2018 Ford Explorer: water leaks into the cabin

Filed Dec 30, 2025 · Body, Electrical · NV

During a storm, our SUV had water leaking in through the top, middle of the windshield. The water soaked the dashboard controls and our heating/air system was stuck on high heat and would not turn off. It was 70° and it was extremely hot in the SUV and the windows kept fogging up making it hard to see. Our temperature controls no longer work properly.

Filed Dec 22, 2025 · Engine · MI

Leaking water pump that if isn’t repaired will cause catastrophic engine failure. Very expensive repair, $2800 because of internal placement of the pump. Since the water pump is in line with the crankshaft and located over the main body of the engine, it allows coolant to leak from the water pump into the oil pan. Mixed coolant and oil will lead to engine failure.

Filed Dec 22, 2023 · Body · FL

Windshield cowl (trim) had deteriorated, possibly due to common heat and sun damage. 1. We do not know whether or not the deteriorated cowl will affect windshield stability or water leaks. If windshield stability is affected, it would affect safety. 2. Other complaints have noted that pieces of deteriorated cowl/trim have impacted safety of nearby vehicles. 3. The vibration, humming, and buzzing are irritating to drivers and passengers. // This observed deterioration occurred when the vehicle was 5 years old, however, we know of the same problem occurring in a 2019 Explorer at about 3 years. // The local Ford dealer stated it would cost over $650 to replace the cowl.

Filed Jun 28, 2023 · Driver assistance · CA

Have had the vehicle for less than a year have had nothing but lil problems but recently have gotten a cranking noise, transmission / coolant leaking under the vehicle. Also have water leaking from the exhaust line when car is in park. Driving back from work early in the morning a sounded like a big pop not sure what it have may been took it to the mechanic ass well twice an got it diagnosed an they’re response was they couldn’t find the problem. The area I’ve seen an heard the clunking the most would be under the vehicle at the center by the catalyst converter. Transmission jerks as well I’ve had this vehicle for 8 months a don’t seem to be what a vehicle should be doing.

Filed Jan 4, 2021 · Body · 53,000 miles · MD

Water leak, passenger side 3rd row fixed position window every time it rains, water accumulates in rear of vehicle

Filed Jan 1, 2019 · 200 miles · MD

Water leaking into rear of vehicle and sitting in the spare tire well while stationary and moving. Water is coming from behind plastic pillar coverings and dripping through bottom onto the carpet and into the well. Electronics behind plastic are also wet including water leaking through cigarrette lighter. Water sitting has caused mold on carpeted areas and rust on spare tire/jack. Vehicle is less than a week old with the problem occuring with less than 200 miles on odometer.

Filed Jul 11, 2018 · Body · 300 miles · TX

Purchased 2018 ford explorer xlt w/ auto nation ford corpus christi, texas may 29, 2018. June 20, 2018 I noticed the passenger side floor board was completely drenched w/ h2o. This was during the time we had heavy rainfall. My vehicle was parked at work, no flooding in the area, no windows left down.the h2o was only on the passenger side floor board & under the passenger seat. June 21, 2018-dropped vehicle off at service department. Service department claims they checked everywhere. Can't identify water leak. In 2015 the ford motor co. Orders: stop selling some 2015 ford edge crossovers for this exact reason. Technician are not able to identify the leak even after a "water test". 2015 ford edge: problem involved water seeping through a joint in the front pillar, behind the hood hinges. Service director is involved. Informs me they cant find the leak. I advised him to run the vehicle through the car wash. According to consumer reports, engineers discovered that running the ford edge through a car wash LED to sopping wet floors on the drivers side. Service director informs me he did see water leaking in when they ran in through the car wash. They think they found the defect. Vehicle: in body shop & collaborate with ford to place a sealant. They think the problem is resolved. Service director calls, 7/9/2018:still leaking! 2018 ford explorer has been in service depart for 21 days. 2015 ford edge technicians who didn't find evidence of a leak were instructed to install a urethane sealer in a-pillar seams. 2015 vehicles that didn't have signs of water inside were held for a 3 day assessment to allow time for further inspection, letting the sealant dry & confirm problem had been fixed. If the vehicle is still leaking after a 3-day assessment, ford may have to buy it back. 21 days in service & still can't find defect! Https://youtu.be/qwc1i_ufgr8