FORD EXPLORER 2017

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1.7K Complaints 22 Recalls

Official Safety Recalls - Important!

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: 11066184 Other
Feb 1, 2018
Defect Description:

STEERING

Potential Consequences:

MAKING A LEFT TURN IN THE SNOW AND MY POWER STEERING LOCKED UP AND I HIT THE CURB, THR DEALER IS TELLING ME THERE'S NO WAY THIS CAN HAPPEN AND HAS NEVER HAPPENED BEFORE. WON'T WARRANTY ANYTHING AND I'M STUCK WITH A VEHICLE I BELIEVE TO BE UNSAFE FOR MY WIFE AND CHILDREN TO RIDE IN.

Corrective Action:

MAKING A LEFT TURN IN THE SNOW AND MY POWER STEERING LOCKED UP AND I HIT THE CURB, THR DEALER IS TELLING ME THERE'S NO WAY THIS CAN HAPPEN AND HAS NEVER HAPPENED BEFORE. WON'T WARRANTY ANYTHING AND I'M STUCK WITH A VEHICLE I BELIEVE TO BE UNSAFE FOR MY WIFE AND CHILDREN TO RIDE IN.

Additional Notes:

MAKING A LEFT TURN IN THE SNOW AND MY POWER STEERING LOCKED UP AND I HIT THE CURB, THR DEALER IS TELLING ME THERE'S NO WAY THIS CAN HAPPEN AND HAS NEVER HAPPENED BEFORE. WON'T WARRANTY ANYTHING AND I'M STUCK WITH A VEHICLE I BELIEVE TO BE UNSAFE FOR MY WIFE AND CHILDREN TO RIDE IN.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11066184
Notice Date: Feb 1, 2018
Recall Date: Feb 1, 2018
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11066546 Other
Feb 1, 2018
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

EXHAUST SMELL IN CABIN SEEMS COMING FROM HEATING DUCTS TOOK IT TO DEALER DID THERE SO CALLED FIX BUT STILL SMELL EXHAUST MAKES ME FEEL DIZZY WHEN DRIVING IT SEAMS THE SMELL COMES AND GO THE SMELL IS BAD AND ALSO MAKES EYES WATER

Corrective Action:

EXHAUST SMELL IN CABIN SEEMS COMING FROM HEATING DUCTS TOOK IT TO DEALER DID THERE SO CALLED FIX BUT STILL SMELL EXHAUST MAKES ME FEEL DIZZY WHEN DRIVING IT SEAMS THE SMELL COMES AND GO THE SMELL IS BAD AND ALSO MAKES EYES WATER

Additional Notes:

EXHAUST SMELL IN CABIN SEEMS COMING FROM HEATING DUCTS TOOK IT TO DEALER DID THERE SO CALLED FIX BUT STILL SMELL EXHAUST MAKES ME FEEL DIZZY WHEN DRIVING IT SEAMS THE SMELL COMES AND GO THE SMELL IS BAD AND ALSO MAKES EYES WATER

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11066546
Notice Date: Feb 1, 2018
Recall Date: Feb 1, 2018
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11065842 Other
Jan 30, 2018
Defect Description:

AIR BAGS

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE CONTACT BECAME DROWSY AND PASSED OUT. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A DITCH AND A TREE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED FROM THE DITCH AND DRIVEN AWAY. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN.

Corrective Action:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE CONTACT BECAME DROWSY AND PASSED OUT. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A DITCH AND A TREE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED FROM THE DITCH AND DRIVEN AWAY. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN.

Additional Notes:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE CONTACT BECAME DROWSY AND PASSED OUT. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A DITCH AND A TREE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED FROM THE DITCH AND DRIVEN AWAY. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11065842
Notice Date: Jan 30, 2018
Recall Date: Jan 30, 2018
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11065574 Other
Jan 29, 2018
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

THERE IS A SMELL OF EXHAUST IN THE CABIN AT TIMES DRIVING. WHEN THE SMELL IS PRESENT I GET A SEVERE HEADACHE AND FEEL SICK TO MY STOMACH. A FEW WEEKS AGO, I WENT TO THE DEALER TO REPORT THE EXHAUST SMELL AND THEY IMMEDIATELY TOOK IT IN LIKE THEY KNEW EXACTLY WHAT IS HAPPENING. THEY SAID THEY WERE GOING TO SEE WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. I RECEIVED A RENTAL CAR AND HAD IT FOR 4 DAYS. RECEIVE CALL TO PICK UP MY SUV. THE REPAIR ORDER SAID THEY REPLACED THE LIFT GATE WEATHER STRIPPING AND A FEW OTHER THINGS. I DROVE IT HOME AND THE EXHAUST SMELL WAS STILL PRESENT. I CALLED AND MADE ANOTHER SERVICE APPOINTMENT FOR TODAY, 1/29/18.

