Safety Score
62
Average
Recalls
2
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars
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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… |