How common are electrical problems on the 2019 Ford Explorer?

NHTSA has logged 19 Electrical System complaints for the 2019 Explorer, which is 6% of the 296 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2019 Ford Explorer's electrical system?

No. NHTSA lists no related recalls tied to this Electrical System complaint category for the 2019 Explorer.

At what mileage do electrical issues usually show up?

The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2019 Explorer is 43,800 miles.

What is the most common electrical complaint on the 2019 Explorer?

Multiple owners describe the horn failing to work or being too quiet to hear, with some noting the 2019 model came with only one horn instead of two.

Did electrical problems cause any crashes or fires?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 fires tied to Electrical System complaints for the 2019 Ford Explorer.

2019 Ford Explorer Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 19 Electrical System complaints for the 2019 Ford Explorer, 6% of its 296 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 43,800. No related recalls are on file for this issue.

Electrical System complaints: 19; 6% of 296
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 43,800 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Horns fail to sound or are too quiet to be heard at safe distances, sometimes with no warning light illuminated.
The vehicle cranks but will not start after sitting, traced by a dealer to a bad gas module even though the battery tested fine.
A battery indicator and Charge System Fault warning appear on the dash in warmer outdoor temperatures, a fault dealers could not duplicate.
One owner reported a leaking battery along with water intrusion at the headliner and sunroof.
Some owners found the 2019 model only has a single horn where two were expected, leaving a bracket empty and the horn hard to hear.

When 2019 Ford Explorer electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 6, 2019, latest Apr 29, 2026.

19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2019 to Apr 2026; peak Jun 2019 (1).

Electrical System recalls for the 2019 Ford Explorer

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Explorer model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201014 (12%)
201199 (8%)
201267 (8%)
2013183 (8%)
2014121 (7%)
2015105 (6%)
2016130 (5%)
201799 (6%)
201862 (8%)
201919 (6%)
2020230 (19%)
202151 (12%)
202242 (16%)
202314 (13%)
20242 (10%)
202523 (23%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems on the 2019 Ford Explorer?: NHTSA has logged 19 Electrical System complaints for the 2019 Explorer, which is 6% of the 296 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2019 Ford Explorer's electrical system?: No. NHTSA lists no related recalls tied to this Electrical System complaint category for the 2019 Explorer.
At what mileage do electrical issues usually show up?: The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2019 Explorer is 43,800 miles.
What is the most common electrical complaint on the 2019 Explorer?: Multiple owners describe the horn failing to work or being too quiet to hear, with some noting the 2019 model came with only one horn instead of two.
Did electrical problems cause any crashes or fires?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 fires tied to Electrical System complaints for the 2019 Ford Explorer.