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What 1,751 owners told NHTSA about the 2015 Ford Explorer Gas

These are the actual owner complaints behind this car’s reliability verdict, filed with the federal government, unedited. They’re unverified reports, not confirmed defects: read them as leads for your pre-purchase inspection, not a diagnosis.

All (1,751)Crash / fire / injury (73)Body & structure (401)Steering (342)Engine (225)Backup camera & sensors (116)Fuel system (94)Electrical system (88)Airbags (84)Transmission & drivetrain (84)Suspension (82)Engine & cooling (65)

116 of 1,751 complaints match · Backup camera & sensors · clear filters · page 2 of 5

Apr 10, 2026Body & structureBackup camera & sensors

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V031000 (Structure) and 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the parts to do the recalls repairs were not yet available. An unknown dealer was contacted, and the contact was informed that the parts were not yet available for the recall repairs. Additionally, the contact stated that the parts had been unavailable for more than a year. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure.

NHTSA ODI 11730335

Apr 3, 2026Backup camera & sensors

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the rear-view camera was inoperable. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 92,000.

NHTSA ODI 11729027

Mar 18, 2026Body & structureBackup camera & sensors

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while attempting to reverse(R), the rear-view camera became inoperable. The contact stated that the rear-view camera failed to function properly and intermittently operated as needed. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention) and 24V031000 (Structure); however, parts for the recall repairs were not yet available. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired, and the dealer confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

NHTSA ODI 11725238

Mar 17, 2026Body & structureBackup camera & sensors

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure) and 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that occasionally, while shifted in reverse(R), the rear-view camera displayed a distorted image. Two local dealers were contacted; however, parts were not available for the recall repairs. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.

NHTSA ODI 11725013

Mar 16, 2026Body & structureBackup camera & sensors

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V031000 (Structure) and 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while in reverse, the image on the back over camera was displayed in reverse and remained on the screen for an extended time before reverting to the main display screen. Additionally, the trim around the entire windshield was detaching. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that there were no parts for the repair repairs available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

NHTSA ODI 11724533

Mar 11, 2026Backup camera & sensors

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact received the recall notification letter for NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention). The contact stated that the camera became inoperable. There was no warning light illuminated. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were on backorder. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 75,080.

NHTSA ODI 11723482

Mar 9, 2026Backup camera & sensors

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that occasionally, while in reverse(R), the rearview camera failed to display a clear image on the center digital screen. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

NHTSA ODI 11723054

Mar 6, 2026Body & structureBackup camera & sensors

The contact's mother owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V031000 (STRUCTURE) and 25V695000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

NHTSA ODI 11722463

Feb 26, 2026Body & structureBackup camera & sensors

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the A-pillar had detached. The camera image occasionally failed to display, or the screen was distorted or blank. The contact attempted to clean the screen, but the failure persisted. An unknown camera message was displayed. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V031000 (Structure) and 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention). The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts to repair the vehicle were on backorder. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 99,000.

NHTSA ODI 11720729

Feb 18, 2026Body & structureBackup camera & sensors

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V031000 (Structure) and 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact stated that whenever it rained or snowed, water was entering the vehicle from the A-pillar trim seal, covering the floorboard. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not available for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issues. The failure mileage was approximately 192,000.

NHTSA ODI 11718772

Feb 17, 2026Backup camera & sensors

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. While reversing, the rearview camera displayed a distorted image, or the message "No Picture Available" was displayed. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.

NHTSA ODI 11718474

Feb 11, 2026Body & structureBackup camera & sensors

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while reversing into the driveway at approximately 2 MPH, the rear-view camera image went blank. The vehicle had been experiencing intermittent loss of the back over prevention camera function for approximately one year. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part for the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact also received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part for the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure with the camera. The failure mileage was approximately 87,000.

NHTSA ODI 11717198

Feb 11, 2026Body & structureBackup camera & sensors

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V031000 (Structure) and 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the front passenger’s side A-pillar trim detached and struck another vehicle. In reverse, the rearview camera failed to display a clear image behind the vehicle. The local dealer was contacted on several occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired due to parts not being available. The vehicle was taken to a local Auto-Glass shop, where the vehicle was repaired at the owner's expense. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred and was temporarily repaired using tape. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact had not experienced a failure. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.

NHTSA ODI 11717234

Feb 10, 2026Body & structureBackup camera & sensors

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V031000 (Structure) and 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the front driver’s side A-pillar trim detached and flew off onto the roadway. Upon further inspection, the contact noticed that the front passenger’s side A-pillar trim was loose. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera failed to display a clear image. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was trim was temporary replaced with tape. The vehicle was not repaired due to parts not being available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

NHTSA ODI 11716968

Feb 9, 2026Body & structureBackup camera & sensors

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V031000 (Structure) and 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention). The contact stated that while in reverse(R) on several occasions, the rear-view camera failed to activate; however, on other occasions, the screen displayed properly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but informed the contact that parts for the recall repairs were not currently available. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.

NHTSA ODI 11716681

Feb 4, 2026Body & structureBackup camera & sensors

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V031000 (Structure) and 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

NHTSA ODI 11715654

Jan 30, 2026Body & structureBackup camera & sensors

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure) and 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention. The contact stated that the A-pillar trims were cracked and loose. The contact stated that the rear-view camera operated as designed; however, there was no audible chime while the camera was operational. The local dealer was contacted for updates on parts availability and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.

NHTSA ODI 11714549

Jan 29, 2026Backup camera & sensors

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention). The contact stated that the rear-view camera display was black while in reverse(R). The contact stated that the message "Camera not Available" and "Contact Dealer” was displayed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the rear-view camera needed to be replaced. The contact was then notified of the recall shortly after the failure. The dealer was contacted, but the contact was informed that parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

NHTSA ODI 11714227

Jan 27, 2026Backup camera & sensors

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera display failed to function as intended. The rear-view camera displayed reversed images. The contact stated that the objects that were on the left were displayed on the right. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the cause of the failure was not yet determined. The contact declined to pay the diagnostic test cost. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

NHTSA ODI 11713724

Jan 16, 2026Backup camera & sensors

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the rearview camera image was distorted while in reverse(R). The vehicle was taken to Exotic Sound & Tint Inc., where the rearview camera was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

NHTSA ODI 11711399

Jan 13, 2026Body & structureBackup camera & sensors

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V031000 (Structure) and 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact stated that intermittently, the back-over prevention camera displayed a distorted image, was black, or displayed a message to contact the dealer. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issues. The failure mileage was 94,000.

NHTSA ODI 11710656

Jan 12, 2026Backup camera & sensors

We have received 2 recalls. - the window pillar sheared off while driving - the rear camera stopped working These recalls are have been active for some time & have yet to be resolved. I replaced one of windshield pillars & am seeking reimbursement The rear camera we had replaced thru our vehicle warranty & am seeking reimbursement for our copay

NHTSA ODI 11710338

Jan 12, 2026Body & structureBackup camera & sensors

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the driver’s side A-pillar windshield trim began to detach from the vehicle. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V031000 (Structure) and 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rearview camera became inoperable, and the rearview image appeared blurry. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 81,000.

NHTSA ODI 11710430

Jan 8, 2026Body & structureBackup camera & sensors

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V031000 (Structure) and 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the remedies were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issues. The contact had not experienced a failure.

NHTSA ODI 11709584

Jan 6, 2026Backup camera & sensors

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the rearview camera was intermittently inoperable while in reverse(R). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 112,000.

NHTSA ODI 11709090

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