2018 FORD EXPLORER Exterior Lighting Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Exterior Lighting Issues in the 2018 FORD EXPLORER
3 exterior lighting complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 FORD EXPLORER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Exterior Lighting Complaints
Intermittent failures of both front turn signals and parking lamps due to wiring failure. The turn signals and parking lights on both sides of the front end of the vehicle sometimes failed to illuminate correctly. Upon investigation, failed wiring was found on the jumpers between the main engine bay harness and the lamp sockets. The wire insulation had become brittle and was flaking away, causing electrical shorts. The same failures were present on both sides. Only that short jumper segment experienced the issue, all other wiring in the engine bay was fine. The faulty wiring jumpers are available for inspection upon request. Safety was put at risk because the turn signals would not reliably signal driver intent. I am an independent mechanic, and discovered the issue while performing other work in May 2025. No one else has investigated the vehicle or component. There were no warnings or symptoms prior to...
DRIVING IN THE DARK AND PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT WENT OUT. GOT DIAGNOSED THAT IT WAS A BAD LIGHT HOUSING.GOT VARIOUS PRICES FROM 700 TO 1200 DOLLARS. NOW THE LIGHT WORKS .WAS OUT FOR 3 WEEKS DECIDED TO COME BACK ON.WELL I WOULD ASSUME ITS NOT THE HEADLIGHT OR JUST FAULTY ELECTRONICS. NOT SURE ANY HEKP?
I BELIEVE THE HEADLIGHTS ON FORD EXPLORERS ARE DEFECTIVE. WHEN ENCOUNTERING ONE IN THE ONCOMING LANE OF A 2 LANE ROAD, THE HEADLIGHT ARE OVERLY BRIGHT AND ANNOYING IN THE DAYLIGHT. AT NIGHT THEY ARE BLINDING PAINFUL AND DANGEROUS. IT DOESN'T HELP THAT THE MANUFACTURERS OF TRUCKS, INCLUDING SUVS, POSITION THE HEADLIGHTS AT THE SAME DISTANCE ABOVE THE ROAD AS THE WINDSHIELD OF A SEDAN.
Other 2018 FORD EXPLORER Problem Areas
Structure
160 complaints
Unknown Or Other
151 complaints
Structurebody
92 complaints
Engine
87 complaints
Electrical System
50 complaints
Power Train
38 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
18 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
15 complaints
Steering
15 complaints
Visibilitywiper
14 complaints
Suspension
13 complaints
Back Over Prevention
12 complaints
Air Bags
8 complaints
Service Brakes
8 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
8 complaints
Back Over Prevention Sensing System Camera
7 complaints
Seats
7 complaints
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
7 complaints
Tires
7 complaints
Wheels
7 complaints
Seat Belts
5 complaints
Back Over Prevention Rearview System Braking
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
3 complaints
Structureinterior Panelsdashboard
3 complaints
Visibility
3 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
3 complaints
Visibilitywindshieldcritical Fasteners
3 complaints
Back Over Prevention Warnings
2 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
2 complaints
Electrical Systeminstrument Panelfuel Gauge
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
2 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking
2 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings
2 complaints
Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
2 complaints
Steeringcolumn
2 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
2 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginecrankcamshaft Position Sensor
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolineturbosupercharger
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingengineoillubrication
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalinfotainment
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalinfotainmentvideo Touchscreenmonitorunit
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemthrottlebodymanifold
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Structurebodytailgate
1 complaint
Tiresmarkings
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
1 complaint