2019 Ford Explorer transmission problems
The 2019 Ford Explorer has 35 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 11% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
35
Transmission complaints
11%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“When i go to drive my car in the mornings when it first starts up I have to let it sit or it won't accelerate and if I just try to drive it the powertrane warning light comes on but it will be gone when I let it sit off for a bit. The ford dealership stated it was the torque converter and have…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 2019 Ford Explorer have?
NHTSA has 35 complaints about the 2019 Ford Explorer transmission — 11% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.