Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
22 RecallsThese 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
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.
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Mfg Campaign: 25S53
Ford Motor Company
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.
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FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Mfg Campaign: 24S02
Recall Date: Jan 19, 2024
Ford Motor Company
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.
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FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Mfg Campaign: 21S32
Recall Date: Jul 15, 2021
Ford Motor Company
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:
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Mfg Campaign: 21S22
Recall Date: May 5, 2021
Ford Motor Company
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:
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Mfg Campaign: 20S62
Recall Date: Oct 30, 2020
Ford Motor Company
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:
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Mfg Campaign: 19S29
Recall Date: Sep 11, 2019
Ford Motor Company
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:
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Mfg Campaign: 19S17
Recall Date: Jun 10, 2019
Ford Motor Company
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:
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Mfg Campaign: 17S23
Recall Date: Aug 28, 2017
Ford Motor Company
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:
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Recall Date: Aug 28, 2017
Ford Motor Company
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:
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Mfg Campaign: 17C08
Recall Date: May 22, 2017
Ford Motor Company
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:
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Mfg Campaign: 16S46
Recall Date: Dec 22, 2016
Consumer Complaints
1.7K ComplaintsFord Motor Company
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 the passenger's side windshield exterior A-pillar trim had separated from the vehicle. The dealer was contacted. 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 informed the contact that the parts were not yet available because it was discovered that the recall parts were manufactured incorrectly, and parts were being manufactured correctly. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000. 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 the passenger's side windshield exterior A-pillar trim had separated from the vehicle. The dealer was contacted. 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 informed the contact that the parts were not yet available because it was discovered that the recall parts were manufactured incorrectly, and parts were being manufactured correctly. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000. 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 the passenger's side windshield exterior A-pillar trim had separated from the vehicle. The dealer was contacted. 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 informed the contact that the parts were not yet available because it was discovered that the recall parts were manufactured incorrectly, and parts were being manufactured correctly. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Mfg Campaign: 11667449
Recall Date: Jun 17, 2025
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
On May 31st I noticed the front passenger side trim panel that runs alongside the window was detaching. After showing a friend, he told me to put double sided 3m tape, that's used on vehicles, under it. I already had some so did it that day. It still sticks out a little though. Then a few days later, I got an email from nhtsa informing me of a recall on that part. When I checked, it wasn't for my exact vehicle. When I went out to take a picture of it for this complaint, I found the front driver side trim panel also starting to detach. I will need to better adhere both panels this week, myself. I will be driving 1500 miles next week, mostly at interstate speed. I don't want to chance losing those panels.
Corrective Action:
On May 31st I noticed the front passenger side trim panel that runs alongside the window was detaching. After showing a friend, he told me to put double sided 3m tape, that's used on vehicles, under it. I already had some so did it that day. It still sticks out a little though. Then a few days later, I got an email from nhtsa informing me of a recall on that part. When I checked, it wasn't for my exact vehicle. When I went out to take a picture of it for this complaint, I found the front driver side trim panel also starting to detach. I will need to better adhere both panels this week, myself. I will be driving 1500 miles next week, mostly at interstate speed. I don't want to chance losing those panels.
Additional Notes:
On May 31st I noticed the front passenger side trim panel that runs alongside the window was detaching. After showing a friend, he told me to put double sided 3m tape, that's used on vehicles, under it. I already had some so did it that day. It still sticks out a little though. Then a few days later, I got an email from nhtsa informing me of a recall on that part. When I checked, it wasn't for my exact vehicle. When I went out to take a picture of it for this complaint, I found the front driver side trim panel also starting to detach. I will need to better adhere both panels this week, myself. I will be driving 1500 miles next week, mostly at interstate speed. I don't want to chance losing those panels.
Mfg Campaign: 11667100
Recall Date: Jun 16, 2025
Ford Motor Company
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 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 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 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 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 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 contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Mfg Campaign: 11667101
Recall Date: Jun 16, 2025
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE
Potential Consequences:
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's side B-Pillar trim detached. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V347000 (Structure), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Corrective Action:
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's side B-Pillar trim detached. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V347000 (Structure), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Additional Notes:
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's side B-Pillar trim detached. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V347000 (Structure), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Mfg Campaign: 11667136
Recall Date: Jun 16, 2025
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE
Potential Consequences:
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front driver's side B-Pillar detached and flew off. In addition, the contact stated that the failure caused the keyless entry feature to become inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that parts were not available to repair the vehicle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V347000 (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 failure. The failure mileage was 170,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Corrective Action:
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front driver's side B-Pillar detached and flew off. In addition, the contact stated that the failure caused the keyless entry feature to become inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that parts were not available to repair the vehicle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V347000 (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 failure. The failure mileage was 170,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Additional Notes:
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front driver's side B-Pillar detached and flew off. In addition, the contact stated that the failure caused the keyless entry feature to become inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that parts were not available to repair the vehicle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V347000 (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 failure. The failure mileage was 170,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Mfg Campaign: 11667222
Recall Date: Jun 16, 2025
Ford Motor Company
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 not 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 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 not 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 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 not 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 contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Mfg Campaign: 11667231
Recall Date: Jun 16, 2025
Ford Motor Company
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 local dealer was contacted. 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: 24V031000 (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 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 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Mfg Campaign: 11667241
Recall Date: Jun 16, 2025
Ford Motor Company
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 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 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 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 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 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 confirms parts not available.
