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2018 Ford Explorer

Safety Score
62
Average
Recalls
2
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars

Recalls (2)

Date NHTSA ID Component Units Completion
2026-02-20 26V101000 SUSPENSION:REAR 412,774 Details
2018-11-14 18V807000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 144 Details

Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)

Date Component Crash Injuries Summary
2026-04-02 EXTERIOR LIGHTING No 0 Vehicle is equipped with operational red and blue lights that are prohibited under the color of law, and facilitates cr…
2026-03-28 WHEELS No 0 After replacing the newest recall for the rear toe link on my Explorer, I’ve noticed (along with a couple others on som…
2026-03-25 UNKNOWN OR OTHER No 0 I received a Recall for 2018 Ford Explorer for the rear suspension toe links NHTSA Recall 26V101. I've tried to schedu…
2026-03-25 SUSPENSION No 0 The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V101000 (Suspensio…
2026-03-23 STRUCTURE No 0 The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the roof rail detached while the vehicle was being blow-…
2026-03-20 SUSPENSION No 0 Received Safety Recall 26S08 about rear suspension toe link. However, the new toe link design Ford provided as a remedy…
2026-03-20 STRUCTURE:BODY No 0 While driving at an undisclosed speed, I noticed an abnormal buzzing sound coming from the windshield. I have noticed t…
2026-03-12 STRUCTURE No 0 The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V031000 (STRUCTU…
2026-03-06 UNKNOWN OR OTHER No 0 My 2018 Ford Explorer continues to have issues with the rear back up camera. It makes it difficult to see while backing…
2026-02-28 AIR BAGS No 0 Horn stopped working. Airbag indicator will not reset. Took to local dealership but their service department doesn’…
2026-02-22 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM No 0 Entertainment system control. Power draws down and kills battery. Display locks into reverse camera, and I can't acc…
2026-02-13 ENGINE No 0 Upon startup rough idle and check engine light came on. Mechanic confirmed cylinder head thinning causing fluid leak in…
2026-02-11 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM No 0 I own a Ford Explorer 2018 bought as second hand in July 2020. For the last three years, the investment in it has been …
2026-02-10 POWER TRAIN No 0 The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the VIN was associated with NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V10…
2026-02-01 STRUCTURE No 0 The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure…
2026-01-24 ENGINE No 0 The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that after the vehicle was idling at a traffic stop, the vehi…
2026-01-20 STRUCTURE No 0 The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure…
2026-01-13 STRUCTURE No 0 The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure…
2026-01-05 SERVICE BRAKES No 0 Right front caliber went out at 47,186 miles in 11/14/2025. No abs sensor went on alerting me to the problem. Had it fi…
2025-12-29 STRUCTURE No 0 The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure…
2025-12-24 STRUCTURE No 0 See attached document for complaint. I am in receipt of your multiple Important Safety Recall notices/letter and am ve…
2025-12-23 STRUCTURE:BODY No 0 My VIN was removed for the A Pillar recall. I received no notice as to why and my car was inspected a year ago. At th…
2025-12-22 STRUCTURE No 0 The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure…
2025-12-22 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM No 0 Fuel system evap leak just like the Safety Recall 18S35
2025-12-22 ENGINE No 0 Leaking water pump that if isn’t repaired will cause catastrophic engine failure. Very expensive repair, $2800 because …
2025-12-21 ENGINE No 0 - I have experienced a sudden loss of engine power and speed on 5 occasions. Very scary and dangerous to completely lo…
2025-12-18 STRUCTURE No 0 The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure…
2025-12-15 UNKNOWN OR OTHER No 0 My 2018 Ford Explorer sport had a recall on the luggage rack. The railing on top it was repaired. In twenty one, but th…
2025-12-15 UNKNOWN OR OTHER No 0 The manufacturer has not remedied the repair of a recall within a timely manner. I am scheduled to ship my vehicle over…
2025-12-09 STRUCTURE No 0 The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while her son was driving over a bridge, the A-pillar tr…
2025-12-09 UNKNOWN OR OTHER No 0 It has been 1.5 years since this recall and Ford has not remedied the problem in a timely manner.
2025-12-02 SUSPENSION No 0 The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH over a bump on a snowy road, there …
2025-11-28 STRUCTURE No 0 The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure…
2025-11-26 VISIBILITY/WIPER No 0 During a storm, our SUV had water leaking in through the top, middle of the windshield. The water soaked the dashboard …
2025-11-14 ENGINE No 0 In November 2023, our SUV started to over heat and engine shut off. We noticed the coolant reservoir was bone dry. We a…
2025-11-08 UNKNOWN OR OTHER No 0 I do not no at this time
2025-11-04 UNKNOWN OR OTHER No 0 These parts are still unavailable. This should be a class action lawsuit.
2025-10-31 POWER TRAIN No 0 Had a recall at 60K miles for transmission, every since then the transmission has been breaking down at every 20k miles…
2025-10-31 STRUCTURE No 0 The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure…
2025-10-19 STRUCTURE No 0 The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign number: 24V031000 (Structure…
2025-10-18 SUSPENSION No 0 On Saturday 10/18/2025 the rear drivers side tow link of my 2018 Ford Explorer XLT snapped while driving 70 mph under n…
2025-10-17 SEAT BELTS No 0 One of my backseat seatbelt buckles is completely broken and the other side has a crack in the plastic casing in the s…
2025-10-16 UNKNOWN OR OTHER No 0 Nothing has happened yet, but I want to make dure nothing does happen as a result of not taking care of this potential …
2025-10-16 ENGINE No 0 Another timing chain failure on highway with engine stopping on road. This should be a recall!!!!! Only 101,300 miles …
2025-10-15 STRUCTURE No 0 The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure…
2025-10-15 ENGINE No 0 I was driving on a freeway when the engine stopped without warning. The timing chain apparently; slipped and the piston…
2025-10-14 STRUCTURE No 0 The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the front driver’s s…
2025-10-08 UNKNOWN OR OTHER No 0 In 2025 the dashboard leather on our 2018 Ford Explorer Platinum began to come unglued and rolled apart creating a very…
2025-10-06 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM No 0 Traveling 50mph, noticed smoke rolling from under the dash. Got to the side of the road. The entire dash was engulfed i…
2025-10-01 STRUCTURE:BODY No 0 1 year ago, the exterior pillar trim detached on the 202 Highway in Mesa, Arizona while I was drivign 65 MPH. It cracke…