2018 FORD EXPLORER Structureinterior Panelsdashboard Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Structureinterior Panelsdashboard Issues in the 2018 FORD EXPLORER
3 structureinterior panelsdashboard 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
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Structureinterior Panelsdashboard Complaints
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that due to sunlight exposure, the outer layer of the dashboard peeled off and continued to expand near the location of the air bags. The contact was concerned that the defect might cause an air bag deployment malfunction in the event of a crash. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, and the contact was informed that the entire dashboard needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 45,000.
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the leather on the dashboard was peeling, and the contact was concerned that the passenger's side air bag might deploy. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000.
The contact’s wife owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the dashboard had started to peel. The contact also noticed that bubbles had started to form on the passenger’s side dashboard to the driver’s side dashboard above the air bag housing. The contact also stated that he noticed that the leather had started to peel. No warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that he was concerned that the failure could cause the air bag to deploy erroneously. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was advised to call the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage approximately 50,000.
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
Fuel System Gasoline
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