Ford 2018 Explorer Fuel Leak Recall: Fire Risk
Ford is recalling 2018 Explorer vehicles with 2.3L or 3.5L GTDI engines due to a fuel leak risk that could cause fire if near ignition sources.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
What happened, in plain English
Ford is recalling certain 2018 Explorer vehicles with 2.3L or 3.5L GTDI engines because a fuel leak could cause fire near ignition sources. Owners should contact Ford for a free fuel line replacement. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224811-ford-2018-explorer-fuel-leak-recall-fire-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224811-ford-2018-explorer-fuel-leak-recall-fire-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V807000
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“Ford 2018 Explorer Fuel Leak Recall: Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224811-ford-2018-explorer-fuel-leak-recall-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V807000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V807000).
Why it’s dangerous
A fuel leak can occur due to an assembly error in the fuel pressure sensor. If the leak is near an ignition source like a spark plug or hot engine part, it could ignite and cause a fire.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Ford Explorer vehicles with 2.3L or 3.5L GTDI engines are affected. Drivers using these vehicles in areas with potential ignition sources face the highest risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2018 Ford Explorer has a 2.3L or 3.5L GTDI engine. The recall started December 7, 2018, and applies to vehicles purchased between December 2017 and December 2018.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Ford
Call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a free fuel line replacement.
What NHTSA says to do
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line assembly, free of charge. The recall began December 7, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S35.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 23 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V807000 (November 14, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.