2018 Ford Explorer driver assistance & safety tech problems

Related recalls

No recalls on file.

What owners say

1. Filed Mar 9, 202678,896 miGABody & StructureDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   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 unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the A-pillar trim was beginning to detach from the windshield, allowing outside air to enter the vehicle. While in reverse, the back over prevention camera displayed a…

   NHTSA complaint #11722988 · source
2. Filed Dec 17, 2025CADriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   The reverse camera does not work, when the car is in reverse.there is no visual on the monitor, which makes it unsafe when the car is in reverse, took the car to the dealer, was told that this car is not in recall

   NHTSA complaint #11705561 · source
3. Filed Sep 18, 2025PADriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   My rear view camera goes to a dark blue or gray s screen with the words “check surroundings for safety” & “Camera is unavailable” and it does not work. This is the same recall issue that is on 1,900+ plus vehicles from a recall. I have called and filled a complain with Ford and have visited 3 dealers in our area and that is what they tell me. I have photos and I need this repair done ASAP because I travel with an [XXX] I’ve called Ford four different times since July and I…

   NHTSA complaint #11688234 · source
4. Filed Sep 3, 2025TXCrash1 injuredBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   My vehicle has defect in the electronic power brake assist system that lead to extended stopping distances and cause me to hit someone from behind.

   NHTSA complaint #11684671 · source
5. Filed Jul 21, 2025100,000 miMIDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the display screen became inoperable. During the failure, the back over prevention camera was inoperable, and features including the engine temperature gauge was not available to the driver. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the D-Pin needed to be replaced. No further information was available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of…

   NHTSA complaint #11675025 · source
6. Filed Jul 7, 2025100,265 miNYDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that occasionally while shifted into reverse(R), the rearview camera failed to properly display the image behind the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the failure had progressed. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,265.

   NHTSA complaint #11671611 · source
7. Filed Jun 17, 2025200 miTXDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while reversing, the back-over prevention camera system failed to function as intended. The contact stated the back-over prevention camera seized and displayed a black screen. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed back over prevention camera system. The contact was informed that the back over prevention camera system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition,…

   NHTSA complaint #11667357 · source
8. Filed May 26, 2024MADriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

   I own a 2018 Ford Explorer there has been an issue when it’s cold out the APIM is not responding and turning on the reverse camera when vehicle is put into reverse. When it is above 70 degrees Fahrenheit the APIM works intermittently. The problem with this is out of the blue when it decides to work at times it turns the radio on with volume at max level This has startled me not knowing it’s going to come on and it won’t let you turn the radio down or power it off. Ford says…

   NHTSA complaint #11590792 · source
9. Filed Mar 21, 202442,000 miTNDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the rear backup camera would display a blue image on the infotainment screen. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and was given the same information as the dealer. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000.

   NHTSA complaint #11578657 · source
10. Filed Oct 4, 202390,000 miRIDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

    The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that on several occasions while in reverse, the back-over prevention screen displayed a black screen preventing the image from being seen. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the APIM needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

    NHTSA complaint #11548259 · source
11. Filed Jul 24, 2023VADriver Assistance & Safety TechOther / Unknown

    Recently my screen has not been working in the car. When I took it to the car dealership they said it was the APIM and it is 1400. They said they have had to order about 35 of them in the past month with cars having the same issue. If this is the case then a recall should be considered due to the price that is associated with this part

    NHTSA complaint #11533981 · source
12. Filed Jun 28, 2023CADriver Assistance & Safety TechOther / Unknown

    Have had the vehicle for less than a year have had nothing but lil problems but recently have gotten a cranking noise, transmission / coolant leaking under the vehicle. Also have water leaking from the exhaust line when car is in park. Driving back from work early in the morning a sounded like a big pop not sure what it have may been took it to the mechanic ass well twice an got it diagnosed an they’re response was they couldn’t find the problem. The area I’ve seen an heard…

    NHTSA complaint #11529461 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology