FORD EXPLORER 2017

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22 Recalls

These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Ford Motor Company
NHTSA Campaign: 25V347000 SAFETY RECALL
492.1K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: May 23, 2025
Safety Issue:

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Explorer vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.

Potential Risk:
Door trim that detaches while driving can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
The remedy is currently under development. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 5, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S53.
Action Required: Contact your local FORD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 25S53
Recall Date: May 23, 2025
Ford Motor Company
NHTSA Campaign: 24V031000 SAFETY RECALL
1.9M Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jan 19, 2024
Safety Issue:

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles. The A-pillar trim retention clips may not be properly engaged, allowing the trim to detach.

Potential Risk:
A detached trim piece can fall off the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will inspect and replace the A-pillar trim as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 2, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S02.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local FORD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 24S02
Notice Date: Jul 18, 2024
Recall Date: Jan 19, 2024
Ford Motor Company
NHTSA Campaign: 21V537000 SAFETY RECALL
631.2K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jul 15, 2021
Safety Issue:

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia. Exposure to road salt can cause the cross-axis ball joint to corrode and seize, resulting in a fracture of the outboard section of the rear suspension toe link.

Potential Risk:
A rear toe-link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the cross-axis ball joint (CABJ) knuckle, and replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall numbers 16V-245, 19V-435, and 20V-675. Certain vehicles previously repaired will need to return for the new remedy. An interim notification letter notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on September 10, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 16, 2022. Owners may contact Ford's customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S32.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local FORD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 21S32
Notice Date: Mar 16, 2022
Recall Date: Jul 15, 2021
Ford Motor Company
NHTSA Campaign: 21V316000 SAFETY RECALL
617K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: May 5, 2021
Safety Issue:

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles. The retention pins could loosen and allow the roof rail covers to detach from the vehicle.

Potential Risk:
A detached roof rail cover can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will install push-pins and replace any damaged rail clips and roof rail covers, as necessary, free of charge. The interim owner notification letter was mailed on June 22, 2021. Owner notification letters (remedy available) were mailed on October 1, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S22.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local FORD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 21S22
Notice Date: Oct 1, 2021
Recall Date: May 5, 2021
Ford Motor Company
NHTSA Campaign: 20V675000 SAFETY RECALL
454.9K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Oct 30, 2020
Safety Issue:

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin that were previously repaired under a prior recall numbers 16V-245 or 19V-435. The outboard section of a rear suspension toe link may fracture.

Potential Risk:
A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the cross-axis ball joint (CABJ) knuckle attached to the rear suspension toe link and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 27, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S62.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local FORD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 20S62
Notice Date: Nov 27, 2020
Recall Date: Oct 30, 2020
Ford Motor Company
NHTSA Campaign: 19V651000 SAFETY RECALL
311.9K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Sep 11, 2019
Safety Issue:

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with power front seats. The seat frames may have sharp edges.

Potential Risk:
Occupants my contact the sharp edges when reaching between the power front seat and center console, increasing their risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install protective tape on the exposed inside edge and tab of the power seat frames, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S29.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local FORD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 19S29
Notice Date: Nov 8, 2019
Recall Date: Sep 11, 2019
Ford Motor Company
NHTSA Campaign: 19V435000 SAFETY RECALL
1.2M Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jun 10, 2019
Safety Issue:

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.

Potential Risk:
A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, and inspect both rear toe link ball joints, replacing the rear wheel knuckle(s), if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S17.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local FORD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 19S17
Notice Date: Jun 26, 2019
Recall Date: Jun 10, 2019
Ford Motor Company
NHTSA Campaign: 17V530000 SAFETY RECALL
253 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Aug 28, 2017
Safety Issue:

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Explorer, Taurus and Police Interceptor Utility and Sedan vehicles. The steering gear heat shield fasteners may corrode, allowing the heat shield to detach.

