Compare two vehicles

Spot recall, complaint, investigation, and fuel-cost differences before you trust the listing. No VIN required to start.

Vehicle A

Gasoline · 20 combined MPG · Front-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Gasoline · 20 combined MPG · Front-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

2018 Ford Explorer

has more recalls listed.

More complaint activity

2018 Ford Explorer

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

2018 Ford Explorer

has more open investigations.

Lower estimated fuel cost

Similar estimates

fuel-cost estimates are similar.

Short answer: Explorer needs more recall homework, Explorer has more complaint activity, Explorer has more severity reports and Explorer has more open investigation signals. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.

Public-record comparison

Rows show model-year records, not exact VIN status.

Record 2019 Ford Explorer 2018 Ford Explorer Difference
Total recalls 5 6 Explorer has 1 more recalls
Total complaints 279 693 Explorer has 414 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 2 / 0 / 5 / 0 12 / 7 / 12 / 0 Explorer has 24 more severity reports
Defect investigations 2 3 Explorer has 1 more investigations
Open investigations 0 1 Explorer has 1 more open investigations
Manufacturer communications 140 195 Explorer has 55 more communications
Recall completion reports 22 28 Explorer has 6 more reports
Warranty programs 0 0 Similar
Service campaigns 0 0 Similar
Software notices 0 0 Similar
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall Feb 20, 2026 Feb 20, 2026 Similar
Latest complaint May 27, 2026 May 26, 2026 Explorer has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Structure
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Power Train
  • Structure
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Engine
 Similar focus
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 20 combined MPG 20 combined MPG Same
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $3,000 $3,000 Similar
Safety-rating records 2 2 Similar

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2019 Ford Explorer

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had structure and unknown or other repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2018 Ford Explorer

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had structure and unknown or other repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2019 Ford Explorer

  • Structure: water leaks, body repairs, doors, corrosion
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Power Train: shifting, hesitation, driveline noise, leaks

2018 Ford Explorer

  • Structure: water leaks, body repairs, doors, corrosion
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Engine: stalling, rough idle, oil use, warning lights

Always get an independent mechanic inspection.

Do not buy on model-year data alone.

Confirm the exact VIN before purchase and check for new updates.

Learn what a VIN check can and cannot show