Component Record

Ford Explorer 2018 Fuel and Propulsion System Problems

23 distinct owners reported a fuel and propulsion system problem on the 2018 Ford Explorer - 3% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage23 complaints

23 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

18V807000Reported November 14, 2018 - 144 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on November 14, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 144 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Vehicle Structure289 Unknown Or Other168 Engine125 Electrical System60 Power Train50 Driver Assistance and Stability Systems34

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.