Corrective Action:

THERE IS A SMELL OF EXHAUST IN THE CABIN AT TIMES DRIVING. WHEN THE SMELL IS PRESENT I GET A SEVERE HEADACHE AND FEEL SICK TO MY STOMACH. A FEW WEEKS AGO, I WENT TO THE DEALER TO REPORT THE EXHAUST SMELL AND THEY IMMEDIATELY TOOK IT IN LIKE THEY KNEW EXACTLY WHAT IS HAPPENING. THEY SAID THEY WERE GOING TO SEE WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. I RECEIVED A RENTAL CAR AND HAD IT FOR 4 DAYS. RECEIVE CALL TO PICK UP MY SUV. THE REPAIR ORDER SAID THEY REPLACED THE LIFT GATE WEATHER STRIPPING AND A FEW OTHER THINGS. I DROVE IT HOME AND THE EXHAUST SMELL WAS STILL PRESENT. I CALLED AND MADE ANOTHER SERVICE APPOINTMENT FOR TODAY, 1/29/18.

Additional Notes:

THERE IS A SMELL OF EXHAUST IN THE CABIN AT TIMES DRIVING. WHEN THE SMELL IS PRESENT I GET A SEVERE HEADACHE AND FEEL SICK TO MY STOMACH. A FEW WEEKS AGO, I WENT TO THE DEALER TO REPORT THE EXHAUST SMELL AND THEY IMMEDIATELY TOOK IT IN LIKE THEY KNEW EXACTLY WHAT IS HAPPENING. THEY SAID THEY WERE GOING TO SEE WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. I RECEIVED A RENTAL CAR AND HAD IT FOR 4 DAYS. RECEIVE CALL TO PICK UP MY SUV. THE REPAIR ORDER SAID THEY REPLACED THE LIFT GATE WEATHER STRIPPING AND A FEW OTHER THINGS. I DROVE IT HOME AND THE EXHAUST SMELL WAS STILL PRESENT. I CALLED AND MADE ANOTHER SERVICE APPOINTMENT FOR TODAY, 1/29/18.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11065574
Notice Date: Jan 29, 2018
Recall Date: Jan 29, 2018
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11065604 Other
Jan 29, 2018
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE CONTACT FELT NAUSEATED, ESPECIALLY WHEN THE HEATER WAS ACTIVATED. THE CONTACT DID NOT PERCEIVE AN ODOR INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MATTHEW'S FORD NEWARK (500 HEBRON RD, NEWARK, OH 43056) AND THE HEATER SOFTWARE WAS REPROGRAMMED. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND WAS NOT REMEDIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 250.

Corrective Action:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE CONTACT FELT NAUSEATED, ESPECIALLY WHEN THE HEATER WAS ACTIVATED. THE CONTACT DID NOT PERCEIVE AN ODOR INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MATTHEW'S FORD NEWARK (500 HEBRON RD, NEWARK, OH 43056) AND THE HEATER SOFTWARE WAS REPROGRAMMED. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND WAS NOT REMEDIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 250.

Additional Notes:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE CONTACT FELT NAUSEATED, ESPECIALLY WHEN THE HEATER WAS ACTIVATED. THE CONTACT DID NOT PERCEIVE AN ODOR INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MATTHEW'S FORD NEWARK (500 HEBRON RD, NEWARK, OH 43056) AND THE HEATER SOFTWARE WAS REPROGRAMMED. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND WAS NOT REMEDIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 250.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11065604
Notice Date: Jan 29, 2018
Recall Date: Jan 29, 2018
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11065593 Other
Jan 29, 2018
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

SINCE THE DAY WE LEASED THIS VEHICLE, I ALWAYS FEEL A BIT GROGGY AND NAUSEOUS WHEN RIDING IN THE VEHICLE. NO SPECIFIC DATE TO ATTACH TO THIS.

Corrective Action:

SINCE THE DAY WE LEASED THIS VEHICLE, I ALWAYS FEEL A BIT GROGGY AND NAUSEOUS WHEN RIDING IN THE VEHICLE. NO SPECIFIC DATE TO ATTACH TO THIS.

Additional Notes:

SINCE THE DAY WE LEASED THIS VEHICLE, I ALWAYS FEEL A BIT GROGGY AND NAUSEOUS WHEN RIDING IN THE VEHICLE. NO SPECIFIC DATE TO ATTACH TO THIS.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11065593
Notice Date: Jan 29, 2018
Recall Date: Jan 29, 2018
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11065661 Other
Jan 29, 2018
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

I HAVE BEEN DIZZY SINCE PURCHASED THE CAR IN NOVEMBER 2017, BLURRED VISION AS WELL.

Corrective Action:

I HAVE BEEN DIZZY SINCE PURCHASED THE CAR IN NOVEMBER 2017, BLURRED VISION AS WELL.

Additional Notes:

I HAVE BEEN DIZZY SINCE PURCHASED THE CAR IN NOVEMBER 2017, BLURRED VISION AS WELL.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11065661
Notice Date: Jan 29, 2018
Recall Date: Jan 29, 2018
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11065429 Other
Jan 27, 2018
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

I AM CURRENTLY PULLED OVER IN A PARKING LOT. DIZZY, JUST VOMITED, BLURRY VISION. I AM STANDING BESIDE MY VEHICLE TO GET FRESH AIR. I HAVE BEEN IN MY VEHICLE FOR 3 HOURS DRIVING AND STARTED GETTING A HEADACHE THEN IT GOT WORSE. I REMEMBERED THE NEWS ABOUT CARBON MONOXIDE AND I'M SCARED TO GET BACK IN MY VEHICLE. I AM STARTING TO FEEL BETTER WITH FRESH AIR. I BELIEVE MY VEHICLE HAS A LEAK.

