How many 2018 Ford Explorer complaints involve Collision Avoidance & Cameras?

NHTSA lists 29 complaints in this area for the 2018 Explorer, which is 4% of the 731 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2018 Ford Explorer's camera or APIM module?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2018 Explorer, even though several owners mention a recall on the 2017 model.

At what mileage do these camera and collision-avoidance problems tend to occur?

The median mileage at failure for complaints in this area is 48,400 miles.

Have these camera or collision-avoidance issues caused any crashes?

NHTSA data tied to this problem area for the 2018 Explorer includes 2 crashes and 1 injury.

2018 Ford Explorer Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems

NHTSA lists 29 Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2018 Ford Explorer, 4% of its 731 total complaints. The area is linked to 2 crashes and 1 injury, with a median failure mileage of 48,400. No related recall is on file.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints: 29; 4% of 731
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 48,400 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report

Rearview and back-up cameras go blank, freeze, or show a distorted image, sometimes with a sensor warning message on the dash.
The APIM infotainment module fails, taking down the backup camera, navigation, and climate controls along with it.
Adaptive cruise control triggers hard automatic braking on the highway when passing a slower vehicle, causing traffic behind to swerve to avoid a collision.
The electronic power brake assist system reportedly extends stopping distance, which one owner says led to a rear-end collision.
Forward collision warning lights illuminate without an apparent cause, and lane-assist functions work only intermittently.

When 2018 Ford Explorer collision avoidance system complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 29, 2020, latest Mar 9, 2026.

29 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2020 to Mar 2026; peak Feb 2023 (3).

Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2018 Ford Explorer

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints by Explorer model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20100 (0%)
20115 (0%)
201212 (1%)
201342 (2%)
201438 (2%)
2015138 (8%)
201614 (1%)
201715 (1%)
201829 (4%)
20194 (1%)
2020163 (13%)
202154 (13%)
202233 (12%)
202313 (12%)
20243 (14%)
202513 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

How many 2018 Ford Explorer complaints involve Collision Avoidance & Cameras?: NHTSA lists 29 complaints in this area for the 2018 Explorer, which is 4% of the 731 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2018 Ford Explorer's camera or APIM module?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2018 Explorer, even though several owners mention a recall on the 2017 model.
At what mileage do these camera and collision-avoidance problems tend to occur?: The median mileage at failure for complaints in this area is 48,400 miles.
Have these camera or collision-avoidance issues caused any crashes?: NHTSA data tied to this problem area for the 2018 Explorer includes 2 crashes and 1 injury.