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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…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · February 1, 2024

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.