Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2018 Ford Explorer has 271 NHTSA structure complaints and 3 structure-related recalls.
271
Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated September 2, 2026
21V316000
STRUCTURE:BODY
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles. The retention pins could loosen and allow the roof rail covers to detach ...
24V031000
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles. The A-pillar trim retention clips may not be properly engaged, allowing t...
26V448000
STRUCTURE:BODY
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles. The roof rail covers may come loose and detach from the vehicle.
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2026 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 2... |
| Jul 1, 2026 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NTHSA Campaign Number: 2... |
| May 29, 2026 | STRUCTURE | The exterior A-pillar applique trim piece began detaching from the vehicle while driving. The part b... |
| May 18, 2026 | STRUCTURE | The driver’s side B-pillar popped off while driving on the highway at appx. 65mph. It snapped in hal... |
| Apr 23, 2026 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, there wa... |
| Apr 1, 2026 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: ... |
| Mar 23, 2026 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the roof rail detached while the vehi... |
| Mar 20, 2026 | STRUCTURE | While driving at an undisclosed speed, I noticed an abnormal buzzing sound coming from the windshiel... |
| Feb 15, 2026 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 2... |
| Feb 1, 2026 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 2... |
| Jan 20, 2026 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 2... |
| Jan 13, 2026 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 2... |
| Dec 29, 2025 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 2... |
| Dec 24, 2025 | STRUCTURE | See attached document for complaint. I am in receipt of your multiple Important Safety Recall notic... |
| Dec 23, 2025 | STRUCTURE | My VIN was removed for the A Pillar recall. I received no notice as to why and my car was inspected... |
| Dec 22, 2025 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 2... |
| Dec 18, 2025 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 2... |
| Dec 9, 2025 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while her son was driving over a brid... |
| Nov 28, 2025 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 2... |
| Oct 31, 2025 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 2... |