Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2018 Ford Explorer has 6 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.
6
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 5, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES | Right front caliber went out at 47,186 miles in 11/14/2025. No abs sensor went on alerting me to the... |
| Sep 13, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | My vehicle has defect in the electronic power brake assist system that lead to extended stopping di... |
| Mar 7, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | I have had three incidents of total brake failure on this vehicle. First, about 3 months ago I cou... |
| Sep 30, 2019 | SERVICE BRAKES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH,... |
| Jun 22, 2019 | SERVICE BRAKES | DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT ABOUT 40MPH COMING OFF A BRIDGE, I HEAR A RATTLE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE ... |
| Aug 2, 2018 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2018 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, SHE WA... |