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Buying a used 2019 Ford Explorer? Check these 6 recalls first

6 NHTSA recalls · 294 owner complaints on file

The 2019 Explorer repeats much of the prior year's pattern: critical recalls for block heaters that can short and cause a fire and for a rear suspension toe link that may break, plus seat backs that may be dangerously weak, roof rail covers covered by two separate campaigns, and windshield pillar trim that can fall off. Owners filed 294 unverified NHTSA complaints, roughly half under structure, with no fires and two crashes reported.

Before you buy

1. Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
2. Confirm the toe link recall was completed and inspect the rear suspension links for damage.
3. Check the roof rail covers and A-pillar trim for loose or missing pieces.
4. Ask whether the block heater was ever plugged in and whether that recall was done.
5. Open recalls are repaired free at any Ford dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.

Recalls covering the 2019 Ford Explorer

What owners have reported to NHTSA

294 complaints filed for this model year, including 2 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 6 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.

Other model years

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