Corrective Action:

I AM CURRENTLY PULLED OVER IN A PARKING LOT. DIZZY, JUST VOMITED, BLURRY VISION. I AM STANDING BESIDE MY VEHICLE TO GET FRESH AIR. I HAVE BEEN IN MY VEHICLE FOR 3 HOURS DRIVING AND STARTED GETTING A HEADACHE THEN IT GOT WORSE. I REMEMBERED THE NEWS ABOUT CARBON MONOXIDE AND I'M SCARED TO GET BACK IN MY VEHICLE. I AM STARTING TO FEEL BETTER WITH FRESH AIR. I BELIEVE MY VEHICLE HAS A LEAK.

Additional Notes:

I AM CURRENTLY PULLED OVER IN A PARKING LOT. DIZZY, JUST VOMITED, BLURRY VISION. I AM STANDING BESIDE MY VEHICLE TO GET FRESH AIR. I HAVE BEEN IN MY VEHICLE FOR 3 HOURS DRIVING AND STARTED GETTING A HEADACHE THEN IT GOT WORSE. I REMEMBERED THE NEWS ABOUT CARBON MONOXIDE AND I'M SCARED TO GET BACK IN MY VEHICLE. I AM STARTING TO FEEL BETTER WITH FRESH AIR. I BELIEVE MY VEHICLE HAS A LEAK.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11065429
Notice Date: Jan 27, 2018
Recall Date: Jan 27, 2018
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11065011 Other
Jan 26, 2018
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

HEADACHES AND NAUSEA, BLURRED VISION, DRIVING AN HOUR A DAY TO WORK AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS.

Corrective Action:

HEADACHES AND NAUSEA, BLURRED VISION, DRIVING AN HOUR A DAY TO WORK AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS.

Additional Notes:

HEADACHES AND NAUSEA, BLURRED VISION, DRIVING AN HOUR A DAY TO WORK AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11065011
Notice Date: Jan 26, 2018
Recall Date: Jan 26, 2018
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11064672 Other
Jan 24, 2018
Defect Description:

WHEELS

Potential Consequences:

WENT TO DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND DEALER INDICATED I NEED IMMEDIATE TIRE REPLACEMENT OF ALL 4 TIRES BECAUSE THE TREAD IS FLAKING OFF! THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE SERVICE BAY DRIVE. THERE ARE VISIBLE SIGNS OF TREAD SEPARATIONS AND GOUGES IN THE TIRES. MY EXPLORER HAS 28K MILES ON IT AND THE MANUFACTURER WARRANTY SAYS 50K. I BELIEVE THIS IS A TIRE DEFECT. I HAVE AN EXCELLENT SERVICE RECORD ON MY VEHICLE AND THIS IS NOT NORMAL WEAR FOR ANY TIRES. THIS EXPLORER WAS PURCHASED NEW FROM THE DEALER WITH THESE TIRES. I WAS A PREVIOUS OWNER OF A 2013 EXPLORER (ALSO PURCHASED NEW) AND THE TIRES LASTED 60K. AFTER RESEARCHING, THERE SEEM TO BE A NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS FROM FORD EXPLORER OWNERS ABOUT THIS SAME ISSUE. PLEASE INVESTIGATE.

Corrective Action:

WENT TO DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND DEALER INDICATED I NEED IMMEDIATE TIRE REPLACEMENT OF ALL 4 TIRES BECAUSE THE TREAD IS FLAKING OFF! THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE SERVICE BAY DRIVE. THERE ARE VISIBLE SIGNS OF TREAD SEPARATIONS AND GOUGES IN THE TIRES. MY EXPLORER HAS 28K MILES ON IT AND THE MANUFACTURER WARRANTY SAYS 50K. I BELIEVE THIS IS A TIRE DEFECT. I HAVE AN EXCELLENT SERVICE RECORD ON MY VEHICLE AND THIS IS NOT NORMAL WEAR FOR ANY TIRES. THIS EXPLORER WAS PURCHASED NEW FROM THE DEALER WITH THESE TIRES. I WAS A PREVIOUS OWNER OF A 2013 EXPLORER (ALSO PURCHASED NEW) AND THE TIRES LASTED 60K. AFTER RESEARCHING, THERE SEEM TO BE A NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS FROM FORD EXPLORER OWNERS ABOUT THIS SAME ISSUE. PLEASE INVESTIGATE.

