Ford Explorer 2015
Versiones, desempeño, equipamiento, consumo, seguridad y problemas conocidos, con sus ventajas y desventajas frente a modelos similares 2015.

- Clase
- SUV grande (2WD)
- Carrocerías
- 4dr SUV AWD Base/Xlt/Limited/Sport, 4dr SUV FWD Base/Xlt
- Motores
- 2.0L 4 cil. turbo, 3.5L 6 cil., 3.5L 6 cil. turbo
- Potencia
- 290–365 hp
- Tracción
- Tracción delantera, Tracción total (AWD)
- Combustible
- Gasolina regular, FFV
- MPG (mejor)
- 23 combinadas · 20 ciudad / 27 carretera
- Largo
- 197.2 in
- Peso en vacío
- 4,557–4,731 lb
- Calificación NHTSA
- ★★★★★
- Retiros
- 8 campañas
Ventajas y desventajas
Lo bueno
- Excelente consumo de combustibleHasta 23 MPG combinadas: un 23 % mejor que el promedio de su clase (SUV grande, 2015: 18.7 MPG).
- Tracción total / 4x4 disponible
- 5 estrellas en seguridad NHTSALa máxima calificación general en las pruebas de choque federales.
A tener en cuenta
- Muchas quejas de propietarios1,816 quejas ante la NHTSA frente a unas 195 de modelos similares; sobre todo por problemas de dirección.
- 8 retirosMás que modelos similares (unos 4). Confirma las reparaciones con el VIN.
Calculado con datos de la EPA, la NHTSA y vPIC frente a 22 modelos similares 2015; no es una reseña. Cómo lo calculamos →
Resumen
El Ford Explorer 2015 es un SUV grande disponible con 3 motores (2.0L 4 cil. turbo, 3.5L 6 cil. y 3.5L 6 cil. turbo), con tracción delantera y tracción total (AWD).
Mide unas 197 pulgadas de largo y 79 de ancho, con una distancia entre ejes de 113 pulgadas, y pesa alrededor de 4,731 lb (4dr SUV AWD Base/Xlt/Limited/Sport).
La EPA califica su versión más eficiente con 23 MPG combinadas (20 en ciudad / 27 en carretera), un 23 % mejor que el promedio de su clase (SUV grande, 2015: 18.7 MPG), con un gasto estimado de $2,900 al año en combustible.
En las pruebas de choque de la NHTSA obtuvo la máxima calificación general de 5 estrellas.
Tiene 8 campañas de retiro registradas y los propietarios han presentado 1,816 quejas ante la NHTSA desde 2015, sobre todo por problemas de otro o desconocido.
Novedades del 2015
Sin cambios en motores, versiones, tracción, tamaño, consumo EPA ni calificación NHTSA respecto al Explorer 2014: un año sin cambios según los datos.
Comparado con 2014; no incluye cambios de versiones, equipamiento ni precio. Ver el Explorer 2014 →
Versiones, desempeño y equipamiento
Versiones
Fabricado en: Chicago, Illinois
NHTSA vPIC, según el fabricante, para 5 configuraciones del Explorer 2015; puede no incluir todas las versiones. Cómo lo calculamos →
Dimensiones y peso
| Carrocería | Largo | Ancho | Alto | Distancia entre ejes | Vía del. / tras. | Peso en vacío | Peso del./tras. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4dr SUV AWD Base/Xlt/Limited/Sport | 197.2 in | 78.7 in | 69.7 in | 113 in | 66.9 / 66.9 in | 4,731 lb | 54/46 |
| 4dr SUV FWD Base/Xlt | 197.2 in | 78.7 in | 69.7 in | 113 in | 66.9 / 66.9 in | 4,557 lb | 54/46 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), medidas del mercado canadiense.
¿Cabe en tu garaje? Compruébalo con tus medidas →Motores, consumo y costo de uso
| Versión | Motor | Transmisión | Tracción | Ciudad / Carr. / Comb. | vs. su clase | Combustible / año | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Explorer FWD | 2.0L 4 cil. turbo | Automática 6-spd | Tracción delantera | 20 / 27 / 23 | +23% | $2,900 | 394 |
| Explorer 2WD FFV FFV | 3.5L 6 cil. | Automática (S6) | Tracción delantera | 17 / 24 / 20 | +7% | $3,350 | 450 |
| Explorer FWD | 3.5L 6 cil. | Automática (S6) | Tracción delantera | 17 / 24 / 20 | +7% | $3,350 | 450 |
| Explorer AWD FFV FFV | 3.5L 6 cil. | Automática (S6) | Tracción total (AWD) | 17 / 23 / 19 | +4% | $3,550 | 471 |
| Explorer AWD | 3.5L 6 cil. | Automática (S6) | Tracción total (AWD) | 17 / 23 / 19 | +4% | $3,550 | 471 |
| Explorer AWD | 3.5L 6 cil. turbo | Automática (S6) | Tracción total (AWD) | 16 / 22 / 18 | -1% | $3,700 | 490 |
Estimaciones de la EPA; "vs. su clase" compara las MPG combinadas con el promedio 2015 de su clase EPA. Cómo lo calculamos →
Calificaciones de seguridad y tecnología
| Versión | General | Frontal | Conductor / pasajero | Lateral | Poste lateral | Volcadura | Riesgo de volcadura |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Ford Explorer 4 DR SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 4★ / 5★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 17.4% |
| 2015 Ford Explorer 4 DR SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 4★ / 5★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 16.9% |


SUV grande similares 2015
| Modelo | Mejor MPG / autonomía | General NHTSA | Retiros |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Explorer 2015 (este auto) | 23 MPG | ★★★★★ | 8 |
| Toyota Land Cruiser 2015 | 15 MPG | Sin calificar | 4 |
| Toyota 4Runner 2015 | 19 MPG | ★★★★★ | 9 |
| Toyota Highlander 2015 | 28 MPG | ★★★★★ | 1 |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee 2015 | 25 MPG | ★★★★★ | 9 |
| GMC Yukon 2015 | 18 MPG | ★★★★★ | 10 |
| Chevrolet Tahoe 2015 | 18 MPG | ★★★★★ | 16 |
Retiros (8)
Texto oficial de la NHTSA (en inglés).
