La NHTSA ha recibido 726 quejas de propietarios sobre el Ford Explorer 2018, es decir 83,7 por año en circulación: más quejas de lo habitual para un vehículo de su edad (índice de quejas 1,99; 1,00 es el promedio de todos los vehículos seguidos). Entre los 73 vehículos del año-modelo 2018 que seguimos, ocupa el puesto 60 por menos quejas al año. Frente a otros modelos Ford, su tasa es un 54 % mayor; frente a otros SUV medianos, es un 58 % mayor.
Las cifras se normalizan por tiempo en circulación, no por ventas: un modelo popular genera más reportes que uno raro, y las quejas no se verifican una por una. Cómo contamos
Quejas presentadas entre el 2018-02-12 y el 2026-09-01. Mediana entre el incidente y la presentación: 20 días.
726Quejas
83.7Quejas por año en circulación
1.99Índice de quejas vs. todos los vehículos
7Retiros
3.0%Porcentaje con choque o incendio
142Últimos 12 meses
Análisis
El año-modelo siguiente (2019) registró 37,9 al año, menos que este. En sus dos primeros años en circulación, el modelo 2018 acumuló 83 quejas, un 7 % menor que el vehículo promedio del mismo año-modelo.
El área de problemas más común es Carrocería y estructura (40,8 % de las quejas), seguido de Interior y equipamiento (16,5 %) y Motor (16,3 %). Las quejas de Carrocería y estructura son aquí 4,5 veces más frecuentes que en el conjunto de vehículos seguidos. En las quejas de Carrocería y estructura, los dueños mencionan sobre todo “notification structure”, “structure recall”, “trim”, “a-pillar” y “received notification”. 22 quejas (3,0 %) describen un choque o incendio; los dueños mencionan 12 lesiones y 0 muertes.
La mitad de los incidentes ocurrió dentro de los 72 meses siguientes al inicio del año-modelo; el periodo más intenso fue después de cinco años (68 % de los incidentes). En los últimos 12 meses se presentaron 142 quejas nuevas, frente a 179 en los 12 meses anteriores: un ritmo constante.
La NHTSA registra 7 retiros de seguridad para este año-modelo. El 64 % de las quejas corresponde a componentes cubiertos por un retiro. 2 investigaciones de la NHTSA cubren este año-modelo; la más reciente es «Windshield trim molding Item detachment» (abierta el 2023-01-27, cerrada el 2024-02-08).
Índice de quejas
vs. todos los vehículos1.99
vs. otros modelos Ford1.54
vs. otros modelos 20181.7
vs. otros SUV medianos1.58
Quejas en los primeros 2 años · vs. promedio del mismo año-modelo (83)0.93
The contact owned a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, a message displayed on several occasions instructing the driver to pull over and shut off the vehicle because the battery would shut off.
Sistema eléctrico · 2026-08-26 · ODI 11759713 · Choque
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.
Frenos · 2026-07-21 · ODI 11751929 · Choque
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle veered off the road toward the passenger’s side.
Ruedas, neumáticos y suspensión · 2026-09-01 · ODI 11761299
In some of the affected vehicles, it may be possible that some of the exterior a-pillar applique trim clip attachments are not properly engaged due to improper assembly or repair.
Interior y equipamiento · 2026-08-29 · ODI 11760676
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the parts to perform the recall repair were not yet available.
Carrocería y estructura · 2026-08-27 · ODI 11760062
Extractos de quejas presentadas ante la NHTSA (en inglés), recortados. El número ODI es el identificador del registro en la NHTSA.
Resumen: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles. The roof rail covers may come loose and detach from the vehicle.
Riesgo: A detached roof rail cover can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Solución: Dealers will inspect the roof rail covers and as necessary, repair or replace the push-pins, rail clips, or roof rail covers, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 28, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in January 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S54. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 21V316. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 16, 2026.
Resumen: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture.
Riesgo: A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Solución: Dealers will replace the toe links, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 16, 2026. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S08. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 21V537. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 25, 2026.
