2018 Ford Explorer: Recalls, Complaints and Vehicle Data
Records last imported Oct 31, 2026 · Published · By CarTold Editorial Team
Before you buy a 2018 Explorer
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Open investigation
NHTSA has one open investigation covering this year: AQ22003 (audit query into the latches/locks/linkages since Dec 2022). An open investigation is a question NHTSA is asking, not a finding of a defect.
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Where complaints cluster
Complaints concentrate on the structure: 37% of the 733 on file. The top components are structure (272, of which 2 mention a crash), engine (64, of which 1 mentions a crash, 1 a fire and 2 an injury) and power train (47, of which 1 mentions a crash). Across all 733 reports, 15 describe a crash, 7 a fire and 12 at least one injury.
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Recent reports
124 complaints (17% of the total) were filed in the last 12 months, so owners are still reporting problems, most often about the structure (44).
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Changes from 2017
EPA lists the same engines, transmissions and drive types as 2017; eleven recall campaigns name one of the two years and not the other (engine and engine cooling, fuel system, seats and others).
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Fuel economy and running cost
Its most efficient version (2.3-litre 4-cylinder) is rated 22 mpg combined, below the median for the 2018 SUVs we cover (median 25 mpg across 50 other EPA listings); the thirstiest version is rated 18 mpg. At 15,000 miles a year and the national average regular gasoline price of $4.28 (EIA, week of Oct 19, 2026), fuel would cost about $2,920 a year in the most efficient version and about $3,570 in the thirstiest.
Complaint trends
733 complaints on file with NHTSA, by category.
Top components as NHTSA logged them:
- Structure — 254 complaints (35%)
- Unknown or other — 119 complaints (16%)
- Engine — 59 complaints (8%)
- Power train — 30 complaints (4%)
- Engine and engine cooling — 21 complaints (3%)
- Electrical system — 18 complaints (2%)
What owners told NHTSA
Short excerpts from owner reports submitted to NHTSA. They are unverified and describe one vehicle each.
“Exterior B-Pillar Applique / Door Trim Panel with keypad: The exterior B-pillar trim piece on the driver side front door frame has experienced catastrophic adhesive failure and clip breakage, detaching at the top portion while driving.”
“My 2018 Ford Explorer XLT 3.5L that we bought brand new from Bob Bell Ford/Glen Burnie Maryland had a water pump failure at only 72,344 miles, this was a safety concern when driving down the road that put us & others at risk.”
“The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle jerked. The dealer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure.”
Recalls
7 campaigns on file. Check a specific car with our VIN recall check.
Structure:body
· 26V448000 · 2026-07-14
A detached roof rail cover can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles. The roof rail covers may come loose and detach from the vehicle.
Consequence: A detached roof rail cover can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the roof rail covers and as necessary, repair or replace the push-pins, rail clips, or roof rail covers, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 28, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in January 2027. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 21V316.
Suspension:rear
· 26V101000 · 2026-02-20
A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture.
Consequence: A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the toe links, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 16, 2026. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 21V537. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 25, 2026.
Equipment:electrical:engine block heater
· 25V685000 · 2025-10-10
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Consequence: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 3, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated December 2026.
Structure:body:roof and pillars
· 24V031000 · 2024-01-19
A detached trim piece can fall off the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles. The A-pillar trim retention clips may not be properly engaged, allowing the trim to detach.
Consequence: A detached trim piece can fall off the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the A-pillar trim as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model years. Owner notification letters were mailed between July 18, 2024 and December 16, 2025.
Structure:body
· 21V316000 · 2021-05-05
A detached roof rail cover can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles. The retention pins could loosen and allow the roof rail covers to detach from the vehicle.
Consequence: A detached roof rail cover can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install push-pins and replace any damaged rail clips and roof rail covers, as necessary, free of charge. The interim owner notification letter was mailed on June 22, 2021. Owner notification letters (remedy available) were mailed on October 1, 2021.
Seats:front assembly:recliner
· 19V633000 · 2019-08-28
A seat back with an improperly assembled recliner mechanism may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the ri…
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 and 2019-2020 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 Ford Explorer, 2019-2020 Expedition, and 2020 Escape vehicles equipped with driver and/or passenger's manual front seat back recliner mechanisms. Also included are certain 2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with rear outboard seats and manual seat back recliner mechanisms. The recliner mechanisms may be missing the third pawl required for seat back strength, resulting in a loose seat back. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."
Consequence: A seat back with an improperly assembled recliner mechanism may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and Ford and Lincoln dealers will inspect the seat structure and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2019.
