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definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
43,169 miles

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2018 Ford Explorer Owner Comments (Page 2 of 3)

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problem #28

Jun 052024

Explorer

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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 confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Carson City, NV, USA

problem #27

May 242024

Explorer

  • 20,261 miles
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 contact stated that while at a complete stop and attempting to turn left, the steering wheel seized, and the vehicle veered to the right. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle with a fractured steering column. The contact was informed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 20,261.

- Hollidaysburg, PA, USA

problem #26

Dec 012023

Explorer

  • 140,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at approximately 50 MPH, there was an abnormal sound as if there was something striking the windshield. The contact became aware several months later that the exterior A-Pillar trim was loose. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Grand Prairie, TX, USA

problem #25

Dec 012023

Explorer

  • 90,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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 contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the passenger's side A-pillar trim had detached. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Dayton, IN, USA

problem #24

May 012024

Explorer

  • 75,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that on several occasions the vehicle failed to start. Additionally, while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shut off unintendedly. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the alternator was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the A-pillar trim had detached from the vehicle causing excessive wind noise and water to leak into the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was made aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 75,000.

- North Charleston, SC, USA

problem #23

May 132024

Explorer

  • 70,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the driver-??s side windshield was cracked. The contact also stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, she became aware of a crack on the passenger-??s side windshield. 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 not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The windshield failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

- Fontana, CA, USA

problem #22

May 092024

Explorer

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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 not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Piscataway, NJ, USA

problem #21

Apr 302024

Explorer

  • 40,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, he became aware that the driver-??s and passenger-??s side roof rails were partially detached near the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the roof rails needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

- Manchester, NH, USA

problem #20

Jan 012023

Explorer

  • miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 70 MPH, the cowl detached, and the contact witnessed a vehicle swerve. It was unknown if the cowl crashed into the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure recurred, the A-pillar trim detached, and the contact heard a flapping sound. The contact stated that duct tape was placed on the trim to prevent the cowl from detaching. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Salisbury, NC, USA

problem #19

May 212023

Explorer

  • miles
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 contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the cruise control failed to operate as needed. No warning lights were illuminated. The dealer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Lakeshore, FL, USA

problem #18

Apr 252024

Explorer

  • 100,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the passenger-??s side front door A-pillar trim detached and flew off the vehicle and almost hit another vehicle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted and recommended that the contact sought assistance from the manufacturer. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but was unable to confirm when the part would be available for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Scottsville, VA, USA

problem #17

Apr 242024

Explorer

  • miles
The contact's son owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The owner received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Georgetown, TX, USA

problem #16

Apr 172024

Explorer

  • 40,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he heard an abnormal sound emanating from the exterior of the vehicle. After a visual inspection, the contact observed that the windshield cowl had become detached. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the windshield cowl. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 40,000.

- Cedar Creek, TX, USA

problem #15

Apr 062024

Explorer

  • 64,000 miles
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 contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the driver's side trim on the A Pillar detached from the vehicle. The contact stated that the trim also damaged a part of the plastic at the base of the windshield and the driver-??s side near the A Pillar while detaching from the vehicle. The contact drove the vehicle to a local dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the trim on the A-Pillar on the driver's side and the entire plastic cowl under the windshield needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 64,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Lewisville, TX, USA

problem #14

Mar 242024

Explorer

  • 42,100 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the driver's side of the front window. The contact's wife observed a piece of the molding flapping. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the exterior A-pillar trim needed to be replaced. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The failure mileage was approximately 42,100.

- Lawton, OK, USA

problem #13

Mar 202024

Explorer

  • miles
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 contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #12

Feb 262024

Explorer

  • 55,267 miles
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 contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, rainwater was entering the interior of the vehicle. The contact stated that the rainwater was entering from the bottom of the front windshield on the front driver's side. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that parts would be available in ten days. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 55,267. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Kernersville, NC, USA

problem #11

Mar 012024

Explorer

  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at approximately 65 MPH, the passenger side A-pillar detached from the vehicle. The contact called the dealer and informed the contact that the parts were not yet available for the NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #10

Jul 012021

Explorer

  • miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V316000 (Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #9

Jul 102022

Explorer

  • 25,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the liftgate failed to open. A message indicating a liftgate failure was displayed. The vehicle was taken to a used car dealer, where the liftgate fuse was replaced twice in one year; however, the failure persisted. The Ford dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000.

- Emporia, KS, USA

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