Additional Notes:

WENT TO DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND DEALER INDICATED I NEED IMMEDIATE TIRE REPLACEMENT OF ALL 4 TIRES BECAUSE THE TREAD IS FLAKING OFF! THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE SERVICE BAY DRIVE. THERE ARE VISIBLE SIGNS OF TREAD SEPARATIONS AND GOUGES IN THE TIRES. MY EXPLORER HAS 28K MILES ON IT AND THE MANUFACTURER WARRANTY SAYS 50K. I BELIEVE THIS IS A TIRE DEFECT. I HAVE AN EXCELLENT SERVICE RECORD ON MY VEHICLE AND THIS IS NOT NORMAL WEAR FOR ANY TIRES. THIS EXPLORER WAS PURCHASED NEW FROM THE DEALER WITH THESE TIRES. I WAS A PREVIOUS OWNER OF A 2013 EXPLORER (ALSO PURCHASED NEW) AND THE TIRES LASTED 60K. AFTER RESEARCHING, THERE SEEM TO BE A NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS FROM FORD EXPLORER OWNERS ABOUT THIS SAME ISSUE. PLEASE INVESTIGATE.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11064672
Notice Date: Jan 24, 2018
Recall Date: Jan 24, 2018
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11064729 Other
Jan 24, 2018
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

STRONG SMELL OF EXHAUST INSIDE THE CABIN. VEHICLE HAS BEEN BACK TO FORD THREE TIMES AND HAS MODIFICATIONS COMPLETED BUT HAS NOT CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. IT HAPPENS MORE AT HIGHWAY SPEED WITH THE AIR ON RECIRCULATE. THE LAT TIME I PICKED IT UP FROM THE DEALER I WAS TOLD TO NOT PUT IT ON RECIRCULATE WHICH IS NOT UP TO MY STANDARD AS I PAID $30K FOR THE VEHICLE I SHOULD BE ABLE TO USE IT AS I WANT. I HAVE A THREE YEAR OLD DAUGHTER AND IT IS PRIMARILY DRIVEN BY MY WIFE. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE AND WOULD LIKE A NEW VEHICLE AT THIS POINT. THEY TOLD ME THEY CANNOT TEST THIS AS THEY DO NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLES ON THE HIGHWAY AND IT DOESN'T HAPPEN IN THEIR PARKING LOT.

Corrective Action:

STRONG SMELL OF EXHAUST INSIDE THE CABIN. VEHICLE HAS BEEN BACK TO FORD THREE TIMES AND HAS MODIFICATIONS COMPLETED BUT HAS NOT CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. IT HAPPENS MORE AT HIGHWAY SPEED WITH THE AIR ON RECIRCULATE. THE LAT TIME I PICKED IT UP FROM THE DEALER I WAS TOLD TO NOT PUT IT ON RECIRCULATE WHICH IS NOT UP TO MY STANDARD AS I PAID $30K FOR THE VEHICLE I SHOULD BE ABLE TO USE IT AS I WANT. I HAVE A THREE YEAR OLD DAUGHTER AND IT IS PRIMARILY DRIVEN BY MY WIFE. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE AND WOULD LIKE A NEW VEHICLE AT THIS POINT. THEY TOLD ME THEY CANNOT TEST THIS AS THEY DO NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLES ON THE HIGHWAY AND IT DOESN'T HAPPEN IN THEIR PARKING LOT.

Additional Notes:

STRONG SMELL OF EXHAUST INSIDE THE CABIN. VEHICLE HAS BEEN BACK TO FORD THREE TIMES AND HAS MODIFICATIONS COMPLETED BUT HAS NOT CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. IT HAPPENS MORE AT HIGHWAY SPEED WITH THE AIR ON RECIRCULATE. THE LAT TIME I PICKED IT UP FROM THE DEALER I WAS TOLD TO NOT PUT IT ON RECIRCULATE WHICH IS NOT UP TO MY STANDARD AS I PAID $30K FOR THE VEHICLE I SHOULD BE ABLE TO USE IT AS I WANT. I HAVE A THREE YEAR OLD DAUGHTER AND IT IS PRIMARILY DRIVEN BY MY WIFE. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE AND WOULD LIKE A NEW VEHICLE AT THIS POINT. THEY TOLD ME THEY CANNOT TEST THIS AS THEY DO NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLES ON THE HIGHWAY AND IT DOESN'T HAPPEN IN THEIR PARKING LOT.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11064729
Notice Date: Jan 24, 2018
Recall Date: Jan 24, 2018
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11064307 Other
Jan 23, 2018
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

VEHICLE IS TWO MONTHS OLD. SINCE PICKUP VEHICLE HAS HAD A SMELL OF ROTTEN EGGS. MORE RECENTLY, I'VE BEEN GETTING A REVERB SOUND (LIKE ONE WINDOW IS CRACKED) WHICH I CAN FEEL IS DUE TO A POOR SEAL ON THE DRIVERS DOOR. WHEN IT WAS VERY COLD HERE WITH 40MPH WINDS I ACTUALLY FELT WIND COME IN THE DOOR-SEAL. WHILE THE ROTTEN EGG SMELL SUBSIDED, I GET AN EXHAUST FUME SMELL WHEN PARKED NEAR BUILDING REAR-WAYS IN, SUCH AS WHEN I PURCHASED THE CAR AND IT WAS REVERSED AGAINST STEPS. THE SMELL OF THE EXHAUST FUMES FILLS THE CABIN CAUSING A HEADACHE AND HAVING TO CRACK THE WINDOWS TO AVOID THE SMELL. I'VE BEEN AVOIDING DRIVING THE CAR, WILL BE CALLING FORD SOON TO CHECK FOR A FIX FOR THIS. BRAND NEW 2017 FORD EXPLORER SPORT AND EXHAUST FUMES FILLING THE CABIN, EVEN WITH CIRCULATION SELECTED, SO IT SHOULDN'T BE BRINGING OUTSIDE AIR IN. FURTHER A POOR SEAL / FITMENT OF THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR, POSSIBLY ADDING TO THIS ISSUE?

