2018 FORD EXPLORER Visibility Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Visibility Issues in the 2018 FORD EXPLORER
3 visibility 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.
3
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Visibility Complaints
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that after the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); the roof racks started to detach from the vehicle, almost causing the sunroof to fracture. The contact stated that the side view mirrors seized without warning. The contact had to shift to park and turn off and restart the vehicle for the side view mirrors to operate as needed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 77,000.
The contact called on behalf of her daughter who owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that after her daughter had placed her 8-month-old grandchild in a car seat in the second-row rear driver’s side seat, she heard a loud banging sound coming from the vehicle. The contact's daughter, was outside of the vehicle at the time the failure occurred and noticed that the center of the rear windshield had exploded, projecting shattered pieces of glass that reached her grandchild’s car seat. There was no injury sustained. The contact' daughter was able to drive the vehicle to her residence while her grandchild was transported by a family member. The dealer was notified of the failure but did not provide any assistance. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the rear hatch glass shattered without impact. The vehicle was taken to Safelite Auto Glass and repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and informed the contact that the repair was not covered under the vehicle warranty. The failure mileage was 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
Structureinterior Panelsdashboard
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