Service Brakes Related Problems of the 2018 Ford Explorer

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 (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake light on (one problem).

Table 1. Service Brakes related problems of Ford Explorer


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of the 2018 Ford Explorer

The Service Brakes problem

Right front caliber went out at 47,186 miles in 11/14/2025. No abs sensor went on alerting me to the problem. Had it fixed. Two months later, 1/05/2026, at 47,620 miles later, the control hcu and module abs went out. Again, no sensor alerting me to a problem. I could hardly drive it.   Read details...

The Brake Light On problem

During startup on cold mornings (not always) I have received multiple failure warnings. When this happens the vehicle has no power steering, turn signals, or windshield wipers. The warnings are: 4wd off, check parking aid, see manual, service advancetrac, steering assist fault, abs light, airbag   Read details...

The Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problem

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...


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