Corrective Action:

VEHICLE IS TWO MONTHS OLD. SINCE PICKUP VEHICLE HAS HAD A SMELL OF ROTTEN EGGS. MORE RECENTLY, I'VE BEEN GETTING A REVERB SOUND (LIKE ONE WINDOW IS CRACKED) WHICH I CAN FEEL IS DUE TO A POOR SEAL ON THE DRIVERS DOOR. WHEN IT WAS VERY COLD HERE WITH 40MPH WINDS I ACTUALLY FELT WIND COME IN THE DOOR-SEAL. WHILE THE ROTTEN EGG SMELL SUBSIDED, I GET AN EXHAUST FUME SMELL WHEN PARKED NEAR BUILDING REAR-WAYS IN, SUCH AS WHEN I PURCHASED THE CAR AND IT WAS REVERSED AGAINST STEPS. THE SMELL OF THE EXHAUST FUMES FILLS THE CABIN CAUSING A HEADACHE AND HAVING TO CRACK THE WINDOWS TO AVOID THE SMELL. I'VE BEEN AVOIDING DRIVING THE CAR, WILL BE CALLING FORD SOON TO CHECK FOR A FIX FOR THIS. BRAND NEW 2017 FORD EXPLORER SPORT AND EXHAUST FUMES FILLING THE CABIN, EVEN WITH CIRCULATION SELECTED, SO IT SHOULDN'T BE BRINGING OUTSIDE AIR IN. FURTHER A POOR SEAL / FITMENT OF THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR, POSSIBLY ADDING TO THIS ISSUE?

Additional Notes:

VEHICLE IS TWO MONTHS OLD. SINCE PICKUP VEHICLE HAS HAD A SMELL OF ROTTEN EGGS. MORE RECENTLY, I'VE BEEN GETTING A REVERB SOUND (LIKE ONE WINDOW IS CRACKED) WHICH I CAN FEEL IS DUE TO A POOR SEAL ON THE DRIVERS DOOR. WHEN IT WAS VERY COLD HERE WITH 40MPH WINDS I ACTUALLY FELT WIND COME IN THE DOOR-SEAL. WHILE THE ROTTEN EGG SMELL SUBSIDED, I GET AN EXHAUST FUME SMELL WHEN PARKED NEAR BUILDING REAR-WAYS IN, SUCH AS WHEN I PURCHASED THE CAR AND IT WAS REVERSED AGAINST STEPS. THE SMELL OF THE EXHAUST FUMES FILLS THE CABIN CAUSING A HEADACHE AND HAVING TO CRACK THE WINDOWS TO AVOID THE SMELL. I'VE BEEN AVOIDING DRIVING THE CAR, WILL BE CALLING FORD SOON TO CHECK FOR A FIX FOR THIS. BRAND NEW 2017 FORD EXPLORER SPORT AND EXHAUST FUMES FILLING THE CABIN, EVEN WITH CIRCULATION SELECTED, SO IT SHOULDN'T BE BRINGING OUTSIDE AIR IN. FURTHER A POOR SEAL / FITMENT OF THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR, POSSIBLY ADDING TO THIS ISSUE?

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11064307
Notice Date: Jan 23, 2018
Recall Date: Jan 23, 2018
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11064334 Other
Jan 23, 2018
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

NOXIOUS EXHAUST FUMES ARE POURING INTO THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE WHENEVER THE HEAT OR A/C IS RUNNING AND ARE PARTICULARLY NOTICEABLE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. NOXIOUS FUMES ARE DETECTABLE BY HUMAN SENSE OF SMELL, AND THE NOXIOUS FUMES INCREASE IN VOLUME AS THE VEHICLE INCREASES IN SPEED.

Corrective Action:

NOXIOUS EXHAUST FUMES ARE POURING INTO THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE WHENEVER THE HEAT OR A/C IS RUNNING AND ARE PARTICULARLY NOTICEABLE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. NOXIOUS FUMES ARE DETECTABLE BY HUMAN SENSE OF SMELL, AND THE NOXIOUS FUMES INCREASE IN VOLUME AS THE VEHICLE INCREASES IN SPEED.

Additional Notes:

NOXIOUS EXHAUST FUMES ARE POURING INTO THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE WHENEVER THE HEAT OR A/C IS RUNNING AND ARE PARTICULARLY NOTICEABLE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. NOXIOUS FUMES ARE DETECTABLE BY HUMAN SENSE OF SMELL, AND THE NOXIOUS FUMES INCREASE IN VOLUME AS THE VEHICLE INCREASES IN SPEED.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11064334
Notice Date: Jan 23, 2018
Recall Date: Jan 23, 2018
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11064502 Other
Jan 23, 2018
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

SCOTT PETERSON MOTORS OF STURGIS COMPLETED THE 17N03 SERVICE ON THIS VEHICLE IN ORDER TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM OF EXHAUST ODOR IN THE CABIN. HOWEVER THE INTERMITTENT EXHAUST ODOR IS STILL PRESENT. ALSO TURNED ON A CO METER AND GOT A READING OF 114 PPM OF CO WHILE DRIVING. SURPRISING THAT WE GOT SUCH A HIGH READING AT A TIME WHEN WE DID NOT SMELL THE EXHAUST ODOR AT THAT TIME. WIFE STILL HAS A HEADACHE ALL DAY LONG AFTER GETTING THE INTERMITTENT EXHAUST ODOR IN THE CABIN DURING DRIVING IN TOWN.

