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2018 Ford Explorer

7 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 12:35
Repair when you can Structure

A detached roof rail cover can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

The roof rail covers may come loose and detach from the vehicle.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 288,314 vehicles affected Read campaign 26V448000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair soon Suspension

A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The rear suspension toe links may fracture.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 412,774 vehicles affected Read campaign 26V101000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Electrical

An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 59,006 vehicles affected Read campaign 25V685000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Structure

A detached trim piece can fall off the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

The A-pillar trim retention clips may not be properly engaged, allowing the trim to detach.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 1,889,110 vehicles affected Read campaign 24V031000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Structure

A detached roof rail cover can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

The retention pins could loosen and allow the roof rail covers to detach from the vehicle.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 616,967 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V316000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Seats

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.

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.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 639,137 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V633000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Fuel system

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

3L or 3.5L GTDI engine. Due to an assembly error, the fuel pressure sensor may leak fuel.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 144 vehicles affected Read campaign 18V807000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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