10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
59,645 miles

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problem #83

Feb 242025

Explorer

  • 83,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 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 during rainy weather, water was leaking into the interior of the vehicle from the top front of the driver-??s and passenger-??s side windshield. 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 failure. The failure mileage was approximately 83,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #82

Feb 202025

Explorer

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 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 dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

problem #81

Feb 202024

Explorer

  • 60,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the exterior windshield trim clips on the driver's and passenger's sides were fractured. The contact stated that the windshield trim clips on the driver's and passenger's sides were extremely loose and were rattling while driving. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The contact stated that a technician from the dealer went to the residence on 08/2024 and inspected the vehicle and confirmed the failure was linked to the recall; however, the contact was informed that parts were not yet available. 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. The failure mileage was 60,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Menifee, CA, USA

problem #80

Feb 122025

Explorer

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 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 dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Springfield, MA, USA

problem #79

Feb 122023

Explorer

  • 44,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's side front windshield trim detached. In addition, the contact stated that the passenger's side front windshield trim had fractured later. The contact stated that moisture was entering into the interior of the vehicle. The contact was concerned that moisture would eventually cause damage to the electrical system. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the contact was informed that parts were not available to repair the vehicle. 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 failure. The failure mileage was 44,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Louisville, KY, USA

problem #78

Jan 092020

Explorer

  • 130,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 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 stated that while driving at approximately 75 MPH, the contact observed that the driver's side A-pillar trim was blown off the vehicle due to the force of the slipstream of the vehicle. The contact called a local dealer and was advised that parts were not available. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Temple, TX, USA

problem #77

Feb 152024

Explorer

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 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 confirms parts not available.

- Providence Forge, VA, USA

problem #76

Jan 192024

Explorer

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 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 dealer and Bird Kultgen Ford (1701 W Loop 340, Waco, TX 76712) were made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Hewitt, TX, USA

problem #75

Feb 072025

Explorer

  • 150,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the A-pillar trims on both sides of the windshield started to detach. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted 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 not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Lacombe, LA, USA

problem #74

Feb 152024

Explorer

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 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 confirms parts not available.

- Bremerton, WA, USA

problem #73

Feb 032025

Explorer

  • 150,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the A-pillar trim on both windshields started to detach. 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, and the dealer stated 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 failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Eufaula, AL, USA

problem #72

Oct 152023

Explorer

  • 115,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure). The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the driver-??s side A-pillar trim detached and flew off into traffic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,000.

- Grand Forks, ND, USA

problem #71

Jan 242025

Explorer

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 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.

- Burbank, CA, USA

problem #70

Jan 162025

Explorer

  • 73,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 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 60 MPH, the driver's side windshield exterior A-Pillar trim separated and flew off. The local dealer, Spikes Ford (956-585-1601) and Hacienda Ford (956-287-3836) were contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or 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 73,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Mcallen, TX, USA

problem #69

Sep 172024

Explorer

  • 146,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 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 fractured and had partially separated from the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that cold air was entering the vehicle through the windshield, causing the interior of the windshield to become frozen. 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 not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 146,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Brownsburg, IN, USA

problem #68

Feb 152024

Explorer

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (STRUCTURE) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer 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. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Albuquerque, NM, USA

problem #67

May 062024

Explorer

  • 151,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the A-pillar trims partially detached. 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 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 failure mileage was approximately 151,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #66

Jan 072025

Explorer

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 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 approximately 50 MPH, the passenger's side windshield exterior A-Pillar trim separated from the vehicle and flew off. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or 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 unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Vineland, NJ, USA

problem #65

Aug 012023

Explorer

  • 160,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 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 not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the A-pillar trim was loose. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Centerville, TN, USA

problem #64

Jan 062025

Explorer

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 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.

- Dickinson, TX, USA

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