2018 Ford Explorer recalls
The 2018 Ford Explorer is affected by 7 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.
At a glance
- Recall campaigns
- 7
- Most recent
- July 14, 2026
Source: NHTSA recall records
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Part | Problem | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V-448 | July 14, 2026 | 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. | 288,314 |
| 26V-101 | February 20, 2026 | Suspension (rear) | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture. | 412,774 |
| 25V-685 | October 10, 2025 | Equipment (electrical, engine block heater) | 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… | 59,006 |
| 24V-031 | January 19, 2024 | 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 the trim to detach. | 1,889,110 |
| 21V-316 | May 5, 2021 | 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 from the vehicle. | 616,967 |
| 19V-633 | August 28, 2019 | Seats (mid/rear assembly) | 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… | 639,137 |
| 18V-807 | November 14, 2018 | Fuel system, gasoline | 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. | 144 |