2019 Ford Explorer Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How power train ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 282 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2019 Ford Explorer overview page.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2019 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle began making abnormal noises from under the floorboards…”NHTSA complaint 11584453 — filed 04/22/2024
“My wrench light came on in my 2019 Ford Explorer with 2.3L engine last week. It caused my vehicle to have lack of acceleration during…”NHTSA complaint 11573158 — filed 02/21/2024
“Needs a full transmission replacement and only have 80,000 miles on it. Bought new from dealership in 2019.”NHTSA complaint 11569267 — filed 02/01/2024
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2019 Ford Explorer have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2019 Ford Explorer: 30 of 282 complaints on file (10.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2019 Ford Explorer have in total?
282 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 2 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 6 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