Prevención de impacto en reversa › Sensing System › Camera · 13 oct 2025
Campaña NHTSA 25V695000 · 1,448,655 vehículos
- Problema
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
- Riesgo
- A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driverâs view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Solución
- Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on October 25, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Mustang owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA9. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 14, 2025.
Estructura › Carrocería › Roof And Pillars · 19 ene 2024
Campaña NHTSA 24V031000 · 1,889,110 vehículos
- Problema
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles. The A-pillar trim retention clips may not be properly engaged, allowing the trim to detach.
- Riesgo
- A detached trim piece can fall off the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Solución
- Dealers will inspect and replace the A-pillar trim as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model years. Owner notification letters were mailed between July 18, 2024 and December 16, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S02.
Suspensión › Rear · 15 jul 2021
Campaña NHTSA 21V537000 · 631,176 vehículos
- Problema
- 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.
- Riesgo
- A rear toe-link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Solución
- 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.
Suspensión › Rear · 12 mar 2021
Campaña NHTSA 20V675000 · 454,941 vehículos
- Problema
- 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.
- Riesgo
- A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Solución
- 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.
Tren motriz › Axle Assembly › Axle Shaft · 10 nov 2020
Campaña NHTSA 20V692000 · 15,587 vehículos
- Problema
- 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.
- Riesgo
- 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.
- Solución
- 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.
Suspensión › Rear · 10 jun 2019
Campaña NHTSA 19V435000 · 1,194,173 vehículos
- Problema
- 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.
- Riesgo
- A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
- Solución
- 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.
Suspensión › Rear · 26 abr 2016
Campaña NHTSA 16V245000 · 75,364 vehículos
- Problema
- 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.
- Riesgo
- A fracture of the rear suspension toe link may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Solución
- 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.
Freno de estacionamiento · 24 jul 2015
Campaña NHTSA 15V464000 · 7,165 vehículos
- Problema
- 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."
- Riesgo
- 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.
- Solución
- 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.
No todos los Explorer 2015 están afectados: solo el VIN lo confirma.
Problemas reportados por propietarios
Reportes sin verificar; los más vendidos acumulan más.
Lista para comprar un Ford Explorer 2015 usado
- Consulta el VIN en nhtsa.gov/recalls. 8 retiros en este año: pide comprobantes de reparación.
- Dirección — 340 reportes de propietarios. Gira el volante de tope a tope estacionado y en marcha; escucha ruidos y nota si la dirección está dura o suelta.
- Estructura — 262 reportes de propietarios. Abre y cierra todas las puertas, el cofre y la cajuela; busca óxido o paneles desalineados.
- Motor — 230 reportes de propietarios. Arranca el motor en frío, escucha si golpetea y fíjate en luces de advertencia o titubeos al acelerar.
- Millaje a vigilar. Los propietarios suelen reportar problemas alrededor de las 23,000 millas; pregunta qué se reparó cerca de ese punto.
- Antes de pagar: historial de servicio, reporte de antecedentes e inspección de un mecánico independiente.
Generado por DecodedCars a partir de retiros y quejas de propietarios ante la NHTSA para el Ford Explorer 2015. No sustituye una inspección profesional.
Otros años del Explorer
Comparar todos los años →| Año | MPG (mejor) | Largo | General | Retiros | Quejas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Explorer 2027 | 23 | – | Sin calificar | 2 | 0 |
| Explorer 2026 | 24 | 198.8 in | Sin calificar | 15 | 42 |
| Explorer 2025 | 24 | 198.8 in | ★★★★★ | 22 | 109 |
| Explorer 2024 | 24 | 198.8 in | ★★★★★ | 10 | 21 |
| Explorer 2023 | 27 | 198.8 in | ★★★★★ | 15 | 114 |
| Explorer 2022 | 27 | 198.8 in | Sin calificar | 25 | 273 |
| Explorer 2021 | 27 | 198.8 in | ★★★★★ | 27 | 458 |
| Explorer 2020 | 28 | 198.8 in | ★★★★★ | 35 | 1,251 |
| Explorer 2019 | 22 | 198.4 in | ★★★★★ | 6 | 300 |
| Explorer 2018 | 22 | 198.4 in | ★★★★★ | 7 | 737 |
| Explorer 2017 | 22 | 198.4 in | ★★★★★ | 14 | 1,713 |
| Explorer 2016 | 22 | 198.4 in | ★★★★★ | 14 | 2,485 |
Fuentes: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Sin afiliación con la NHTSA, la EPA ni Ford. Cómo lo calculamos →