Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2018 Ford explorer has 83 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
83
Complaints
0
Recalls
3
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2026 | ENGINE | Upon startup rough idle and check engine light came on. Mechanic confirmed cylinder head thinning ca... |
| Jan 24, 2026 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that after the vehicle was idling at a tra... |
| Dec 22, 2025 | ENGINE | Leaking water pump that if isn’t repaired will cause catastrophic engine failure. Very expensive rep... |
| Nov 14, 2025 | ENGINE | In November 2023, our SUV started to over heat and engine shut off. We noticed the coolant reservoir... |
| Oct 16, 2025 | ENGINE | Another timing chain failure on highway with engine stopping on road. This should be a recall!!!!! ... |
| Oct 15, 2025 | ENGINE | I was driving on a freeway when the engine stopped without warning. The timing chain apparently; sli... |
| Aug 20, 2025 | ENGINE | The internal water pump system on the EcoBoost engine in the 2018 Ford Explorer failed after 7 years... |
| Aug 15, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed... |
| Jun 23, 2025 | ENGINE | On Thursday, June 14, 2025, the check engine light illuminated on my 2018 Ford Explorer, which has f... |
| Jun 21, 2025 | ENGINE | I am writing to formally report a significant mechanical issue involving the water pump in my 2018 F... |
| Jun 3, 2025 | ENGINE | Engine light turning off and on. Engine overheating light on. Told by Ford dealership that I need en... |
| May 2, 2025 | ENGINE | I believe I am getting the Cam Phaser Rattle sound in my 2018 Ford Explorer Platinum with the 3.5L E... |
| Apr 30, 2025 | ENGINE | The water pump failed. It is internal in the engine. Not sure yet if coolant got into the motor. I... |
| Apr 16, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the... |
| Mar 11, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the... |
| Feb 25, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds on se... |
| Jan 24, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that upon his mother attempting to start t... |
| Jan 5, 2025 | ENGINE | My 2018 Ford Explorer rolled backwards down a hill while in park and engine off. |
| Dec 24, 2024 | ENGINE | Failed water pump and coolant leak. Numerous vehicles are failed for the same reason at each local s... |
| Nov 5, 2024 | ENGINE | Took the vehicle to a Ford Dealership to fix the roof railings (recalled). While doing their inspec... |