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2018 Ford Explorer: recalls, problems and warranty extensions

Everything US government records hold on the 2018 Ford Explorer as a model. To see how it applies to one car, and to check its mileage and VIN, enter the VIN.

7Safety recalls
733Owner complaints to NHTSA
2Defect investigations
5/5NHTSA overall crash rating

Most-reported problems

What 2018 Ford Explorer owners report most often to NHTSA, and the mileage where most reports fall.

Structure288Most reports between 40k and 90k miles
Unknown Or Other168Most reports between 0 and 30k miles
Engine95Most reports between 0 and 90k miles
Electrical System57Most reports between 0 and 80k miles
Power Train50Most reports between 40k and 110k miles
Engine And Engine Cooling29Most reports between 0 and 90k miles
Your VIN report marks where your car's odometer sits on each of these ranges.

Safety recalls

Recalls issued for the 2018 Ford Explorer. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

  • Seats: Front AssemblyAug 2019 · Campaign 19V633000
  • Fuel System, GasolineNov 2018 · Campaign 18V807000
  • Structure: BodyMay 2021 · Campaign 21V316000
  • Structure: BodyJan 2024 · Campaign 24V031000
  • Equipment: ElectricalOct 2025 · Campaign 25V685000
  • Suspension: RearFeb 2026 · Campaign 26V101000
  • Structure: BodyJul 2026 · Campaign 26V448000
Whether a recall was done is shown by the dealer or NHTSA's recall lookup. Your report lists each one with the risk and the fix.

Defect investigations

NHTSA investigations that include this model.

  • Windshield trim molding Item detachmentPE23001 · opened Jan 2023 · closed Feb 2024
  • Hertz/Vehicles Rented with Open RecallsAQ22003 · opened Dec 2022 · open

Other years

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Sources: NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, NCAP crash ratings, manufacturer communications and defect investigations. Model-level data: individual cars may differ.