Potential Risk:
If the heat shield detaches, the steering gear may overheat, increasing the steering effort required by the driver, especially at lower speeds, and increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers to inspect and replace the heat shield fasteners as needed, free of charge. The recall began on September 13, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S23.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local FORD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 17S23
Notice Date: Sep 13, 2017
Recall Date: Aug 28, 2017
Ford Motor Company
NHTSA Campaign: 17E048000 SAFETY RECALL
630 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Aug 28, 2017
Safety Issue:

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain Wheel Hub Bearing assemblies, part number HB5Z-1104-C, incorrectly listed as being for installation on the rear axles of 2011-2017 Ford Explorer 4X2 vehicles. These bearings assemblies were manufactured without a self retention feature, possibly resulting in the separation of the wheel or wheel end.

Potential Risk:
A loss of the wheel or wheel end can increase the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Ford will notify the distributors of the hubs specifying that they are to only be used on drive axles. It is believed that none of the hubs were purchased from Ford dealers for the incorrect application. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local FORD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FORD
Notice Date: Jul 31, 2017
Recall Date: Aug 28, 2017
Ford Motor Company
NHTSA Campaign: 17V332000 SAFETY RECALL
2.2K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: May 22, 2017
Safety Issue:

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Explorer, F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550 vehicles equipped with a manual driver's seat back recliner mechanism. In the event of a crash, the seat back frame may not restrain the occupant due to having inadequate welds. As such, these vehicles may not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202a, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."

Potential Risk:
If the occupant is not adequately restrained in the event of a crash, they have an increased risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the seat back frame, free of charge. The recall began on June 7, 2017. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C08.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local FORD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 17C08
Notice Date: Jun 7, 2017
Recall Date: May 22, 2017
Ford Motor Company
NHTSA Campaign: 16V925000 SAFETY RECALL
1.2K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Dec 22, 2016
Safety Issue:

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Taurus, 2016-2017 Ford Flex, Lincoln MKT, 2017 Ford Explorer and Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines. Improperly brazed turbocharger oil supply tubes may leak oil on engine components.

Potential Risk:
An oil leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
FREE Recall Solution:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the turbocharger oil supply tubes, free of charge. The recall began on January 31, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S46.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local FORD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 16S46
Notice Date: Jan 31, 2017
Recall Date: Dec 22, 2016

Consumer Complaints

1.7K Complaints
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11669812 Other
Jun 27, 2025
Defect Description:

STRUCTURE

Potential Consequences:

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V031000 (STRUCTURE) and 25V347000 (STRUCTURE); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while washing the vehicle, the front driver’s side A-pillar trim detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that on another occasion, while driving 35 MPH, the interior trim located by the rear doors to the rear glass detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired for the most recent failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Corrective Action:

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V031000 (STRUCTURE) and 25V347000 (STRUCTURE); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while washing the vehicle, the front driver’s side A-pillar trim detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that on another occasion, while driving 35 MPH, the interior trim located by the rear doors to the rear glass detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired for the most recent failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Additional Notes:

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V031000 (STRUCTURE) and 25V347000 (STRUCTURE); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while washing the vehicle, the front driver’s side A-pillar trim detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that on another occasion, while driving 35 MPH, the interior trim located by the rear doors to the rear glass detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired for the most recent failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11669812
Notice Date: Jun 27, 2025
Recall Date: Jun 27, 2025
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11669522 Other
Jun 26, 2025
Defect Description:

STRUCTURE

Potential Consequences:

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (STRUCTURE); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirm parts not available.

Corrective Action:

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (STRUCTURE); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirm parts not available.

Additional Notes:

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (STRUCTURE); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirm parts not available.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11669522
Notice Date: Jun 26, 2025
Recall Date: Jun 26, 2025
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11669139 Other
Jun 25, 2025
Defect Description:

STRUCTURE

Potential Consequences:

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the exterior A-pillar trim had detached. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Corrective Action:

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the exterior A-pillar trim had detached. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Additional Notes:

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the exterior A-pillar trim had detached. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11669139
Notice Date: Jun 25, 2025
Recall Date: Jun 25, 2025
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11669150 Other
Jun 25, 2025
Defect Description:

STRUCTURE

Potential Consequences:

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the exterior A-pillar trim had detached. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Corrective Action:

