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2019 Ford Explorer

Research the 2019 Ford Explorer before you buy. NHTSA lists 6 known recall campaigns for this year/make/model. Decode a VIN on VINDecoded to check open recalls and factory build details for a specific vehicle.

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Campaign lists are for this model year. Decode a VIN to check open recalls on a specific vehicle.

Safety & recall campaigns

Known NHTSA campaigns for the 2019 Ford Explorer. This is not a list of open recalls on your VIN.

6Recall campaigns
Consumer complaints
  • 26V448000STRUCTURE

    Roof Rail Covers May Detach

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles. The roof rail covers may come loose and detach from the vehicle.

  • 26V101000SUSPENSION

    Rear Suspension Toe Link Fracture

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture.

  • 26V012000EQUIPMENT

    Engine Block Heater May Short Circuit and Cause Fire

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Focus, 2019 Explorer, and 2024 Explorer vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.

  • 24V031000STRUCTURE

    Exterior A-Pillar Trim May Detach

    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.

  • 21V316000STRUCTURE

    Roof Rail Covers May Detach

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles. The retention pins could loosen and allow the roof rail covers to detach from the vehicle.

  • 19V633000SEATS

    Reduced Seat Back Strength/FMVSS 202 & 207

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 and 2019-2020 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 Ford Explorer, 2019-2020 Expedition, and 2020 Escape vehicles equipped with driver and/or passenger's manual front seat back recliner mechanisms. Also included are certain 2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with rear outboard seats and manual seat back recliner mechanisms. The recliner mechanisms may be missing the third pawl required for seat back strength, resulting in a loose seat back. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."

Decode your VIN for open-recall status on a specific vehicle, or use accident check and window sticker lookup.

Frequently asked questions

How do I decode a 2019 Ford Explorer VIN?

Enter the 17-character VIN on VINDecoded’s free VIN check. You’ll get trim, options, equipment, and a path to check open recalls for that exact vehicle — not just the model year.

Are these 2019 Ford Explorer recalls open on my car?

The campaigns on this page are NHTSA year/make/model recall campaigns. Whether a recall is still open on your car depends on the VIN and repair status. Decode your VIN (or use NHTSA’s VIN lookup) for vehicle-specific open-recall status.

Can I get a Ford Explorer window sticker by VIN?

Yes. Use VINDecoded’s window sticker lookup with your VIN to see factory trim, options, packages, and specs from the original build data.

How do I check a 2019 Ford Explorer for accidents?

Use VINDecoded’s accident check with the vehicle’s VIN. Model-year pages cannot show accident history for a specific car — that requires the VIN.

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