Table 1 shows four common service brakes related problems of the 2018 Ford Explorer. The number one most common problem is related to the service brakes (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes problems | |
| Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problems | |
| Brake Disc Caliper problems | |
| Brake Light On problems |
July 12, 2026 I returned home and parked about 10 ft from my garage. I put my car in park, turned off the motor, and went to get out, when my husband started yelling at me that the car was moving. I pumped the brake, and heard a clicking sound. The car wouldn't stop, it ran into my house. Read details...
Tl-the contact owned a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while stopped an intersection at a traffic light, the contact was informed by a passing motorist that the vehicle was on fire. The contact was able to exit the vehicle safely before the vehicle became engulfed in flames. Read details...
Driving the vehicle at about 40mph coming off a bridge, I hear a rattle coming from the rear of the vehicle as I brake. The brake fully depressed applies virtually no braking power. I was able to bring the vehicle to a stop by pumping the brakes as well as using the emergency brake. Read details...