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the exterior A-pillar trim had detached. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Additional Notes:

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the exterior A-pillar trim had detached. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11669150
Notice Date: Jun 25, 2025
Recall Date: Jun 25, 2025
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11669211 Other
Jun 25, 2025
Defect Description:

SEAT BELTS

Potential Consequences:

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while attempting to use the 2nd row seat belts, after further inspection, the 2nd row driver’s side seat belt buckle remained latched and failed to release from the buckle and the 2nd row passenger side seat belt failed to latch securely as intended. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer; however, parts were not yet available to repair the vehicle, and the warranty was not valid. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

Corrective Action:

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while attempting to use the 2nd row seat belts, after further inspection, the 2nd row driver’s side seat belt buckle remained latched and failed to release from the buckle and the 2nd row passenger side seat belt failed to latch securely as intended. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer; however, parts were not yet available to repair the vehicle, and the warranty was not valid. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

Additional Notes:

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while attempting to use the 2nd row seat belts, after further inspection, the 2nd row driver’s side seat belt buckle remained latched and failed to release from the buckle and the 2nd row passenger side seat belt failed to latch securely as intended. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer; however, parts were not yet available to repair the vehicle, and the warranty was not valid. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11669211
Notice Date: Jun 25, 2025
Recall Date: Jun 25, 2025
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11669288 Other
Jun 25, 2025
Defect Description:

STRUCTURE

Potential Consequences:

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the B-pillar trim was loose. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V347000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Corrective Action:

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the B-pillar trim was loose. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V347000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Additional Notes:

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the B-pillar trim was loose. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V347000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11669288
Notice Date: Jun 25, 2025
Recall Date: Jun 25, 2025
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11668836 Other
Jun 24, 2025
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

Back up camera fails to operate at times when vehicle is in reverse. Potential for backing collision or fatality.

Corrective Action:

Back up camera fails to operate at times when vehicle is in reverse. Potential for backing collision or fatality.

Additional Notes:

Back up camera fails to operate at times when vehicle is in reverse. Potential for backing collision or fatality.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11668836
Notice Date: Jun 24, 2025
Recall Date: Jun 24, 2025
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11668866 Other
Jun 24, 2025
Defect Description:

STRUCTURE:BODY

Potential Consequences:

The PASSENGER EXTERIOR A-PILLAR APPLIQUE TRIM CLIP ATTACHMENT broke loose while driving over a year & half ago. Took to Ford for repair but they advised there was a (recall January 19, 2024) but parts were not available yet. Would like to know exactly how much longer I have to drive around with the missing piece and potentially having to worry about the Drivers side breaking off. I've also had to temporarily repair the DRIVERS DOOR B-PILLAR to keep it from fully detaching (Recalled May 23, 2025). This is absolutely ridiculous to be waiting a year and half for parts to fix something that can cause harm and has been deemed RECALLED.

Corrective Action:

The PASSENGER EXTERIOR A-PILLAR APPLIQUE TRIM CLIP ATTACHMENT broke loose while driving over a year & half ago. Took to Ford for repair but they advised there was a (recall January 19, 2024) but parts were not available yet. Would like to know exactly how much longer I have to drive around with the missing piece and potentially having to worry about the Drivers side breaking off. I've also had to temporarily repair the DRIVERS DOOR B-PILLAR to keep it from fully detaching (Recalled May 23, 2025). This is absolutely ridiculous to be waiting a year and half for parts to fix something that can cause harm and has been deemed RECALLED.

Additional Notes:

The PASSENGER EXTERIOR A-PILLAR APPLIQUE TRIM CLIP ATTACHMENT broke loose while driving over a year & half ago. Took to Ford for repair but they advised there was a (recall January 19, 2024) but parts were not available yet. Would like to know exactly how much longer I have to drive around with the missing piece and potentially having to worry about the Drivers side breaking off. I've also had to temporarily repair the DRIVERS DOOR B-PILLAR to keep it from fully detaching (Recalled May 23, 2025). This is absolutely ridiculous to be waiting a year and half for parts to fix something that can cause harm and has been deemed RECALLED.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11668866
Notice Date: Jun 24, 2025
Recall Date: Jun 24, 2025
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11668886 Other
Jun 24, 2025
Defect Description:

STRUCTURE

Potential Consequences:

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the rubber sealing and the plastic tray where the wiper blades rest, blew off in pieces. Additionally, the contact stated that there was a leak coming a roof from the middle of the top of the windshield and the dashboard was peeling. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that that the plastic and rubber around the windshield needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000.

