2018 Ford Explorer safety timeline

Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for this vehicle, newest first. Full report.

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Recalls: 2
Investigations opened: 1
Investigations closed

Jul 14, 2026 Recall
Recall 26V448000
A detached roof rail cover can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Feb 20, 2026 Recall
Recall 26V101000
A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Oct 10, 2025 Recall
Recall 25V685000
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Feb 8, 2024 Investigation closed
NHTSA closed investigation PE23001
Windshield trim molding Item detachment
Jan 19, 2024 Recall
Recall 24V031000
A detached trim piece can fall off the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Jan 27, 2023 Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation PE23001
Windshield trim molding Item detachment
Dec 16, 2022 Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation AQ22003
Hertz/Vehicles Rented with Open Recalls
May 5, 2021 Recall
Recall 21V316000
A detached roof rail cover can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Aug 28, 2019 Recall
Recall 19V633000
A seat back with an improperly assembled recliner mechanism may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Nov 14, 2018 Recall
Recall 18V807000
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Dates are the NHTSA report-received date for recalls and the ODI open/close date for investigations. Crash-test ratings are not shown here because the source does not provide a reliable publication date for them.