2018 Ford Explorer electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 60 complaints for the 2018 Ford Explorer, 7% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 60 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 40,000 miles 19 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 19 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 40,000 miles, and 68% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 2 fires, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact started while driving at approximately 20 MPH, the check engine warning light and several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The electrical system shut down and the engine stalled. The instrument panel became inoperable. Additionally, the power steering became inoperable and the brake pedal was depressed, but failed to respond, causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle. The vehicle drove off the road and violently crashed into a ditch.
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that on several occasions the vehicle failed to start. Additionally, while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shut off unintendedly. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the alternator was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the A-pillar trim had detached from the vehicle causing excessive wind noise and water to leak into the cabin of the vehicle.
Other problems reported for the 2018 Ford Explorer
- Body & structure 289 complaints
- Engine 123 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 48 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 27 complaints
- Backover prevention 26 complaints
- Fuel system 23 complaints
- Suspension 23 complaints
- Steering 21 complaints