2018 Ford Explorer tires problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the tires on the 2018 Ford Explorer — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to the dealer for service, the contact was made aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V101000 (Suspension). The contact agreed to have the recall repair performed. The contact stated that approximately one month…”
filed Aug 19, 2026
“All 4 Tires Size 255/50R20 Have Cracked, Split and separated around tread. Extremely unsafe. Vehicle has near 40,000 miles. Vehicle was purchased in May 2018 with these tires already installed. There needs to be a recall, as now we will need to purchase 4 new tires at one time when this should not…”
filed Mar 22, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Tires problems in other Explorer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Explorer | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 Explorer | 2 | 0% |
| 2020 Explorer | 2 | 0% |
| 2019 Explorer | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 Explorer | 22 | 1% |
| 2016 Explorer | 15 | 1% |
| 2015 Explorer | 3 | 0% |
| 2014 Explorer | 4 | 0% |
| 2013 Explorer | 2 | 0% |
| 2011 Explorer | 2 | 0% |
| 2009 Explorer | 2 | 6% |
| 2008 Explorer | 1 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 Ford Explorer
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.