Fuel system, gasoline
· 18V807000 · 2018-11-14
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with 2.3L or 3.5L GTDI engine. Due to an assembly error, the fuel pressure sensor may leak fuel.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line assembly, free of charge. The recall began December 7, 2018.
Investigations
Structure:body:roof and pillars
Opened 2023-01-27 · Closed 2024-02-08
NHTSA summary
On January 27, 2023, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE23-001 to investigate allegations of A-pillar trim panel detachment on model year (MY) 2011-2019 Ford Explorer vehicles. At the time of opening, the office had received 164 Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) reporting this failure. ODI has received 671 VOQs regarding this failure, including 1 alleged crash and 2 alleged injuries. Some consumers have reported that the failure occurred while they were driving at highway speeds, with the detached trim panel entering the path of travel of the vehicle behind them, requiring t…
Latches/locks/linkages:hood:LATCH
Opened 2022-12-16
NHTSA summary
NHTSA is opening this audit query to investigate whether The Hertz Corporation (Hertz) has complied with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act (Safety Act). The Safety Act requires, among other things, that a rental company shall not rent a vehicle subject to a safety recall unless the recall remedy has been performed. 49 U.S.C. § 30120(i).NHTSA is in receipt of information that indicates Hertz rented vehicles to customers without having performed required recall repairs. Accordingly, we are opening this audit query to seek additional information concerning thi…
Manufacturer communications
Service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. They are not recalls.
Electrical system 52 documents (2017-11-02 – 2023-08-02)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-08-02 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2023-01-19 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2022-08-31 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2022-07-29 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2022-07-21 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2022-06-21 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2022-06-08 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2022-05-24 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2022-04-06 | service bulletin | Electrical system, power train |
| 2021-12-16 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2021-08-27 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2021-08-16 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2021-06-02 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2021-05-24 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment |
| 2021-05-12 | service bulletin | Electrical system, communication:manufacturer telematics |
| 2021-02-23 | service bulletin | Electrical system, power train |
| 2020-10-28 | service bulletin | Electrical system, engine |
| 2020-07-17 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2020-05-29 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2020-04-22 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2020-03-09 | service bulletin | Electrical system, unknown or other |
| 2020-02-18 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2019-12-20 | service bulletin | Electrical system, seats |
| 2019-11-21 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2019-11-08 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2019-10-24 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2019-10-17 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2019-10-14 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2019-08-07 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2019-07-29 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2019-07-02 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment:appliance:air conditioner |
| 2019-06-24 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2019-04-26 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment:appliance:air conditioner |
| 2019-03-27 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2019-02-22 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2019-02-22 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2019-02-21 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2019-02-21 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2019-02-19 | service bulletin | Electrical system, seats, seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler |
| 2018-12-14 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2018-11-01 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2018-10-05 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment:appliance:air conditioner |
| 2018-09-27 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2018-09-21 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2018-09-13 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2018-09-11 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2018-08-23 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2018-08-02 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2018-07-12 | service bulletin | Electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electron… |
| 2018-06-29 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment |
| 2018-01-10 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2017-11-02 | service bulletin | Electrical system, power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/t… |
Equipment 25 documents (2018-03-30 – 2024-04-24)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-24 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2022-04-05 | service bulletin | Equipment, communication:manufacturer telematics |
| 2021-07-12 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2021-03-25 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2021-02-03 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2020-12-08 | service bulletin | Equipment, structure:body:roof and pillars |
| 2020-06-17 | service bulletin | Equipment, electrical system |
| 2019-11-10 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2019-02-18 | service bulletin | Equipment, equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2019-02-07 | service bulletin | Equipment, structure |
| 2019-02-05 | service bulletin | Equipment, power train |
| 2019-01-17 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2018-12-17 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2018-10-04 | service bulletin | Equipment, equipment adaptive/mobility, electrical system:12V/24V/48V battery |