Corrective Action:

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the rubber sealing and the plastic tray where the wiper blades rest, blew off in pieces. Additionally, the contact stated that there was a leak coming a roof from the middle of the top of the windshield and the dashboard was peeling. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that that the plastic and rubber around the windshield needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000.

Additional Notes:

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the rubber sealing and the plastic tray where the wiper blades rest, blew off in pieces. Additionally, the contact stated that there was a leak coming a roof from the middle of the top of the windshield and the dashboard was peeling. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that that the plastic and rubber around the windshield needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11668886
Notice Date: Jun 24, 2025
Recall Date: Jun 24, 2025
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11668982 Other
Jun 24, 2025
Defect Description:

STRUCTURE

Potential Consequences:

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. Additionally, the contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to the dealer for an oil change, the dealer removed the windshield exterior A-pillar trims without the authorization. The dealer informed the contact that the trims were removed because of the recall; however, the contact stated that the vehicle had not experienced the failure prior to the trims being removed. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Corrective Action:

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. Additionally, the contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to the dealer for an oil change, the dealer removed the windshield exterior A-pillar trims without the authorization. The dealer informed the contact that the trims were removed because of the recall; however, the contact stated that the vehicle had not experienced the failure prior to the trims being removed. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Additional Notes:

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. Additionally, the contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to the dealer for an oil change, the dealer removed the windshield exterior A-pillar trims without the authorization. The dealer informed the contact that the trims were removed because of the recall; however, the contact stated that the vehicle had not experienced the failure prior to the trims being removed. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11668982
Notice Date: Jun 24, 2025
Recall Date: Jun 24, 2025
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11668533 Other
Jun 23, 2025
Defect Description:

STRUCTURE

Potential Consequences:

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V031000 (Structure) and 25V347000 (Structure); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the driver's side windshield exterior A-pillar trim separated and flew off the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that the exterior trim located at the base of the windshield was detaching. The dealer inspected the vehicle at the residence. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Corrective Action:

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V031000 (Structure) and 25V347000 (Structure); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the driver's side windshield exterior A-pillar trim separated and flew off the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that the exterior trim located at the base of the windshield was detaching. The dealer inspected the vehicle at the residence. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Additional Notes:

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V031000 (Structure) and 25V347000 (Structure); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the driver's side windshield exterior A-pillar trim separated and flew off the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that the exterior trim located at the base of the windshield was detaching. The dealer inspected the vehicle at the residence. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11668533
Notice Date: Jun 23, 2025
Recall Date: Jun 23, 2025
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11668495 Other
Jun 22, 2025
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

There was cam phaser situation that i was never informed of when this car was purchased. I just hit 80 k and i am now having issues. It appears there is a lawsuit for this. What is ford doing to fix.

Corrective Action:

There was cam phaser situation that i was never informed of when this car was purchased. I just hit 80 k and i am now having issues. It appears there is a lawsuit for this. What is ford doing to fix.

Additional Notes:

There was cam phaser situation that i was never informed of when this car was purchased. I just hit 80 k and i am now having issues. It appears there is a lawsuit for this. What is ford doing to fix.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11668495
Notice Date: Jun 22, 2025
Recall Date: Jun 22, 2025
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11668089 Other
Jun 20, 2025
Defect Description:

STRUCTURE

Potential Consequences:

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the driver's side windshield exterior A-pillar trim separated from the vehicle and flew off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was inspected. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Corrective Action:

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the driver's side windshield exterior A-pillar trim separated from the vehicle and flew off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was inspected. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Additional Notes:

