Structure Related Problems of the 2018 Ford Explorer

Table 1 shows six common structure related problems of the 2018 Ford Explorer. The number one most common problem is related to the structure (177 problems). The second most common problem is related to the body (97 problems).

Table 1. Structure related problems of Ford Explorer


Recently reported Structure problems of the 2018 Ford Explorer

The Structure problem

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v031000 (structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and stated that parts would be over a year to for the availability.   Read details...

The Body problem

Exterior b-pillar applique / door trim panel with keypad: the exterior b-pillar trim piece on the driver side front door frame has experienced catastrophic adhesive failure and clip breakage, detaching at the top portion while driving.   Read details...

The Interior Panels Dashboard problem

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that due to sunlight exposure, the outer layer of the dashboard peeled off and continued to expand near the location of the air bags. The contact was concerned that the defect might cause an air bag deployment malfunction in the event of a   Read details...


Structure related problems in other Ford Explorer model year vehicles:



☘ Explorer Service Bulletins
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☤ Explorer Defect Investigations