking Brake
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015, Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 21, 2015, and 2015-2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015. The affected vehicles have a parking brake that may not fully engage when applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Risk: If the parking brake does not fully engage and the transmission is left in a gear other than 'Park' while on a slope, the vehicle may roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will test the operation of the parking brake system, and if necessary, replace the parking brake control assembly, free of charge. The recall began on September 4, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15C07.
3 of the 1,784 owner complaints on this car cite the parking brake.
Complaints with no recall behind them
The systems owners of the 2015 Ford Explorer complain about most that none of these recalls covers, as of Sep 22, 2026. A problem can be widespread without being a safety defect NHTSA can order fixed.
- Steering: 345 complaints, no recallpower steering loss
- Engine: 226 complaints, no recallstalling · overheating
- Electrical: 91 complaints, no recallinfotainment · stalling
- Fuel and propulsion: 86 complaints, no recallstalling · misfire
- Airbags: 84 complaints, no recallairbag
NHTSA investigations
Windshield trim molding item detachment. Closed feb 8, 2024, led to recall 24V-031.
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Exhaust odor in passenger cab. Closed jan 17, 2023.
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Ford explorer exhaust odor. Closed sep 12, 2017.
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Front brake hose failure. Closed nov 2, 2018.
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Front brake hose failure. Closed sep 28, 2015.
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