2018 Ford Explorer problems by component
728 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Ford Explorer, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure → | 287 | 39% | 64,000 mi |
| Engine → | 95 | 13% | 36,481 mi |
| Electrical System → | 58 | 8% | 40,000 mi |
| Power Train → | 49 | 7% | 85,000 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 29 | 4% | 72,350 mi |
| Back Over Prevention → | 26 | 4% | 66,848 mi |
| Suspension → | 23 | 3% | 62,500 mi |
| Steering → | 20 | 3% | 35,000 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 19 | 3% | — |
| Visibility/wiper → | 16 | 2% | — |
| Air Bags → | 11 | 2% | — |
| Visibility → | 11 | 2% | — |
| Tires → | 10 | 1% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 10 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 1% | — |
| Wheels | 8 | 1% | — |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 1% | — |
| Seats | 7 | 1% | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 | 1% | — |
| Equipment | 4 | 1% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 1% | — |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 0% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 0% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.