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2018 Ford Explorer Other Problems

Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2018 Ford Explorer has 154 NHTSA other complaints and 1 other-related recall.

Problem Areas for the 2018 Ford Explorer

Structure
259
Other
154
Engine
83
Electrical
44
Powertrain
38
Steering
18
Visibility
17
Suspension
16
Tires
9
Wheels
7
Airbags
6
Brakes
6
Seat Belts
5
Lights
4
Fuel System
4
Speed Control
4
Seats
3

154

Complaints

1

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Other Recalls

25V685000

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER

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All Other Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 6, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERMy 2018 Ford Explorer continues to have issues with the rear back up camera. It makes it difficult t...
Dec 22, 2025FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMFuel system evap leak just like the Safety Recall 18S35
Dec 15, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERThe manufacturer has not remedied the repair of a recall within a timely manner. I am scheduled to s...
Dec 15, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERMy 2018 Ford Explorer sport had a recall on the luggage rack. The railing on top it was repaired. In...
Dec 9, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERIt has been 1.5 years since this recall and Ford has not remedied the problem in a timely manner.
Nov 8, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERI do not no at this time
Nov 4, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERThese parts are still unavailable. This should be a class action lawsuit.
Oct 16, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERNothing has happened yet, but I want to make dure nothing does happen as a result of not taking care...
Oct 8, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERIn 2025 the dashboard leather on our 2018 Ford Explorer Platinum began to come unglued and rolled ap...
Aug 7, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERThe plastic covers on the roof rails are both loose and constantly pop out. I'm nervous that they ar...
Jul 7, 2025BACK OVER PREVENTIONThe contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that occasionally while shifted into rever...
Jul 1, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERThe displayed view by the back up camera flickers, or shows a blue screen when the car is placed in ...
Jul 1, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHER2018 Leather on dashboard shrinks pulled away from the glue. Causes a safety hazard while driving.
Jun 30, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERRear view camera not functioning since March 2025
Jun 18, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPERThe dash cover came unglued and is rolling up exposing a white cloth that reflects on the windshield...
Jun 3, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERThe dashboard is string to come up the glue is no longer holding and it cause the leather to shrink ...
Jun 1, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERAs you drive you can hear air coming from around the windshield on the drivers side.
Jun 1, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERI can hear air coming from the windshield on the drivers side at the top
May 28, 2025BACK OVER PREVENTIONMy rear view camera goes to a dark blue or gray s screen with the words “check surroundings for saf...
Mar 21, 2025BACK OVER PREVENTIONThe contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the disp...

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