| 2018-09-20 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2018-09-19 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2018-08-30 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2018-08-29 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2018-08-07 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2018-07-12 | service bulletin | Equipment, seats, latches/locks/linkages |
| 2018-06-22 | service bulletin | Equipment, electrical system |
| 2018-06-12 | service bulletin | Equipment, electrical system |
| 2018-06-06 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2018-04-11 | service bulletin | Equipment, electrical system |
| 2018-03-30 | service bulletin | Equipment |
Power train 14 documents (2018-01-11 – 2024-03-01)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-01 | service bulletin | Power train |
| 2022-09-01 | service bulletin | Power train, engine and engine cooling |
| 2022-09-01 | service bulletin | Power train |
| 2022-08-31 | service bulletin | Power train, power train:automatic transmission:control module:software, power … |
| 2022-07-19 | service bulletin | Power train |
| 2021-03-01 | service bulletin | Power train |
| 2021-02-05 | service bulletin | Power train |
| 2020-12-09 | service bulletin | Power train, equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2020-10-09 | service bulletin | Power train |
| 2019-12-20 | service bulletin | Power train |
| 2019-05-10 | service bulletin | Power train |
| 2018-09-27 | service bulletin | Power train |
| 2018-01-11 | service bulletin | Power train |
| 2018-01-11 | service bulletin | Power train, electrical system |
Engine and engine cooling 10 documents (2018-01-08 – 2024-03-06)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-06 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2021-08-19 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2020-12-10 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling, power train:automatic transmission |
| 2020-09-25 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2019-12-20 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2019-07-03 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling, engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/he… |
| 2019-07-03 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2019-06-05 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling, power train |
| 2018-01-10 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2018-01-08 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling |
Structure 7 documents (2018-01-10 – 2023-04-04)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-04-04 | service bulletin | Structure |
| 2021-02-01 | service bulletin | Structure, equipment adaptive/mobility, equipment |
| 2020-07-13 | service bulletin | Structure |
| 2019-07-04 | service bulletin | Structure, structure:body:door |
| 2019-04-05 | service bulletin | Structure, structure:body:roof and pillars |
| 2019-02-07 | service bulletin | Structure |
| 2018-01-10 | service bulletin | Structure |
Seats 7 documents (2018-12-04 – 2022-02-17)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-02-17 | service bulletin | Seats |
| 2021-07-22 | service bulletin | Seats |
| 2020-05-18 | service bulletin | Seats, structure:frame and members:underbody shields |
| 2020-01-07 | service bulletin | Seats |
| 2019-05-01 | service bulletin | Seats |
| 2019-02-19 | service bulletin | Seats |
| 2018-12-04 | service bulletin | Seats, equipment |
Equipment:electrical 6 documents (2017-11-22 – 2021-12-14)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-12-14 | service bulletin | Equipment:electrical |
| 2018-04-06 | service bulletin | Equipment:electrical |
| 2018-02-21 | service bulletin | Equipment:electrical |
| 2018-01-10 | service bulletin | Equipment:electrical |
| 2018-01-10 | service bulletin | Equipment:electrical, equipment |
| 2017-11-22 | service bulletin | Equipment:electrical |
Equipment adaptive/mobility 5 documents (2018-06-22 – 2021-05-18)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-05-18 | service bulletin | Equipment adaptive/mobility, equipment, electrical system |
| 2020-06-05 | service bulletin | Equipment adaptive/mobility, equipment, wheels, suspension:rear |
| 2019-02-18 | service bulletin | Equipment adaptive/mobility, equipment |
| 2019-01-07 | service bulletin | Equipment adaptive/mobility, equipment, electrical system |
| 2018-06-22 | service bulletin | Equipment adaptive/mobility, electrical system, equipment |
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Electrical system:software 5 documents (2019-03-19 – 2020-10-29)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-10-29 | service bulletin | Electrical system:software, power train:automatic transmission:control module (… |
| 2020-10-26 | service bulletin | Electrical system:software, equipment:other:owners/service/other manual |
| 2020-10-09 | service bulletin | Electrical system:software, power train |
| 2020-08-06 | service bulletin | Electrical system:software |
| 2019-03-19 | service bulletin | Electrical system:software, electrical system |
Engine 5 documents (2018-01-08 – 2019-05-23)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-05-23 | service bulletin | Engine, engine and engine cooling |
| 2019-04-26 | service bulletin | Engine |
| 2018-08-23 | service bulletin | Engine |
| 2018-06-12 | service bulletin | Engine, equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2018-01-08 | service bulletin | Engine, power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive) |
Unknown or other 4 documents (2021-11-02 – 2024-10-10)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-10 | service bulletin | Unknown or other |
| 2024-05-27 | service bulletin | Unknown or other |
| 2024-04-25 | service bulletin | Unknown or other |
| 2021-11-02 | service bulletin | Unknown or other, communication:manufacturer telematics |
Steering 4 documents (2018-08-24 – 2020-07-10)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-07-10 | service bulletin | Steering |
| 2020-05-22 | service bulletin | Steering |
| 2018-11-01 | service bulletin | Steering, steering: steering wheel/handle bar |
| 2018-08-24 | service bulletin | Steering |
Equipment:appliance:air conditioner 4 documents (2019-02-07 – 2019-08-14)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-08-14 | service bulletin | Equipment:appliance:air conditioner |
| 2019-05-06 | service bulletin | Equipment:appliance:air conditioner |
| 2019-02-07 | service bulletin | Equipment:appliance:air conditioner, electrical system |
| 2019-02-07 | service bulletin | Equipment:appliance:air conditioner, engine and engine cooling, electrical syst… |
Equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system) 2 documents (2017-10-06 – 2021-12-23)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-12-23 | service bulletin | Equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system), electrical… |
| 2017-10-06 | service bulletin | Equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system) |
Power train:automatic transmission 2 documents (2018-03-21 – 2021-05-24)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-05-24 | service bulletin | Power train:automatic transmission, engine and engine cooling |
| 2018-03-21 | service bulletin | Power train:automatic transmission |
Wheels 2 documents (2017-11-08 – 2020-05-14)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-05-14 | service bulletin | Wheels |
| 2017-11-08 | service bulletin | Wheels, tires |
Power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) 2 documents (2018-04-23 – 2019-01-17)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-01-17 | service bulletin | Power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm), electrical sy… |
| 2018-04-23 | service bulletin | Power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) |
Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger 2 documents (2018-01-10 – 2018-11-14)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-11-14 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger |
| 2018-01-10 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger |
Service brakes 2 documents (2018-08-07 – 2018-08-14)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-08-14 | service bulletin | Service brakes |
| 2018-08-07 | service bulletin | Service brakes |
Equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/CD etc. 2 documents (2018-02-14 – 2018-03-21)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-03-21 | service bulletin | Equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/CD etc. |
| 2018-02-14 | service bulletin | Equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/CD etc. |
Exterior lighting:headlights 2 documents (2018-02-05 – 2018-03-13)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-03-13 | service bulletin | Exterior lighting:headlights |
| 2018-02-05 | service bulletin | Exterior lighting:headlights |
Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual 1 document (2023-06-08)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-06-08 | service bulletin | Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual |
Communication:manufacturer telematics 1 document (2022-04-27)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-04-27 | service bulletin | Communication:manufacturer telematics |
Equipment:mechanical 1 document (2022-03-21)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-03-21 | service bulletin | Equipment:mechanical, seats, equipment |
Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly 1 document (2022-01-07)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-01-07 | service bulletin | Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly |
Power train:manual transmission:internal:dogs/synchros 1 document (2021-08-17)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-08-17 | service bulletin | Power train:manual transmission:internal:dogs/synchros |
Forward collision avoidance: warnings 1 document (2020-06-24)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-06-24 | service bulletin | Forward collision avoidance: warnings |
Structure:body:roof and pillars 1 document (2020-05-07)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-05-07 | service bulletin | Structure:body:roof and pillars |
Seats:front assembly:power adjust 1 document (2019-09-27)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-09-27 | service bulletin | Seats:front assembly:power adjust, seats |
Suspension 1 document (2019-09-12)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-09-12 | service bulletin | Suspension |
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe 1 document (2019-08-27)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-08-27 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe, eng… |
Visibility 1 document (2019-08-09)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-08-09 | service bulletin | Visibility, visibility:glass, side/rear |
Forward collision avoidance 1 document (2019-06-20)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-06-20 | service bulletin | Forward collision avoidance, equipment adaptive/mobility |
Fuel system 1 document (2019-04-11)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-04-11 | service bulletin | Fuel system, gasoline, electrical system |
Power train:axle assembly:axle shaft:seal 1 document (2019-02-05)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-02-05 | service bulletin | Power train:axle assembly:axle shaft:seal, power train |
Seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler 1 document (2019-01-09)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-01-09 | service bulletin | Seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler |
Latches/locks/linkages 1 document (2018-11-01)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-11-01 | service bulletin | Latches/locks/linkages, seats |
Tires:tread/belt 1 document (2018-03-29)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-03-29 | service bulletin | Tires:tread/belt |
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel 1 document (2018-03-15)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-03-15 | service bulletin | Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel |
Electrical system:12V/24V/48V battery 1 document (2018-02-09)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-09 | service bulletin | Electrical system:12V/24V/48V battery |
183 communications on file, grouped into 40 categories.
Fuel economy
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Explorer FWD | 2.3L 4cyl | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 | 27 | 22 |
| Explorer AWD | 2.3L 4cyl | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 18 | 25 | 21 |
| Explorer 2WD FFV | 3.5L 6cyl | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 17 | 24 | 20 |
| Explorer FWD | 3.5L 6cyl | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 17 | 24 | 20 |
| Explorer AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 16 | 22 | 19 |
| Explorer AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 16 | 22 | 18 |
| Explorer AWD FFV | 3.5L 6cyl | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 16 | 22 | 18 |
Safety ratings
| Configuration | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Ford Explorer 4 DR SUV AWD | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2018 Ford Explorer 4 DR SUV FWD | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
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