These are standard specifications for the 2015 Ford Explorer, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
6 Automatic SelectShift
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Front Wheel (standard), 4WD, AWD |
| Body / Chassis : | Welded Steel |
| Production Years for Series : | 2011 - 2015 |
| Price : | MSRP: $30,600-42,670 |
| Weight : | 4432 lbs | 2010.321 kg |
Engine & Transmission
6 Automatic SelectShift
Production Figures
| Total Ford Production for 2015 : | 2,511,935 |
| 2015 Ford Explorer | |
Handling
Safety
| NHTSA Crash-Test Results | |
|---|---|
| 2015 Ford Explorer 4 DR SUV FWD | |
| Frontal driver : |  |
| Frontal passenger : |  |
| Side driver : | |
| Side rear passenger : | |
| Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : | 16.9% |
| 2015 Ford Explorer 4 DR SUV AWD | |
| Frontal driver : | |
| Frontal passenger : | |
| Side driver : | |
| Side rear passenger : | |
| Rollover 4 Wheel Drive : | 17.4% |
Recall
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 21V537000 |
| Summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia. Exposure to road salt can cause the cross-axis ball joint to corrode and seize, resulting in a fracture of the outboard section of the rear suspension toe link. |
| Consequence | A rear toe-link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the cross-axis ball joint (CABJ) knuckle, and replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall numbers 16V-245, 19V-435, and 20V-675. Certain vehicles previously repaired will need to return for the new remedy. An interim notification letter notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on September 10, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 16, 2022. Owners may contact Ford's customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S32. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
| Component | WHEELS:HUB |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 17E048000 |
| Summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain Wheel Hub Bearing assemblies, part number HB5Z-1104-C, incorrectly listed as being for installation on the rear axles of 2011-2017 Ford Explorer 4X2 vehicles. These bearings assemblies were manufactured without a self retention feature, possibly resulting in the separation of the wheel or wheel end. |
| Consequence | A loss of the wheel or wheel end can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Ford will notify the distributors of the hubs specifying that they are to only be used on drive axles. It is believed that none of the hubs were purchased from Ford dealers for the incorrect application. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 20V692000 |
| Summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Explorer, 2014-2015 Taurus and 2014 Edge vehicles equipped with 2.0L or 2.3L engines and front wheel drive. The support bracket for the front drive axle halfshaft may fail. |
| Consequence | The failed bracket could result in a loss of park function which can cause unintended vehicle movement, and loss of motive power while driving which increases the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the link shaft bracket, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners received an interim notification detailing safety risk December 8, 2020. A second letter will be mailed when parts become available in January 2021. The recall began February 2, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S63. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 20V675000 |
| Summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin that were previously repaired under a prior recall numbers 16V-245 or 19V-435. The outboard section of a rear suspension toe link may fracture. |
| Consequence | A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the cross-axis ball joint (CABJ) knuckle attached to the rear suspension toe link and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 27, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S62. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 17E048000 |
| Summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain Wheel Hub Bearing assemblies, part number HB5Z-1104-C, incorrectly listed as being for installation on the rear axles of 2011-2017 Ford Explorer 4X2 vehicles. These bearings assemblies were manufactured without a self retention feature, possibly resulting in the separation of the wheel or wheel end. |
| Consequence | A loss of the wheel or wheel end can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Ford will notify the distributors of the hubs specifying that they are to only be used on drive axles. It is believed that none of the hubs were purchased from Ford dealers for the incorrect application. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Mfr Report Date | 20100517 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 19V435000 |
| Summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension. |
| Consequence | A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, and inspect both rear toe link ball joints, replacing the rear wheel knuckle(s), if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S17. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Mfr Report Date | 20140117 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 16V245000 |
| Summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured January 17, 2014 to May 31, 2014. The affected vehicles may have improperly welded rear suspension toe links that may fracture. |
| Consequence | A fracture of the rear suspension toe link may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S18. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | PARKING BRAKE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Mfr Report Date | 20150504 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 15V464000 |
| Summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015, Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 21, 2015, and 2015-2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015. The affected vehicles have a parking brake that may not fully engage when applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, 'Light Vehicle Brake Systems.' |
| Consequence | If the parking brake does not fully engage and the transmission is left in a gear other than 'Park' while on a slope, the vehicle may roll away, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Ford will notify owners, and dealers will test the operation of the parking brake system, and if necessary, replace the parking brake control assembly, free of charge. The recall began on September 4, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15C07. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Data updated January 2023
2015 Averages
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $2.71 |
| Total Car Production : | 12,100,095 |
2015 Ford Explorer FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2015 Ford Explorer?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2015 Ford Explorer? A: The 2015 Ford Explorer has a wheelbase size of 112.60 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2015 Ford Explorer? A: The 2015 Ford Explorer has a length of 197.10 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2015 Ford Explorer? A: The 2015 Ford Explorer has a width of 78.90 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2015 Ford Explorer have?A: The 2015 Ford Explorer has 41.40 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2015 Ford Explorer have?A: The 2015 Ford Explorer has legroom of 40.60 inches.Q: What is the 2015 Ford Explorer's towing capacity?A: The 2015 Ford Explorer has a towing capaicty of 5000.00 lbs.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2015 Ford Explorer? A: The 2015 Ford Explorer was a SUV.Q: How much did the 2015 Ford Explorer cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2015 Ford Explorer had an MSRP of $30,600 - $$42,670 (USD).Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 2015? A: Ford produced 2,511,935 automobiles in 2015.Q: What transmission did the 2015 Ford Explorer have? A: The 2015 Ford Explorer had a 6 speed Automatic SelectShift gearbox.