2.6

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
57,835 miles

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problem #140

Jan 192024

Explorer

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

- Franklin, VA, USA

problem #139

Apr 032025

Explorer

  • miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the A-pillar trim 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 unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted. The dealer confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- White Hall, AR, USA

problem #138

Feb 152025

Explorer

  • miles
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 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. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Spring, TX, USA

problem #137

Jun 212024

Explorer

  • 40,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle made an abnormal beeping sound, the cabin lights illuminated unintendedly, and the message "Tailgate Ajar" was displayed. The contact decelerated and pulled over to the side of the road. The contact resumed driving; however, the failure persisted. The contact then became aware that the front driver's side door exterior keypad trim had detached and had fractured into two pieces, causing damage to the keypad wiring system. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that the keypad needed to be replaced. The contact purchased the part from the manufacturer's website, and the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the part was installed; however, the failure recurred while driving. The dealer was contacted and provided an estimate for the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

- Mahwah, NJ, USA

problem #136

Nov 202023

Explorer

  • miles
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 while driving 60 MPH, the passenger's side A-pillar trim detached from the vehicle. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, while driving 20 MPH, the driver's side A-pillar trim detached from the vehicle. The local dealer was contracted. 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 unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Canutillo, TX, USA

problem #135

Nov 162023

Explorer

  • 50,000 miles
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 while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver-??s side A-pillar trim detached. The local dealer was contacted, and the vehicle was repaired at the owner-??s expense. The contact stated that shortly after the repair, the passenger-??s side A-pillar trim detached. 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 50,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Goliad, TX, USA

problem #134

Jan 192024

Explorer

  • 0 miles
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 not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Denver, CO, USA

problem #133

Feb 012024

Explorer

  • 90,000 miles
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 moisture was leaking inside the vehicle from the front passenger-??s side A-pillar trim. The contact's boyfriend attempted to tape the A-pillar trim where the moisture was entering the vehicle; however, moisture continued entering the vehicle. Recently, the contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the driver's side A-pillar trim detached from the vehicle into the grass. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and placed the contact on a waiting list. The dealer stated that only a limited amount of parts were being received from the manufacturer. 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 90,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Newberry, SC, USA

problem #132

Feb 162025

Explorer

  • 69,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, there was an abnormal tapping sound coming from the roof of the vehicle. After a visual inspection, the contact observed that the front portion of the roof rack had detached. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the roof rack retention pins. The vehicle was repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V316000 (Structure); the VIN was included, but the vehicle was already repaired under the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 69,000.

- Essington, PA, USA

problem #131

Dec 132024

Explorer

  • 90,000 miles
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 the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the passenger's side A-pillar trim had detached. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Salem, VA, USA

problem #130

Mar 172025

Explorer

  • miles
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 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.

- Cookeville, AK, USA

problem #129

Mar 132024

Explorer

  • 86,000 miles
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 the passenger's side and driver's side windshield exterior A-pillar trims had detached and were vibrating significantly while driving, causing the contact to be distracted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was inspected, but the dealer informed the contact that the recall parts were on backorder. 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 approximately 86,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Asheboro, NC, USA

problem #128

Jan 192024

Explorer

  • 43,000 miles
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 contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 MPH, there was a loud thud striking the roof of the vehicle. When the contact returned to the residence, the contact noticed that the thud was coming from the trim on the passenger-??s side of the windshield that detached, and the metal frame was exposed. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 43,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Saint Cloud, MN, USA

problem #127

Feb 242025

Explorer

  • miles
I am the owner of a 2017 Ford Explorer that has a safety recall notice I received exactly ONE YEAR AGO TODAY! With this said, my A-pillar applique trim clip attachment was not properly engaged due to improper assembly! IF, this is the case, my A-pillar trim lasted for 6 years before it became detached and flew off and almost hit a vehicle behind me! They flashed their lights and pulled me over and told me that they were almost hit by something that flew off my vehicle! SO, why can't the same A-pillar trim be replaced and why can't I be reimbursed"?" After many, many, many, many contacts with the dealership, and again and again and again they told me that the part is STILL NOT AVAILABLE! The original contact/notice from FORD was in February 2024 and month to month after that up until now and the part is STILL NOT.AVAILABLE!, 'I paid a lot of money for this vehicle and up until ?now have had no complaints. But now I have thought about trading it in ?but without my recall being replaced I have no choice but to wait. After my last contact with the dealership, I was told I can pay for the replacement, but FORD WILL NOT REIMBURSE ME! THERE IS NO EXCUSE FOR THIS AND I WAS TOLD AND MISINFORMED ABOUT THE PARTS BEING AVAILABLE TOWARD THE LATTER HALF OF 2024. I AM HAVING DIFFICULTY GETTING MY VEHICLE REPAIRED IN A REASONABLE TIME (OVERY A YEAR) AND WITHOUT A CHARGE AND EXPECT THIS ADMINISTRATION TO DO SOMETHING IMMIDEATLY AND MAKE NOTE THAT I AM A VERY UNHAPPY FORD CUSTOMER DUE TO THE MISHANDLING OF THIS CLAIM!

- Village Mills, TX, USA

problem #126

Oct 102024

Explorer

  • miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the windshield trim was removed. The contact was informed that parts to perform the recall repair would be available within two weeks. 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 failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #125

Jan 292024

Explorer

  • 200,000 miles
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 while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver-??s and passenger-??s side A-pillar trims detached from the vehicle. The local dealer was contacted; however, 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 issue. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Brigham City, UT, USA

problem #124

Jan 012025

Explorer

  • 125,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the A-pillar trim on the driver's and passenger-??s side of the windshield was loose at the top. Additionally, the contact stated that the TPMS warning light was illuminated. 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 failure mileage was 125,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Fayetteville, NC, USA

problem #123

Mar 102025

Explorer

  • miles
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 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.

- Wilmington, OH, USA

problem #122

Mar 072025

Explorer

  • miles
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 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 issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Casar, NC, USA

problem #121

Mar 052025

Explorer

  • 180,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the A-pillar trim 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 local dealer was contacted, and the dealer stated that parts were not yet available. 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 approximate failure mileage was 180,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Alpena, AR, USA

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