Mfg Campaign: 11667262
Recall Date: Jun 16, 2025
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
Display screen/Navigation screen is flashing continuously. This is affecting the use of the back up camera which could potentially cause damage to vehicles or persons. This also is affecting thr use of hands free operation.
Corrective Action:
Display screen/Navigation screen is flashing continuously. This is affecting the use of the back up camera which could potentially cause damage to vehicles or persons. This also is affecting thr use of hands free operation.
Additional Notes:
Display screen/Navigation screen is flashing continuously. This is affecting the use of the back up camera which could potentially cause damage to vehicles or persons. This also is affecting thr use of hands free operation.
Mfg Campaign: 11666675
Recall Date: Jun 13, 2025
Ford Motor Company
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 that while driving 65 MPH, the driver's side A-pillar trim detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact independently temporarily repaired the vehicle. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, the passenger’s side A-pillar trim loosened. The vehicle was not repaired after the most recent failure. The contact used tape to secure the trim piece. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. 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 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 that while driving 65 MPH, the driver's side A-pillar trim detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact independently temporarily repaired the vehicle. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, the passenger’s side A-pillar trim loosened. The vehicle was not repaired after the most recent failure. The contact used tape to secure the trim piece. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. 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 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 that while driving 65 MPH, the driver's side A-pillar trim detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact independently temporarily repaired the vehicle. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, the passenger’s side A-pillar trim loosened. The vehicle was not repaired after the most recent failure. The contact used tape to secure the trim piece. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Mfg Campaign: 11666750
Recall Date: Jun 13, 2025
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE
Potential Consequences:
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's and passenger's side front windshield A-Pillar trim detached and flew off the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a detached A-Pillar windshield trim. The contact was informed that the driver's and passenger's side A-Pillar trim needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that the parts were not available. The contact stated that the failure had occurred three years ago; however, in March 2025, the driver's and passenger's side front windshield A-Pillar trim was replaced by the dealer. The failure reoccurred. 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 failure and a case was filed. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 62,500. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Corrective Action:
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's and passenger's side front windshield A-Pillar trim detached and flew off the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a detached A-Pillar windshield trim. The contact was informed that the driver's and passenger's side A-Pillar trim needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that the parts were not available. The contact stated that the failure had occurred three years ago; however, in March 2025, the driver's and passenger's side front windshield A-Pillar trim was replaced by the dealer. The failure reoccurred. 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 failure and a case was filed. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 62,500. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Additional Notes:
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's and passenger's side front windshield A-Pillar trim detached and flew off the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a detached A-Pillar windshield trim. The contact was informed that the driver's and passenger's side A-Pillar trim needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that the parts were not available. The contact stated that the failure had occurred three years ago; however, in March 2025, the driver's and passenger's side front windshield A-Pillar trim was replaced by the dealer. The failure reoccurred. 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 failure and a case was filed. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 62,500. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Mfg Campaign: 11666754
Recall Date: Jun 13, 2025
Ford Motor Company
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 removed the A-pillar trim on the passenger’s side because the trim was loose. The failure mileage was approximately 126,000. 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 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 removed the A-pillar trim on the passenger’s side because the trim was loose. The failure mileage was approximately 126,000. 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 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 removed the A-pillar trim on the passenger’s side because the trim was loose. The failure mileage was approximately 126,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Mfg Campaign: 11666782
Recall Date: Jun 13, 2025
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE
Potential Consequences:
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while an employee of the dealer was driving the vehicle, at an undisclosed speed, the passenger’s side A-pillar detached from the vehicle. The local dealer was contacted and replaced the A-pillar trim. The contact stated that on a separate occasion while driving 55 MPH, the driver's side A-pillar trim detached from the vehicle. The local dealer was contacted and replaced the A-pillar trim. Most recently, the contact stated that the passenger’s driver's side A-pillar trims had detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired after the most recent failures. 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 failure mileage was unknown.
Corrective Action:
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while an employee of the dealer was driving the vehicle, at an undisclosed speed, the passenger’s side A-pillar detached from the vehicle. The local dealer was contacted and replaced the A-pillar trim. The contact stated that on a separate occasion while driving 55 MPH, the driver's side A-pillar trim detached from the vehicle. The local dealer was contacted and replaced the A-pillar trim. Most recently, the contact stated that the passenger’s driver's side A-pillar trims had detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired after the most recent failures. 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 failure mileage was unknown.
