10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
55,200 miles

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problem #232

Jul 082025

Explorer

  • 55,000 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 while driving at 65 MPH, the exterior A-pillar trim detached from the driver-??s side of the windshield and started flapping. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the vehicle was not fully diagnosed but the mechanic informed the contact that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Bedford, TX, USA

problem #231

Jul 082025

Explorer

  • 130,000 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 started 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 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 130,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Purcellville, VA, USA

problem #230

Jun 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 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.

- Mapleton, UT, USA

problem #229

Feb 152024

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 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.

- Mapleton, UT, USA

problem #228

May 192025

Explorer

  • 97,000 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 65 MPH, the driver's side A-pillar trim detached from the vehicle. 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 approximately 97,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Indio, CA, USA

problem #227

May 232025

Explorer

  • 142,000 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 water was entering the cabin of the vehicle through the A-pillar and B-pillar trims, sunroof, and doors. The contact stated that the water had started to affect various electrical systems. The contact stated that the A/C unit failed to cool as prior to the failure. Additionally, the turn signals failed to self-deactivate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case. The failure mileage was 142,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #226

Jun 302025

Explorer

  • 148,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the A-pillar trim on the sides windshield started to detach. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V031000 (Structure) and 25V347000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the A-pillar trim retention clips had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired, and the dealer 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 148,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Mobile, AL, USA

problem #225

May 122025

Explorer

  • miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V031000 (Structure) and 24V031000 (Structure); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the driver's side A-pillar trim detached from the vehicle. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that on another occasion, while driving 60 MPH, the passenger-??s side A-pillar trim became loosened. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired after the most recent failure. 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 unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Sandpoint, ID, USA

problem #224

Jun 212025

Explorer

  • 194,800 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 approximately 65 MPH, the passenger's side doors B-pillar trims separated and flew off into traffic, almost causing a crash. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. 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 approximately 194,800. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Richmond, VA, USA

problem #223

Jan 252024

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 not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's side A-pillar trim detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, while diving at an undisclosed speed, the front passenger-??s side A-pillar trim detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Most recently, the contact stated that the B-pillar trim detached from the driver's side and passenger's side. In addition, the trim around the front windshield also detached. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired for the most recent failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Deming, NM, USA

problem #222

Jun 242025

Explorer

  • 189,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 72 MPH, the A-pillar trim 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 contacted and confirmed that parts were 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 not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 189,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Dobson, NC, USA

problem #221

Jun 012024

Explorer

  • 50,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the exterior A-pillar trim had detached from the front windshield and the metal studs were showing. The contact stated that the seat belt light warning light was illuminated. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V031000 (Structure) and 25V347000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Lawrenceville, GA, USA

problem #220

Jun 202025

Explorer

  • 10,000 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 while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front passenger-??s side A-pillar trim detached, and water leaked into the cabin of the vehicle during inclement weather. 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 made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Herndon, VA, USA

problem #219

Jun 232024

Explorer

  • 80,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front driver's side door B-Pillar trim detached and flew off the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated that the driver's side front windshield A-Pillar trim detached and flew off the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that parts were not yet available to repair the vehicle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure) and 25V347000 (Structure); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- West Palm Beach, FL, USA

problem #218

Aug 122024

Explorer

  • miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the contact observed wind coming from the driver-??s side door. The contact then received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V347000 (Structure); after the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Machesney Park, IL, USA

problem #217

May 152025

Explorer

  • miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the B-pillar trim detached from the vehicle. The contact became aware of the failure in the driver-??s side mirror. 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 failure mileage was unavailable. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #216

Jan 192024

Explorer

  • 120,000 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 unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the A-pillar trim started detaching, causing the rubber to detach. The contact temporarily repaired the vehicle using glue. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that there were no parts yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #215

Jun 182025

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. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Talkeetna, AK, USA

problem #214

Jan 172025

Explorer

  • 120,000 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 60 MPH, the driver's side A-pillar trim detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, while driving 60 MPH, the driver's side B-pillar trim detached from the vehicle. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired after the most recent failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- New Albany, IN, USA

problem #213

Jun 182024

Explorer

  • 93,693 miles
The contact's husband 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 while driving 75 MPH, the driver's side windshield exterior A-pillar trim was flapping and separated from the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that the driver's side door exterior B-pillar trim, where the security keypad was located was detaching. The local dealer inspected the vehicle at the contact's residence. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 93,693. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Mesa, AZ, USA

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