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2018 Ford Explorer repairs by problem area
Engine (0%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)
Brakes and Traction Control (14%)
Suspension and Steering (0%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (71%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (14%)
Chart based on 7 repairs.
2018 Ford Explorer repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (14%)
< $100 (71%)
Chart based on 7 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2018 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Ford Explorer in Indiana, United States Dec 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 20181000 mi | Inverter for 120v outlet was making a very high pitched noise. Inverter replaced. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Delaware, United States Jan 2018 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 20184000 mi | Check charging system now warning....Battery wss replaced | ||
2018 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Ford Explorer in Texas, United States Dec 2020 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 202125000 mi | One horn quit working. This was the second time since purchase. Quite an involved process to fix. The front grill and fender must be removed to access and replace. | ||
| Ford Explorer in British Columbia, Canada May 2018 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 202117980 mi | Roof rack rail mount was loose | ||
| Dec 202120460 miC $290 | Replace and re-set keyless door fob | ||
| Jun 202221080 mi | Nick in electrical wire harness under driver seat caused battery drain and vehicle would not start. Most likely happened during factory assembly. Technician replaced wiring and harness. | ||
2018 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Ford Explorer in Illinois, United States Feb 2018 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Sep 202160000 miUS $700 | Replace rotors and discs | ||
2017 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Ford Explorer in Arizona, United States Aug 2017 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Dec 20173000 mi | Roof rack rails, clips broke. | ||
| Ford Explorer in California, United States Nov 2016 - Dec 2020 | |||
| Sep 20175000 mi | Paint drip was repaired | ||
| Ford Explorer in New Jersey, United States Jan 2017 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Aug 20176000 mi | transmission had to be replaced. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Virginia, United States Aug 2016 - Jun 2017 | |||
| May 20177500 mi | rear seat belt jammed | ||
| Ford Explorer in Florida, United States Mar 2017 - Apr 2020 | |||
| May 201817000 miUS $800 | Rear tires replaced after going bald due to towing. Alignment checked but very close to correct. Assume pulling a 2 axle car trailer on 2 trips of 1600 mi caused the issue as the front tires look new. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Texas, United States Jun 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 202174000 mi | Fuel cap assembly had to be replaced. Spring and lock closing the door malfunctioned | ||
| Ford Explorer in Virginia, United States Dec 2021 - Apr 2023 | |||
| Sep 202261000 miUS $250 | Replaced whining alternator. Replaced upper left and right rear control arms. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Ontario, Canada Sep 2016 - Oct 2019 | |||
| Apr 20171860 mi | The OEM wheels were installed in place of the Winter wheels on April 12th. First time I had a chance to drive on the OEM Hankooks and there was a slight vibration which gradually got worse over the following days. Took the vehicle back to the dealer and they rebalanced all wheels. Vibration now 95% gone. No Charge. Will continue to drive the vehicle some more to see what happens and report back to dealer service department as requested. | ||
| Oct 20185181 miC $138 | Winter wheels installed | ||
| Ford Explorer in Quebec, Canada Feb 2017 - Dec 2019 | |||
| Sep 201932240 mi | Hood replaced for rust. Under warranty | ||
| Oct 201932240 mi | SYNC multimedia system replaced. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Texas, United States Oct 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 201813000 mi | Paint bubbling up on leading edge of hood | ||
| May 202253000 miUS $275 | BOTH a pillar trim lose - I replaced both with new parts | ||
| Jun 202253365 miUS $204 | replace rear pads - they wanted to replace rotors - thats crazy with only 53k miles | ||
| Ford Explorer in Connecticut, United States Aug 2016 - Oct 2018 | |||