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the driver's side windshield exterior A-pillar trim separated from the vehicle and flew off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was inspected. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11668089
Notice Date: Jun 20, 2025
Recall Date: Jun 20, 2025
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11668106 Other
Jun 20, 2025
Defect Description:

STRUCTURE

Potential Consequences:

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V347000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Corrective Action:

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V347000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Additional Notes:

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V347000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11668106
Notice Date: Jun 20, 2025
Recall Date: Jun 20, 2025
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11668233 Other
Jun 20, 2025
Defect Description:

STRUCTURE

Potential Consequences:

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign numbers: 24V031000 (Structure) and 25V347000 (Structure); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the passenger’s side A-pillar trim detached from the vehicle. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, while driving at various speeds, the driver's side A-Pillar trim loosened. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired for the most recent failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Corrective Action:

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign numbers: 24V031000 (Structure) and 25V347000 (Structure); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the passenger’s side A-pillar trim detached from the vehicle. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, while driving at various speeds, the driver's side A-Pillar trim loosened. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired for the most recent failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Additional Notes:

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign numbers: 24V031000 (Structure) and 25V347000 (Structure); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the passenger’s side A-pillar trim detached from the vehicle. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, while driving at various speeds, the driver's side A-Pillar trim loosened. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired for the most recent failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11668233
Notice Date: Jun 20, 2025
Recall Date: Jun 20, 2025
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11667633 Other
Jun 18, 2025
Defect Description:

STRUCTURE

Potential Consequences:

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front driver’s and front passenger’s side A-pillar trims detached. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Corrective Action:

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front driver’s and front passenger’s side A-pillar trims detached. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Additional Notes:

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front driver’s and front passenger’s side A-pillar trims detached. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11667633
Notice Date: Jun 18, 2025
Recall Date: Jun 18, 2025
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11667711 Other
Jun 18, 2025
Defect Description:

STRUCTURE

Potential Consequences:

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the driver's side and passenger's side windshield exterior A-pillar trims had detached. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was inspected. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Corrective Action:

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the driver's side and passenger's side windshield exterior A-pillar trims had detached. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was inspected. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Additional Notes:

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the driver's side and passenger's side windshield exterior A-pillar trims had detached. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was inspected. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11667711
Notice Date: Jun 18, 2025
Recall Date: Jun 18, 2025
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11667743 Other
Jun 18, 2025
Defect Description:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Potential Consequences:

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH after the vehicle had been serviced, the check engine warning light illuminated. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that there was coolant inside the water pump, and the water pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 112,000.

Corrective Action:

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH after the vehicle had been serviced, the check engine warning light illuminated. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that there was coolant inside the water pump, and the water pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 112,000.

Additional Notes:

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH after the vehicle had been serviced, the check engine warning light illuminated. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that there was coolant inside the water pump, and the water pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 112,000.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11667743
Notice Date: Jun 18, 2025
Recall Date: Jun 18, 2025
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11667355 Other
Jun 17, 2025
Defect Description:

STRUCTURE

Potential Consequences:

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Corrective Action:

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Additional Notes:

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11667355
Notice Date: Jun 17, 2025
Recall Date: Jun 17, 2025
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11667373 Other
Jun 17, 2025
Defect Description:

STRUCTURE

Potential Consequences:

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V031000 (Structure) and 25V347000 (Structure). The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware that the plastic covering had partially detached from the driver’s door, and the exterior A-pillar trim on the driver’s and passenger’s side windshield had detached. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, and it was determined that the failures were associated with the recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 94,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Corrective Action:

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V031000 (Structure) and 25V347000 (Structure). The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware that the plastic covering had partially detached from the driver’s door, and the exterior A-pillar trim on the driver’s and passenger’s side windshield had detached. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, and it was determined that the failures were associated with the recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 94,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Additional Notes:

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V031000 (Structure) and 25V347000 (Structure). The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware that the plastic covering had partially detached from the driver’s door, and the exterior A-pillar trim on the driver’s and passenger’s side windshield had detached. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, and it was determined that the failures were associated with the recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 94,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11667373
Notice Date: Jun 17, 2025
Recall Date: Jun 17, 2025

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