Additional Notes:
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while an employee of the dealer was driving the vehicle, at an undisclosed speed, the passenger’s side A-pillar detached from the vehicle. The local dealer was contacted and replaced the A-pillar trim. The contact stated that on a separate occasion while driving 55 MPH, the driver's side A-pillar trim detached from the vehicle. The local dealer was contacted and replaced the A-pillar trim. Most recently, the contact stated that the passenger’s driver's side A-pillar trims had detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired after the most recent failures. 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 failure mileage was unknown.
Mfg Campaign: 11666828
Recall Date: Jun 13, 2025
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
Passenger A pillar trim detached on the freeway after for dealer refused to fix recall 24V031 due to part shortage. Parts have been on order for 18 months. Someone could have been hurt or another car could have been damaged
Corrective Action:
Passenger A pillar trim detached on the freeway after for dealer refused to fix recall 24V031 due to part shortage. Parts have been on order for 18 months. Someone could have been hurt or another car could have been damaged
Additional Notes:
Passenger A pillar trim detached on the freeway after for dealer refused to fix recall 24V031 due to part shortage. Parts have been on order for 18 months. Someone could have been hurt or another car could have been damaged
Mfg Campaign: 11666834
Recall Date: Jun 13, 2025
Ford Motor Company
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 repair was not yet available. The contact stated that driver's side windshield exterior A-pillar trim had detached, and the contact had applied double-sided tape to hold the trim in place. No further information was available. 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 50,000. 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 repair was not yet available. The contact stated that driver's side windshield exterior A-pillar trim had detached, and the contact had applied double-sided tape to hold the trim in place. No further information was available. 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 50,000. 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 repair was not yet available. The contact stated that driver's side windshield exterior A-pillar trim had detached, and the contact had applied double-sided tape to hold the trim in place. No further information was available. 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 50,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Mfg Campaign: 11666466
Recall Date: Jun 12, 2025
Ford Motor Company
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 driver's side windshield exterior A-pillar trim had detached. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not available. 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 67,000. The 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 driver's side windshield exterior A-pillar trim had detached. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not available. 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 67,000. The 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 driver's side windshield exterior A-pillar trim had detached. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not available. 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 67,000. The VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Mfg Campaign: 11666479
Recall Date: Jun 12, 2025
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE
Potential Consequences:
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the front passenger's side windshield exterior A-pillar trim was fractured. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer, where the contact was informed that the repair was not covered under a recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but no assistance was provided. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the safety failure. The failure mileage was 74,500.
Corrective Action:
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the front passenger's side windshield exterior A-pillar trim was fractured. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer, where the contact was informed that the repair was not covered under a recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but no assistance was provided. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the safety failure. The failure mileage was 74,500.
Additional Notes:
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the front passenger's side windshield exterior A-pillar trim was fractured. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer, where the contact was informed that the repair was not covered under a recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but no assistance was provided. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the safety failure. The failure mileage was 74,500.
Mfg Campaign: 11666482
Recall Date: Jun 12, 2025
Ford Motor Company
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 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 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 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 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 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 contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available
Mfg Campaign: 11666504
Recall Date: Jun 12, 2025
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
SAFETY Recall #24S02/NHTSA #24V031 ISSUED 2/2024 The replacement Exterior A-pillar trim part is still not available. It has been loose for sometime and now had to be duct taped on. The original availability estimation was the latter half of 2024. Please help motivate Ford to remedy this situation.
Corrective Action:
SAFETY Recall #24S02/NHTSA #24V031 ISSUED 2/2024 The replacement Exterior A-pillar trim part is still not available. It has been loose for sometime and now had to be duct taped on. The original availability estimation was the latter half of 2024. Please help motivate Ford to remedy this situation.
Additional Notes:
SAFETY Recall #24S02/NHTSA #24V031 ISSUED 2/2024 The replacement Exterior A-pillar trim part is still not available. It has been loose for sometime and now had to be duct taped on. The original availability estimation was the latter half of 2024. Please help motivate Ford to remedy this situation.
Mfg Campaign: 11666603
Recall Date: Jun 12, 2025
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
The car makes a ticking/rattle sound on cold startup. Preliminary diagnosis is the cam phasers. This is a 2017 Ford explorer with 77,000. It is the same 3.5L V6 ecoboost (GTDI) engine that was in Ford Customer Satisfaction program: 21N03. The issue mirrors tgat in the program document, but the Explorer is not covered by the program.
Corrective Action:
The car makes a ticking/rattle sound on cold startup. Preliminary diagnosis is the cam phasers. This is a 2017 Ford explorer with 77,000. It is the same 3.5L V6 ecoboost (GTDI) engine that was in Ford Customer Satisfaction program: 21N03. The issue mirrors tgat in the program document, but the Explorer is not covered by the program.
Additional Notes:
The car makes a ticking/rattle sound on cold startup. Preliminary diagnosis is the cam phasers. This is a 2017 Ford explorer with 77,000. It is the same 3.5L V6 ecoboost (GTDI) engine that was in Ford Customer Satisfaction program: 21N03. The issue mirrors tgat in the program document, but the Explorer is not covered by the program.
Mfg Campaign: 11666638
Recall Date: Jun 12, 2025
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