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER Número 25V685000 · 2025-10-10
Resumen: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Riesgo: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Solución: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 3, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated September 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 15, 2025.
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS Número 24V031000 · 2024-01-19
Resumen: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles. The A-pillar trim retention clips may not be properly engaged, allowing the trim to detach.
Riesgo: A detached trim piece can fall off the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Solución: Dealers will inspect and replace the A-pillar trim as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model years. Owner notification letters were mailed between July 18, 2024 and December 16, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S02.
Resumen: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles. The retention pins could loosen and allow the roof rail covers to detach from the vehicle.
Riesgo: A detached roof rail cover can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Solución: Dealers will install push-pins and replace any damaged rail clips and roof rail covers, as necessary, free of charge. The interim owner notification letter was mailed on June 22, 2021. Owner notification letters (remedy available) were mailed on October 1, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S22.
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER Número 19V633000 · 2019-08-28
Resumen: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 and 2019-2020 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 Ford Explorer, 2019-2020 Expedition, and 2020 Escape vehicles equipped with driver and/or passenger's manual front seat back recliner mechanisms. Also included are certain 2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with rear outboard seats and manual seat back recliner mechanisms. The recliner mechanisms may be missing the third pawl required for seat back strength, resulting in a loose seat back. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."
Riesgo: A seat back with an improperly assembled recliner mechanism may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Solución: Ford will notify owners, and Ford and Lincoln dealers will inspect the seat structure and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19C07.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Número 18V807000 · 2018-11-14
Resumen: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with 2.3L or 3.5L GTDI engine. Due to an assembly error, the fuel pressure sensor may leak fuel.
Riesgo: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Solución: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line assembly, free of charge. The recall began December 7, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S35.
PE23001 · STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS · Abierta el 2023-01-27 · Cerrada 2024-02-08 · Número 24V031 · Años-modelo: 2018, 2019
On January 27, 2023, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE23-001 to investigate allegations of A-pillar trim panel detachment on model year (MY) 2011-2019 Ford Explorer vehicles. At the time of opening, the office had received 164 Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) reporting this failure. ODI has received 671 VOQs regarding this failure, including 1 alleged crash and 2 alleged injur…
Hertz/Vehicles Rented with Open RecallsAbierta
AQ22003 · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH · Abierta el 2022-12-16 · Años-modelo: 2018
NHTSA is opening this audit query to investigate whether The Hertz Corporation (Hertz) has complied with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act (Safety Act). The Safety Act requires, among other things, that a rental company shall not rent a vehicle subject to a safety recall unless the recall remedy has been performed. 49 U.S.C. § 30120(i).NHTSA is in receipt of in…
Preguntas frecuentes
¿Cuántas quejas tiene el Ford Explorer 2018?
Se presentaron 726 quejas ante la NHTSA por el Ford Explorer 2018, unas 83,7 por año en circulación.
¿Cuál es el problema más común del Ford Explorer 2018?
La categoría más común es Carrocería y estructura, con el 40,8 % de las quejas.
¿Tiene retiros el Ford Explorer 2018?
La NHTSA registra 7 retiro(s) de seguridad para este año-modelo. 2 investigaciones de la NHTSA cubren este año-modelo; la más reciente es «Windshield trim molding Item detachment» (abierta el 2023-01-27, cerrada el 2024-02-08).
¿El Ford Explorer 2018 sigue generando quejas?
En los últimos 12 meses se presentaron 142 quejas nuevas, frente a 179 en los 12 meses anteriores: un ritmo constante.
¿Cómo se compara el Ford Explorer 2018 con vehículos similares?
La NHTSA ha recibido 726 quejas de propietarios sobre el Ford Explorer 2018, es decir 83,7 por año en circulación: más quejas de lo habitual para un vehículo de su edad (índice de quejas 1,99; 1,00 es el promedio de todos los vehículos seguidos). Entre los 73 vehículos del año-modelo 2018 que seguimos, ocupa el puesto 60 por menos quejas al año. Frente a otros modelos Ford, su tasa es un 54 % mayor; frente a otros SUV medianos, es un 58 % mayor.