| Jul 201818000 mi | Oil leak developed after 16,000 miles. The Ford is garaged every day and in the Spring when I had it out of the garage to give it a good cleaning, I noticed oil spots on the garage floor that had been building up. I took it to Brewster Ford, the dealership from which I purchased it, and so far, I've had to bring it back 4 times for the same issue - oil leak. The first time, they said they had to keep it overnight because they needed more time to find the source and I was not able to leave it without a loaner. I brought it back a week later at 7:30am and by 3:30pm that afternoon, they said they had repaired the leak by replacing the rear engine seal. I picked up the vehicle and found it leaking within a few days. I brought the Ford back a 3rd time. This time they kept it over night and said they had replaced the oil pan gasket sealant as well as the turbo seal. The vehicle started leaking again within a few days. Last week, I brought it back for the 4th time and now they're telling me that they've had to open a case with Ford to request technical assistance from the engineering group. They said they located the leak and it's not horrible, but that it shouldn't be happening [no kidding]. I don't know what the problem is and neither does the dealership apparently. Still waiting to hear what's going to happen with my new vehicle. I'll never buy another Ford again based on this experience. I think it's a combination of having to deal with a dealership that should have located the source early - why has it taken them this long to finally open a case with Ford? In speaking with the Regional Customer Service Manager, there could be a crack in the block causing the leak and they'll have to replace the engine, but I don't want the vehicle anymore because there may be more issues down the road. I paid $50k for this vehicle, brand new in July, 2016 and shouldn't be having an issue like this so early on. Very disappointed. | ||
| Oct 201818000 mi | After multiple trips to the dealer in an attempt to repair a slow oil leak, Ford agreed to buy the vehicle back from me. I drove the lemon back to the dealer I bought it from only 2 years earlier and they gave me a check and cancelled the balance of my car loan. It was very frustrating lasting months going back and forth to the dealer, but Ford did the right thing and took the vehicle back. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Georgia, United States May 2017 - Aug 2019 | |||
| Jul 2017500 mi | Re-balance of all 4 wheels | ||
| Nov 20175000 mi | Replaced Driver Side Roof Rack Rail and related hardware. Replaced torn Driver Door Seal | ||
| Jun 201811000 mi | Brake light switch at the brake peddle was replaced because it would stick in the "on" position leaving the brake lights on when the brake peddle was not depressed. | ||
| Sep 201813000 mi | Driver's seat not cooling properly | ||
2017 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
turbocharged 280hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Ford Explorer in New York, United States Apr 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201725000 mi | sunroof rattle repaired underbody shield rattle repaired | ||
2017 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Ford Explorer in Michigan, United States Oct 2017 - Oct 2019 | |||
| Feb 20189000 mi | Power window motor driver rear passenger window | ||
| Ford Explorer in Texas, United States May 2017 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jan 202243000 mi | Rough shifting in low gear and burning odor. Transmission fluid low; leak from loose tap. Tap secured and fluid added. | ||
2017 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Ford Explorer in Ontario, Canada Jul 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201817360 mi | Recall for potential CO leak | ||
2016 Ford Explorer
Engine not specified
| Ford Explorer in Texas, United States Dec 2015 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Oct 201610700 mi | Replaced throttle body | ||
2016 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Ford Explorer in Wisconsin, United States May 2016 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Jul 20164500 mi | SD card fault for Navigation | ||
| Ford Explorer in British Columbia, Canada May 2016 - May 2017 | |||
| Sep 201612710 mi | parking brake lever failed, covered by warranty | ||
| May 2017 | fuel economy in the city was 2x worse than advertised, almost 26L/100KM | ||
| Ford Explorer in Ohio, United States Apr 2016 - Feb 2019 | |||
| Sep 201723000 mi | Steering wheel was peeling | ||
| Ford Explorer in Colorado, United States Jun 2016 - Oct 2020 | |||
| Mar 20179000 mi | One of the key fobs stopped working. Had to be reprogrammed. | ||
| Aug 202069000 miUS $1100 | Back breaks were completely worn out including rotors and the fronts are only 1/2 done? Seem odd to me. Tie rod and axle had play in them. Mechanic replaced some bushings and added a shim? There is a TSB out for this but I do not know what the number is. | ||
| Ford Explorer in California, United States Oct 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 201732000 mi | Noise in front suspension due to loose subframe bolt | ||
