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2018 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Explorer

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

2

2 current

Combined

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Fuel, a year

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Not rated by NRCan

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2026341 · manufacturer campaign 26S54

14 July 2026

Transport Canada lists: Explorer 2016–2019 · Police Interceptor Utility Explorer 2016–2019

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the repairs completed by a Ford dealer during customer satisfaction program 20N11 may not be effective. As a result, a second repair is required. On certain vehicles, the roof rail covers could become loose and detach while driving. Note: This recall is an expansion of Transport Canada recall no. 2021-267. Vehicles repaired under that recall don't require this repair.

Why it matters

A roof rail cover that detaches while driving could create a hazard for other road users and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, secure the roof rail covers.

14,442 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Suspension

Transport Canada recall 2026080 · manufacturer campaign 26S08

20 February 2026

Transport Canada lists: Explorer 2017–2019 · Police Interceptor Utility Explorer 2017–2019

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the outer ball joint for the rear suspension toe link(s) may seize. If this happens, the toe link(s) could break while driving. This could cause a sudden loss of vehicle stability.

Why it matters

A loss of vehicle stability could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the rear suspension toe links.

20,416 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety TC

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Common questions

Does the 2018 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Explorer have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 2 recalls on record for the 2018 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Explorer. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.