2.6

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
57,401 miles

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problem #224

Jun 162025

Explorer

  • miles
See attached document for complaint.

- Graham, TX, USA

problem #223

Jun 302025

Explorer

  • miles
The contact owns a 2017 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 various speeds, the passenger's side B-pillar trim detached from the vehicle. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact repaired the B-pillar himself. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, the driver's side B-pillar trim detached from the vehicle. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired after the most recent failure. The contact stated that the trim on the front passenger side A-pillar was loose. 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.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #222

Jul 122025

Explorer

  • 80,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 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 driver's side door exterior B-pillar trim had separated from the vehicle, causing the key entry pad to detach and to hang on by the wiring. The contact stated that the failure caused the hatch to fail to open. The local dealer was contacted and provided an estimated for the repair; however, 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 approximately 80,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Sandusky, OH, USA

problem #221

Jul 142025

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 contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not 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.

- Loxahatchee, FL, USA

problem #220

Mar 242025

Explorer

  • 125,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 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 stated that the passenger-??s side B-pillar trim was loosened, and tape was used to hold the piece in place. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Brookeville, MD, USA

problem #219

Feb 012024

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 made aware of the issue 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. Recently, the contact heard air entering through the A-pillar while driving at highway speeds. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Arleta, CA, USA

problem #218

Jul 112025

Explorer

  • miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V347000(Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. An unknown 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 issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Fountain Valley, CA, USA

problem #217

Feb 152024

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

- Onancock, VA, USA

problem #216

Jun 152025

Explorer

  • miles
The contact owns a 2017 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.

- Becker, MN, USA

problem #215

Jan 192023

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

- Mcallen, TX, USA

problem #214

Jan 192024

Explorer

  • 70,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 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 while driving approximately 65 MPH, the driver-??s and passenger-??s side windshield trims detached from the vehicle. Additionally, the luggage rack trim detached from the vehicle. The seal on the front driver's and passenger's side doors were detaching from the vehicle. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and opened a case. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Mt Airy, MD, USA

problem #213

Jun 072024

Explorer

  • miles
The contact owns a 2017 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 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.

- Winter Garden, FL, USA

problem #212

Aug 152024

Explorer

  • 90,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure). The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the passenger-??s side exterior A-pillar trim detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, and it was determined that the exterior A-pillar trim needed to be replaced; however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The manufacturer was 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 90,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Kirksville, MO, USA

problem #211

Nov 032023

Explorer

  • miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at highway speeds, the passenger side A-pillar flew off the vehicle. The contact then received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure) and later 25V347000 (Structure); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue 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 failure was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Fort Branch, IN, USA

problem #210

Jul 032025

Explorer

  • miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure) and 21V316000 (Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the front driver-??s side and passenger-??s side A-pillar trims loosened and were shuddering. Two local dealers were 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 issue. The failure mileage was not available. VIN tool confirms parts not available for NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure). Parts distribution disconnect for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V316000 (Structure).

- Marquez, TX, USA

problem #209

Jun 122025

Explorer

  • miles
See attached document for complaint.

- Petoskey, MI, USA

problem #208

Feb 152025

Explorer

  • 60,000 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 while driving 65-70 MPH on two occasions, the passenger's side windshield exterior A-pillar trim separated from the vehicle. The local dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the trim was replaced twice, and the repair was covered by the insurance company. The vehicle was 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 60,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Albuquerque, NM, USA

problem #207

Jun 302025

Explorer

  • 18,800 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the A-pillar trim on the passenger-??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 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 repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 18,800. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Powder Springs, GA, USA

problem #206

Apr 232025

Explorer

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. 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 contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the passenger-??s side B-pillar trim detached. 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 100,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Saint Louis, MO, USA

problem #205

Apr 142025

Explorer

  • miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. 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 contact stated that while washing the vehicle, the front driver-??s side A-pillar trim detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that on another occasion, while driving 35 MPH, the interior trim located by the rear doors to the rear glass detached from the vehicle. 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.

- El Monte, CA, USA

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