10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
55,917 miles

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problem #301

May 232025

Explorer

  • miles
The contact owns a 2016 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 contact stated that while driving approximately 75 MPH, the driver's side door B-pillar trim detached from the vehicle. The dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available.

- Statesboro, GA, USA

problem #300

Aug 152025

Explorer

  • miles
The contact owns a 2016 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 contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the passenger's side door B-pillar trim separated and flew off the vehicle. The local dealer was not 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 issue. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Highland Falls, NY, USA

problem #299

Aug 152024

Explorer

  • miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V347000 (Structure). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a popping sound coming from the passenger-??s side door. The vehicle was stopped, and the contact observed that the passenger-??s door trim was missing. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that on another occasion, while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware that the driver-??s side B-pillar trim had detached and was missing. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed, and it was determined that the B-pillar trims needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Greensboro, NC, USA

problem #298

Nov 032025

Explorer

  • 167,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V031000 (Structure) and 25V347000 (Structure). The contact stated that while driving approximately 60-65 MPH on a four-lane highway, there was an abnormal cracking sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the A-pillar trim had detached from the vehicle. The driver was able to pull over safely. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 167,000.

- Concord, NC, USA

problem #297

Nov 022025

Explorer

  • 176,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the A-pillar trim on the driver-??s side windshield began to detach. 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 local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact was placed on a waiting list for the recall repair once parts became available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact expressed concerns that the passenger-??s side A-pillar trim had started loosening, which might cause a safety hazard. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 176,000.

- St Augustine Beach, FL, USA

problem #296

Oct 022023

Explorer

  • miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (STRUCTURE); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had experienced the failure with both the front driver-??s and passenger-??s side trims while driving. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Blanco, TX, USA

problem #295

Oct 032025

Explorer

  • miles
See attached document for complaint.

- Novi, MI, USA

problem #294

Feb 242025

Explorer

  • 83,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 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 at 60 MPH, the passenger's side A-pillar trim detached from the vehicle. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's side A-pillar trim detached from the vehicle. 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 failures. The failure mileage was approximately 83,000.

- Newdale, ID, USA

problem #293

Oct 222025

Explorer

  • miles
The contact owns a 2016 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 and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Staunton, VA, USA

problem #292

Sep 152023

Explorer

  • miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V031000 (STRUCTURE) and 25V347000 (STRUCTURE). However, the parts to do the recall repairs were 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.

- Shelby Township, MI, USA

problem #291

Jun 112025

Explorer

  • miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V3470000 (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.

- Garrison, TX, USA

problem #290

Jun 192025

Explorer

  • 119,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the repair failed to prevent the failure shortly after the vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal sound coming from the front driver's side A-Pillar trim and the front windshield. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 119,000.

- El Paso, TX, USA

problem #289

Feb 162025

Explorer

  • 45,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure). The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle was inspected, and the contact was informed that the passenger's side exterior A-pillar trim was fractured and was removed by the dealer. The contact was then informed 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 failure mileage was 45,000.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

problem #288

Jun 162025

Explorer

  • 65 miles
The contact's husband owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The owner received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure). The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, there was an abnormal pounding and whistling sound coming from the windshield. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and inspected by the contact and her husband, and it was observed that the driver's side exterior A-pillar trim had partially detached. The contact stated that the trim was pushed back into place. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the contact was informed that parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Rincon, GA, USA

problem #287

Jun 152024

Explorer

  • miles
The contact-??s husband owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The owner received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V347000 (Structure). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, her and her husband observed that the driver-??s door trim had partially detached. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road, and tape was used to secure the driver-??s door trim piece. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.

- Edenton, NC, USA

problem #286

Oct 072025

Explorer

  • miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 21V316000 (STRUCTURE), 24V031000 (STRUCTURE), and 25V347000 (STRUCTURE). However, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware that rainwater was leaking inside the vehicle and standing water had accumulated on the carpet. The water was leaking from the front door, the roof near the dome light, and the glove compartment. The contact was unsure of where the water was entering the vehicle. The contact stated that there was a musty odor inside the vehicle. Most recently, while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal burnt odor inside the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was constantly illuminated since the vehicle was purchased. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Hayward, CA, USA

problem #285

Jul 072025

Explorer

  • 115,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the passenger-??s side A-pillar trim blew off the vehicle. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); over a year ago and the parts were not available to repair the recall. The contact also received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V347000 (Structure); and parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

- Needles, CA, USA

problem #284

Jul 102024

Explorer

  • 50,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the vehicle was involved in a crash in 2024 that damaged the A-pillars. The contact stated that the A-pillar trims were replaced with an aftermarket part by the Auto Body shop that repaired the vehicle. The contact called the dealer and was informed that the A-pillar trim parts were not yet available. The contact checked online and determined that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure). The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

problem #283

Mar 072025

Explorer

  • 114,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 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 were loose. The local dealer was contacted several times. 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, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 114,000.

- Castle Pines, CO, USA

problem #282

Apr 012024

Explorer

  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving in traffic, a trim piece detached from the vehicle. The TPMS and check engine warning light were illuminated. The dealer sent a tech to the contact-??s place of employment, but the tech was unable to complete the recall repair due to the bolt not being available. The contact had received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V031000 (Structure) and 25V347000 (Structure). The contact stated that the turbocharger had been replaced on three occasions. Upon investigation, the contact had linked the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V925000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact called the local dealer, who confirmed the parts for the recall repairs were not yet available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and a complaint was filed, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Chicago, IL, USA

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