Corrective Action:

SCOTT PETERSON MOTORS OF STURGIS COMPLETED THE 17N03 SERVICE ON THIS VEHICLE IN ORDER TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM OF EXHAUST ODOR IN THE CABIN. HOWEVER THE INTERMITTENT EXHAUST ODOR IS STILL PRESENT. ALSO TURNED ON A CO METER AND GOT A READING OF 114 PPM OF CO WHILE DRIVING. SURPRISING THAT WE GOT SUCH A HIGH READING AT A TIME WHEN WE DID NOT SMELL THE EXHAUST ODOR AT THAT TIME. WIFE STILL HAS A HEADACHE ALL DAY LONG AFTER GETTING THE INTERMITTENT EXHAUST ODOR IN THE CABIN DURING DRIVING IN TOWN.

Additional Notes:

SCOTT PETERSON MOTORS OF STURGIS COMPLETED THE 17N03 SERVICE ON THIS VEHICLE IN ORDER TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM OF EXHAUST ODOR IN THE CABIN. HOWEVER THE INTERMITTENT EXHAUST ODOR IS STILL PRESENT. ALSO TURNED ON A CO METER AND GOT A READING OF 114 PPM OF CO WHILE DRIVING. SURPRISING THAT WE GOT SUCH A HIGH READING AT A TIME WHEN WE DID NOT SMELL THE EXHAUST ODOR AT THAT TIME. WIFE STILL HAS A HEADACHE ALL DAY LONG AFTER GETTING THE INTERMITTENT EXHAUST ODOR IN THE CABIN DURING DRIVING IN TOWN.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11064502
Notice Date: Jan 23, 2018
Recall Date: Jan 23, 2018
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11063698 Other
2 Vehicles Affected
Jan 19, 2018
Defect Description:

AIR BAGS

Potential Consequences:

WE WERE INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT 9/22/17 DRIVING OUR FORD EXPLORER WHEN A PERSON RAN RED LIGHT AND "T BONED" US ON DRIVER SIDE RESULTING IN ALL AIR BAGS EXPLODING. DRIVER HAS SOME HEARING LOSS DUE TO SIDE DOOR BAGS AND CHEST INJURIES DUE TO STEERING WHEEL BAGS. I WAS IN RIGHT SIDE FRONT SEAT AND AIR BAGS RIPPED UP MY LEGS BELOW THE KNEES! STITCHES, HEMATOMA VAIN ISSUES AND STILL RECOVERING AFTER 4 MONTHS. I HAD A PUNCTURE WOUND FROM "SCREW" THAT HELD AIR BAG BELOW GLOVE COMPARTMENT? WONDERING IF MY AIR BAGS WERE DEFECTIVE?

Corrective Action:

WE WERE INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT 9/22/17 DRIVING OUR FORD EXPLORER WHEN A PERSON RAN RED LIGHT AND "T BONED" US ON DRIVER SIDE RESULTING IN ALL AIR BAGS EXPLODING. DRIVER HAS SOME HEARING LOSS DUE TO SIDE DOOR BAGS AND CHEST INJURIES DUE TO STEERING WHEEL BAGS. I WAS IN RIGHT SIDE FRONT SEAT AND AIR BAGS RIPPED UP MY LEGS BELOW THE KNEES! STITCHES, HEMATOMA VAIN ISSUES AND STILL RECOVERING AFTER 4 MONTHS. I HAD A PUNCTURE WOUND FROM "SCREW" THAT HELD AIR BAG BELOW GLOVE COMPARTMENT? WONDERING IF MY AIR BAGS WERE DEFECTIVE?

Additional Notes:

WE WERE INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT 9/22/17 DRIVING OUR FORD EXPLORER WHEN A PERSON RAN RED LIGHT AND "T BONED" US ON DRIVER SIDE RESULTING IN ALL AIR BAGS EXPLODING. DRIVER HAS SOME HEARING LOSS DUE TO SIDE DOOR BAGS AND CHEST INJURIES DUE TO STEERING WHEEL BAGS. I WAS IN RIGHT SIDE FRONT SEAT AND AIR BAGS RIPPED UP MY LEGS BELOW THE KNEES! STITCHES, HEMATOMA VAIN ISSUES AND STILL RECOVERING AFTER 4 MONTHS. I HAD A PUNCTURE WOUND FROM "SCREW" THAT HELD AIR BAG BELOW GLOVE COMPARTMENT? WONDERING IF MY AIR BAGS WERE DEFECTIVE?

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11063698
Notice Date: Jan 19, 2018
Recall Date: Jan 19, 2018
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11063571 Other
Jan 18, 2018
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR I NOTICED A FOUL SMELL ON THE INTERIOR. IT SMELLS LIKE ROTTEN EGGS. NOW THAT IT IS WINTER AND I AM WARMING UP MY CAR PRIOR TO GETTING AN IT I NOTICED THAT THAT SAME SMELL PERMEATES THE EXTERIOR OF THE CAR AS WELL. MY ONLY ASSUMPTION COULD BE THAT WHATEVER IS COMING OUT OF THE CAR IS SOMEHOW LEAKING INSIDE THE INTERIOR OF MY CAR. IT IS A SMELL THAT MAKES YOU VERY VERY SICK TO YOUR STOMACH. CALLING MY FORD DEALERSHIP DID NO GOOD AS THEY ACTED LIKE THEY HAD NO IDEA WHAT THIS PROBLEM COULD BE.

Corrective Action:

SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR I NOTICED A FOUL SMELL ON THE INTERIOR. IT SMELLS LIKE ROTTEN EGGS. NOW THAT IT IS WINTER AND I AM WARMING UP MY CAR PRIOR TO GETTING AN IT I NOTICED THAT THAT SAME SMELL PERMEATES THE EXTERIOR OF THE CAR AS WELL. MY ONLY ASSUMPTION COULD BE THAT WHATEVER IS COMING OUT OF THE CAR IS SOMEHOW LEAKING INSIDE THE INTERIOR OF MY CAR. IT IS A SMELL THAT MAKES YOU VERY VERY SICK TO YOUR STOMACH. CALLING MY FORD DEALERSHIP DID NO GOOD AS THEY ACTED LIKE THEY HAD NO IDEA WHAT THIS PROBLEM COULD BE.

Additional Notes:

SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR I NOTICED A FOUL SMELL ON THE INTERIOR. IT SMELLS LIKE ROTTEN EGGS. NOW THAT IT IS WINTER AND I AM WARMING UP MY CAR PRIOR TO GETTING AN IT I NOTICED THAT THAT SAME SMELL PERMEATES THE EXTERIOR OF THE CAR AS WELL. MY ONLY ASSUMPTION COULD BE THAT WHATEVER IS COMING OUT OF THE CAR IS SOMEHOW LEAKING INSIDE THE INTERIOR OF MY CAR. IT IS A SMELL THAT MAKES YOU VERY VERY SICK TO YOUR STOMACH. CALLING MY FORD DEALERSHIP DID NO GOOD AS THEY ACTED LIKE THEY HAD NO IDEA WHAT THIS PROBLEM COULD BE.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11063571
Notice Date: Jan 18, 2018
Recall Date: Jan 18, 2018
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11063612 Other
Jan 18, 2018
Defect Description:

SEAT BELTS

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT WAS DIFFICULT TO LATCH THE SEAT BELT (OVER THE SAFETY SEAT) INTO THE ANCHOR ON THE REAR SEAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE LOCATION OF THE SEAT BELT ANCHOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MUZI FORD (557 HIGHLAND AVE, NEEDHAM, MA) WHERE THE TECHNICIAN ORDERED A SEAT BELT EXTENDER; HOWEVER, THE EXTENDER DID NOT WORK. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT NEWER MODEL FORD EXPLORERS WERE NOT MADE FOR SEAT BELT EXTENDERS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 250.

Corrective Action:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT WAS DIFFICULT TO LATCH THE SEAT BELT (OVER THE SAFETY SEAT) INTO THE ANCHOR ON THE REAR SEAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE LOCATION OF THE SEAT BELT ANCHOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MUZI FORD (557 HIGHLAND AVE, NEEDHAM, MA) WHERE THE TECHNICIAN ORDERED A SEAT BELT EXTENDER; HOWEVER, THE EXTENDER DID NOT WORK. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT NEWER MODEL FORD EXPLORERS WERE NOT MADE FOR SEAT BELT EXTENDERS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 250.

Additional Notes:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT WAS DIFFICULT TO LATCH THE SEAT BELT (OVER THE SAFETY SEAT) INTO THE ANCHOR ON THE REAR SEAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE LOCATION OF THE SEAT BELT ANCHOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MUZI FORD (557 HIGHLAND AVE, NEEDHAM, MA) WHERE THE TECHNICIAN ORDERED A SEAT BELT EXTENDER; HOWEVER, THE EXTENDER DID NOT WORK. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT NEWER MODEL FORD EXPLORERS WERE NOT MADE FOR SEAT BELT EXTENDERS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 250.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11063612
Notice Date: Jan 18, 2018
Recall Date: Jan 18, 2018
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11063080 Other
Jan 16, 2018
Defect Description:

WHEELS

Potential Consequences:

HANKOOK VENTUS S1 NOBLE2 TIRES HAVE LARGE CHUNKS COMING OFF THE TREAD AT 9,300 MILES (REPORTED TO DEALER); CONDITION GOT WORSE AT 12,000MILES (REPORTED TO DEALERSHIP AGAIN); CONDITION CONTINUES TO GET WORSE AT 14,000 MILES (CAR LEFT AT DEALERSHIP FOR TIRES TO BE SENT TO HANKOOK)

Corrective Action:

HANKOOK VENTUS S1 NOBLE2 TIRES HAVE LARGE CHUNKS COMING OFF THE TREAD AT 9,300 MILES (REPORTED TO DEALER); CONDITION GOT WORSE AT 12,000MILES (REPORTED TO DEALERSHIP AGAIN); CONDITION CONTINUES TO GET WORSE AT 14,000 MILES (CAR LEFT AT DEALERSHIP FOR TIRES TO BE SENT TO HANKOOK)

