Back Over Prevention Related Problems of the 2018 Ford Explorer

Table 1 shows five common back over prevention related problems of the 2018 Ford Explorer. The number one most common problem is related to the back over prevention (nine problems). The second most common problem is related to the sensing system camera (three problems).

Table 1. Back Over Prevention related problems of Ford Explorer


Recently reported Back Over Prevention problems of the 2018 Ford Explorer

The Back Over Prevention problem

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that occasionally while shifted into reverse(r), the rearview camera failed to properly display the image behind the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the failure had progressed.   Read details...

The Sensing System Camera problem

I have a 2018 Ford Explorer. My sync 3 is showing a black screen due to a failed apim. I do not have my rear camera, gps, or hands-free capability which impedes driving safely. Ford has recalled multiple other years of my vehicle for this same reason, but not the 2018.   Read details...

The Rearview System Braking problem

My rear view camera goes to a dark blue or gray s screen with the words “check surroundings for safety” & “camera is unavailable” and it does not work. This is the same recall issue that is on 1,900+ plus vehicles from a recall.   Read details...


Back Over Prevention related problems in other Ford Explorer model year vehicles:



Explorer Service Bulletins
Explorer Safety Recalls
Explorer Defect Investigations