2015 Ford Explorer structure problems
401 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2015 Ford Explorer — 23% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the exterior A-pillar and B-pillar trim appliques loosened and detached from the vehicle on multiple occasions. Due to the recurring failure, the contact applied duct tape to secure both trims. The…”
filed Jul 6, 2026
“The Trim piece that has the keyless entry pad on it that was attached to the drivers door came off while driving down the interstate.”
filed Jun 17, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- A-pillar trim retention clips may not be properly engaged, allowing the trim to detachCampaign 24V031000 · Jan 19, 2024
Related service bulletins
For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. It is also not recommended to order a replacement module using a vehicle…
SSM 51536 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 4, 2023
Structure problems in other Explorer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Explorer | 6 | 7% |
| 2023 Explorer | 9 | 9% |
| 2022 Explorer | 10 | 4% |
| 2021 Explorer | 23 | 6% |
| 2020 Explorer | 43 | 4% |
| 2019 Explorer | 146 | 51% |
| 2018 Explorer | 286 | 40% |
| 2017 Explorer | 642 | 38% |
| 2016 Explorer | 577 | 24% |
| 2014 Explorer | 274 | 16% |
| 2013 Explorer | 436 | 20% |
| 2012 Explorer | 142 | 17% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2015 Ford Explorer
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.