Additional Notes:

HANKOOK VENTUS S1 NOBLE2 TIRES HAVE LARGE CHUNKS COMING OFF THE TREAD AT 9,300 MILES (REPORTED TO DEALER); CONDITION GOT WORSE AT 12,000MILES (REPORTED TO DEALERSHIP AGAIN); CONDITION CONTINUES TO GET WORSE AT 14,000 MILES (CAR LEFT AT DEALERSHIP FOR TIRES TO BE SENT TO HANKOOK)

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11063080
Notice Date: Jan 16, 2018
Recall Date: Jan 16, 2018
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11062345 Other
Jan 12, 2018
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

THERE'S EXHAUST FUME IN THE CABIN MY WIFE HAS SUFFERED SEVERE HEADACHE AFTER 60 MINS OF DRIVING INCLUDED MY 20MONTHS OLD BABY. MY CAR HAS ALREADY BEEN REPAIRED ONCE AND IS IN THE SHOP AGAIN BECAUSE I LEFT A CO2 SENORS IN BACK SEAT AND HAS GONE OFF MULTIPLE TIMES. FORD IS NOT BEING VERY HELPFUL BECAUSE I DON'T WANT THE CAR ANYMORE. IT IS A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN AND I DON'T WANT MY WIFE AND TODDLER IN THE VEHICLE AT ALL.

Corrective Action:

THERE'S EXHAUST FUME IN THE CABIN MY WIFE HAS SUFFERED SEVERE HEADACHE AFTER 60 MINS OF DRIVING INCLUDED MY 20MONTHS OLD BABY. MY CAR HAS ALREADY BEEN REPAIRED ONCE AND IS IN THE SHOP AGAIN BECAUSE I LEFT A CO2 SENORS IN BACK SEAT AND HAS GONE OFF MULTIPLE TIMES. FORD IS NOT BEING VERY HELPFUL BECAUSE I DON'T WANT THE CAR ANYMORE. IT IS A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN AND I DON'T WANT MY WIFE AND TODDLER IN THE VEHICLE AT ALL.

Additional Notes:

THERE'S EXHAUST FUME IN THE CABIN MY WIFE HAS SUFFERED SEVERE HEADACHE AFTER 60 MINS OF DRIVING INCLUDED MY 20MONTHS OLD BABY. MY CAR HAS ALREADY BEEN REPAIRED ONCE AND IS IN THE SHOP AGAIN BECAUSE I LEFT A CO2 SENORS IN BACK SEAT AND HAS GONE OFF MULTIPLE TIMES. FORD IS NOT BEING VERY HELPFUL BECAUSE I DON'T WANT THE CAR ANYMORE. IT IS A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN AND I DON'T WANT MY WIFE AND TODDLER IN THE VEHICLE AT ALL.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11062345
Notice Date: Jan 12, 2018
Recall Date: Jan 12, 2018
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11062345 Other
Jan 12, 2018
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

THERE'S EXHAUST FUME IN THE CABIN MY WIFE HAS SUFFERED SEVERE HEADACHE AFTER 60 MINS OF DRIVING INCLUDED MY 20MONTHS OLD BABY. MY CAR HAS ALREADY BEEN REPAIRED ONCE AND IS IN THE SHOP AGAIN BECAUSE I LEFT A CO2 SENORS IN BACK SEAT AND HAS GONE OFF MULTIPLE TIMES. FORD IS NOT BEING VERY HELPFUL BECAUSE I DON'T WANT THE CAR ANYMORE. IT IS A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN AND I DON'T WANT MY WIFE AND TODDLER IN THE VEHICLE AT ALL.

Corrective Action:

THERE'S EXHAUST FUME IN THE CABIN MY WIFE HAS SUFFERED SEVERE HEADACHE AFTER 60 MINS OF DRIVING INCLUDED MY 20MONTHS OLD BABY. MY CAR HAS ALREADY BEEN REPAIRED ONCE AND IS IN THE SHOP AGAIN BECAUSE I LEFT A CO2 SENORS IN BACK SEAT AND HAS GONE OFF MULTIPLE TIMES. FORD IS NOT BEING VERY HELPFUL BECAUSE I DON'T WANT THE CAR ANYMORE. IT IS A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN AND I DON'T WANT MY WIFE AND TODDLER IN THE VEHICLE AT ALL.

Additional Notes:

THERE'S EXHAUST FUME IN THE CABIN MY WIFE HAS SUFFERED SEVERE HEADACHE AFTER 60 MINS OF DRIVING INCLUDED MY 20MONTHS OLD BABY. MY CAR HAS ALREADY BEEN REPAIRED ONCE AND IS IN THE SHOP AGAIN BECAUSE I LEFT A CO2 SENORS IN BACK SEAT AND HAS GONE OFF MULTIPLE TIMES. FORD IS NOT BEING VERY HELPFUL BECAUSE I DON'T WANT THE CAR ANYMORE. IT IS A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN AND I DON'T WANT MY WIFE AND TODDLER IN THE VEHICLE AT ALL.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11062345
Notice Date: Jan 12, 2018
Recall Date: Jan 12, 2018

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