2018 Model Year

Ford Explorer

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
658
Recalls
1
Crashes
12
Severe
30

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

18V807000 Nov 2018

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Engine
Feb 2026

Upon startup rough idle and check engine light came on. Mechanic confirmed cylinder head thinning causing fluid leak into first cylinder. A mechanical...

Suspension
Feb 2026

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH over a bump on a snowy road, there was an abnormal popping sound c...

Electrical System
Feb 2026

Entertainment system control. Power draws down and kills battery. Display locks into reverse camera, and I can't access any controls for extended p...

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Feb 2026

Fuel system evap leak just like the Safety Recall 18S35

Structure
Feb 2026

See attached document for complaint. I am in receipt of your multiple Important Safety Recall notices/letter and am very upset with your company. I k...

Structure
Feb 2026

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (STRUCTURE); however, the part to do the...

Engine
Feb 2026

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. Prio...

Structure
Jan 2026

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the...

Engine
Jan 2026

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that after the vehicle was idling at a traffic stop, the vehicle failed to accelerate as int...

Structure
Jan 2026

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a whistling sound coming from the fron...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2018 Ford Explorer has 658 complaints and 1 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Structure. 12 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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