| Jan 201960000 miUS $2000 | PTU replaced | ||
| Mar 202060000 miUS $200 | Second PTU repair, previously replaced unit lasted exactly 13 months. Dealer initially wanted me to pay OOP ($2k), eventually Ford stepped in to cover this. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Maryland, United States Sep 2016 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Oct 201616000 mi | Complete Transmission rebuild. Dealer reported blown overdrive drum which was replaced. Also reprogrammed and replaced main drive valve to fix hard shifting after repair. | ||
| Nov 201617500 mi | airbag light came on indicating there was an issue with the system. Dealer indicated it was something to do with the rear inflatable seat belts. They replaced a sensor and it fixed the issue. | ||
| Apr 201728000 mi | Had a loud popping noise in the front end when going over bumps. Dealer said it was the transmission mount. That didn't fix the issue so they went over the front suspension and tightened everything up and it fixed the issue. They had no clue what specific part was loose. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Ohio, United States Jan 2018 - Sep 2021 | |||
| Mar 201839000 miUS $1000 | Replace front and rear brakes were pulsing. | ||
| Ford Explorer in California, United States Mar 2016 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Nov 201620000 mi | Dealer replaced cowling to alleviate noise in windshield area. | ||
2016 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
turbocharged 280hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Ford Explorer in Ohio, United States Dec 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 201714000 mi | Gasket in sunroof loose. | ||
| Aug 201731000 mi | Trans Axle Seal Leaking | ||
| Jul 201865000 mi | Popping noise in front end and steering wheel occasionally freezes when making sharp turns. Problem NOT found and we will continue to drive until conditions worsens so they can find it. | ||
| Sep 201872000 miUS $100 | Replace Water Pump - beginning to leak. | ||
| Aug 202070000 mi | Transmission was grinding and shifting erractically. A complete rebuild was done. Complete transmission rebuild | ||
| Jun 2022138000 miUS $2000 | AC compressor failed. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Alberta, Canada Feb 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 202277500 miC $55 | Water pump leaking at shaft seal RR wheel bearing assembly Reverse shift solenoid. Problem was [repaired] under warranty at 95k, replaced and was fine up until now. Having issues again at 140k approx. Looking for part number and going to replace as it is very jarring when placed in reverse and requires increase in rpm to shift in reverse. My understanding the solenoid has a screen on it which plugs with transmission particals and need to increase pressure to flow fluid to shift. | ||
2016 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Ford Explorer in Oklahoma, United States Jun 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 201729000 mi | Driver's side front door molding was separating and and cracked. | ||
| Dec 201734245 mi | Rubber train on drivers door split | ||
| Jun 201844000 mi | All shocks replaced | ||
2016 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Ford Explorer in Iowa, United States Sep 2015 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Mar 201615000 mi | Heat stopped working. They found no coolant so added coolant. | ||
| Apr 201616200 mi | Coolant was low again. Found heater core was leaking so they replaced the heater core. | ||
| Sep 201631000 mi | Radiator fluid smell coming through vents. Air filter replaced. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Michigan, United States May 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 20169000 mi | Leaky drain plug from factory. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Minnesota, United States Nov 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 201720000 mi | Throttle control module. Dealership indicated 2016 Explorers have this problem frequently. Coincidentally a recall notice for the problem was received just a few days later. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2017 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Feb 201832000 mi | Sunroof leaking slightly. Dealer cleaned out drainage tube | ||
| Ford Explorer in California, United States Jan 2017 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jul 201849000 miUS $150 | Battery to alternator wire had a high resistance so it was swapped out | ||
| Ford Explorer in New York, United States Oct 2020 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jan 202172000 miUS $150 | Moonroof drain was clogged, causing water leak into passenger footwell. Clog cleared by dealer. | ||
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