The service and repair manual for the 2015 Ford Explorer — 3.5L V6 and 2.0L I4 and 3.5L V6 engines, 4 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Ford published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.5L V6 — 213 cu in, DOHC 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged 3.5L V6 — 213 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged |
| Trims | Limited Sport Utility 4-Door · Sport Sport Utility 4-Door · Base Sport Utility 4-Door · XLT Sport Utility 4-Door |
| Federal record | 7 recalls · 2,165 complaints · 71 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2015 Explorer manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 1,368
- General Information 1,622
- Accessories & Equipment 2,830
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 375
- Body & Frame 1,018
- Hybrid/Electric Powertrain 16
- Brakes 242
- Maintenance 73
- Drivelines & Axles 59
- Restraints 202
- Electrical 1,572
- Steering 425
- Engine Mechanical 467
- Suspension 177
- Engine Performance 2,827
- Transmission 332
- Axle Nut/Hub Nut 350
- Pressure Relief Cap 95
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2015 Explorer
- Suspension — rear · 16V245000Ford 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.
- Structure — body › roof and pillars · 24V031000Ford 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.
- Suspension — rear · 21V537000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 explorer vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine,.
- Back Over Prevention — sensing system › camera · 25V695000Ford 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 lincol.
- Suspension — rear · 20V675000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 explorer vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in connecticut, delaware, the district of columbia, illinois, in.
- Power Train — axle assembly › axle shaft · 20V692000Ford 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 br.
- Suspension — rear · 19V435000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2011-2017 explorer vehicles. the rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.
Owners have filed 2,165 complaints and Ford has issued 71 technical service bulletins for the 2015 Explorer. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2015 Explorer manual
Is this manual specific to the 2015 Explorer?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2015 model year, covering the 3.5L V6 and 2.0L I4 and 3.5L V6 across the Limited Sport Utility 4-Door, Sport Sport Utility 4-Door, Base Sport Utility 4-Door, XLT Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Ford published for this year.
What 2015 Explorer problems does it help with?
7 recalls are on federal record for the 2015 Explorer, covering suspension, structure, back over prevention. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Ford dealers.
Does it include 2015 Explorer wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2015 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $42.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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