2018 FORD EXPLORER Fuel System Gasoline Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Fuel System Gasoline Issues in the 2018 FORD EXPLORER
3 fuel system gasoline complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 FORD EXPLORER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
3
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Fuel System Gasoline Complaints
See attached document for complaint.
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. While the contact's son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the roadway. The contact stated another driver with a tow truck assisted and towed the vehicle off the highway to a safe location. The contact stated after the vehicle sat for three hours, the vehicle was restarted, and driven to the contact's residence. The contact stated that the failure had occurred twice within one week. The contact stated that after the vehicle sat for a while, the vehicle independently reset and the vehicle could be driven for a while; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer...
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, a strong, gas odor would emit through the vehicle without warning. Due to the fuel odor, he began to suffer from blurred vision, nausea, and headaches. The contact had sought medical attention for his symptoms. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer on two occasions and each time the dealer could not detect a failure. The contact also mentioned that once he began to drive a rental vehicle, his symptoms began to go away. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.
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
Exterior Lighting
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