2018 FORD EXPLORER Complaints

View complaints related to 2018 FORD EXPLORER. The complaints found here are submitted by actual consumers with first hand experience. There are more than 690 complaints submitted for the 2018 FORD EXPLORER. You can submit your own complaint to the NHTSA or call the Hotline, Monday-Friday 8am to 8pm at (888) 327-4236, TTY: (800) 424-9153.

  • 2018 FORD EXPLORER
    - Lloyd Harbor, NY

    The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the crank and camshaft valve position sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.

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  • 2018 FORD EXPLORER
    - Fresno, CA

    The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 MPH, and at various speeds, the vehicle would vibrate and then would start to sway, and the contact could not maintain lane control. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the wishbone and motor mounts needed to be replaced; however, the wishbone mount was on a national backorder. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000.

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  • 2018 FORD EXPLORER
    - Phoenix, AZ

    The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the service engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who performed a software update; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

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  • 2018 FORD EXPLORER
    - Vail, AZ

    Windshield trim detached during highway travel. It flapped hitting the windshield and flew off almost causing collision.

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  • 2018 FORD EXPLORER
    - wentzville, MO

    EXHAUST SAFTEY ISSUE / MY CEL CAME ON LEAVING WORK ON 9/25 , SCANED CODE AND GOT A CODE OF P0430 (CATALYTIC CONVERTER BANK 2) I FOUND A CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM ISSUED ON 06/13/19 -(PROGRAM #19M01) ON THIS TO REPLACE UNDER AN EXTENDED WARRANTY. THE ISSUE IS WARRANTY COVERAGE IS 11 YEARS OR 120,000 MILES. THE CODE CAME UP AT 120,325 JUST OUTSIDE THE WARRANTY EXTENSION , FORD IS UNWILLING TO EXTEND THIS COVERAGE PAST THE 120 MILE MARK , tHIS CAR ALSO FALLS UNDER ANOTHER PROGRAM THAT WAS ISSUED 01/26/23 (PROGRAM# 22M06) STILL FORD REFUSES TO COVER UNDER WARRANTY FOR THIS SAFTY ISSUE

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2018 FORD EXPLORER
    - Holly Springs, NC

    Passenger side windshield trim pieces detaching from the car's body at highway speeds.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2018 FORD EXPLORER
    - Leo, IN

    The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle overheated. The temperature gauge increased to the high engine temperature level. There was an abnormal beeping sound detected. The contact noticed that the coolant reservoir was empty and added coolant. The contact stated that the next day there was coolant on the garage floor. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the water pump needed to be replaced. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 71,699.

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE
  • 2018 FORD EXPLORER
    - Sunrise, FL

    The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that two years ago, he had received an unstated NHTSA Campaign for the roof rail. The contact stated that the recall repair was completed. The contact stated that the roof rail failure had occurred after the recall repair was completed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with roof rail assembly failure. The contact was informed that the roof rail needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that if the repair was performed, a two-year warranty on the repair would be authorized. The approximate failure mileage was 68,000.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2018 FORD EXPLORER
    - Philadelphia, PA

    The gas gauge isn’t reading correctly. I’m a mother of a one year old son and I didn’t noticed that my car was reading wrong until I put in gas and it didn’t give me the correct reading. I have spoken to many people who owns a Ford Explorer and they have said the same thing. I don’t even know where to start on why it wouldn’t work. The problem has been reported and I didn’t get a warning. It just stopped reading correctly. There’s nothing on my dashboard, no sign or anything. I am confused.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2018 FORD EXPLORER
    - Cincinnati, OH

    The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was blue smoke coming from the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the two turbo chargers were leaking and that there was oil in the engine. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000. The VIN was not available.

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE